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UNION GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS SIGNED CDV

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UNION GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS SIGNED CDV
<B>UNION GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS "THE ROCK OF CHICKAMAUGA" </B></I><B><I>CARTE DE VISITE </B></I></B></I><B>SIGNED.</B></I><B><I> </B></I></B></I> “<I>Geo. H. Thomas Maj. Genl USA</B></I>”, 2.25” x 4”, published by E. & H.T. Anthony, New York from a photographic negative in Brady’s National Portrait Gallery. General Thomas has signed the CDV under his portrait with the ink flowing from darker to lighter by the end of the signature. Thomas served with distinction throughout the war earning his self several nicknames including “The Rock of Chickamauga,” “The Sledge of Nashville,” and “Slow Trot Thomas,” the later name acquired as a consequence of his slow, deliberate nature of command. <BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Slightly toned around the edges, else fine.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)