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Steel Engraving of Lewis Cass from the N. Y. Studio

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Steel Engraving of Lewis Cass from the N. Y. Studio
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4t – Steel Engraving of Lewis Cass from the N. Y. Studio of Matthew Brady This steel engraving can be seen in one of the volumes of, “Battles of America by Sea and Land” c1878. The engraving is not taken from that book, it’s larger. 8 15/16” x 11 7/16”. There are three similar others in this auction. It is engraved by W. J. Edwards from a daguerreotype by Matthew Brady, the more than famous Civil War photographer.
Lewis Cass, 1782 – 1866 played many important roles for the U. S. including being an American military officer and politician, including being the 22nd Secretary of State, the Governor of the Michigan Territory. Below the photo of Gen. Cass is a scene showing him at a treaty with the Indians. Condition is very good; there are easily removed notations in pencil at the bottom and on the reverse.
All measurements are approx.