(1822-1885) Graduated in the West Point class of 1843. Fought in the Mexican War. Commander-in-Chief of all Union armies 1863-65. He fought at Shiloh, Vicksburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and the Appomattox campaign. Served as 18th President of the United States 1869-77.
Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Superb quality half view pose in uniform. No back mark.