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William T. Sherman

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William T. Sherman

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Famed Union general (1820–1891) best known for his devastating campaigns in the deep South, including the ‘March to the Sea,’ that led to the capture of Atlanta and Savannah and proved to be one of the turning points of the Civil War. Stoic original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sherman, dressed in full uniform, seated in a chair, by Brady of Washington, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General.” Several notations are along the borders of the image read “No. 2.,” “Page 17,” “Born Feb. 8, 1820,” and “Make in oval,” with the photographer’s information in the lower border crossed out, apparently by Sherman. A notation on the reverse in an unknown hand reads “Return this photo as soon as drawn.” In very good condition, with edge loss to top right corner, a few spots, some mild silvering to darker areas, and some light toning and soiling to bottom border. Photo dates from around 1866, as Sherman was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general at that time. Cabinet photos, particularly from Brady, were quite popular during this period.