Commanded the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., in December 1862

United States Congressman and Senator from Rhode Island

Governor of Rhode Island

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(1824-1881) Graduated in the West Point class of 1847, and he fought in the Mexican War. Serving on the western frontier, he was wounded in a skirmish with Apache Indians in 1849. He resigned his commission in 1853, invented a breech loading rifle, was appointed a Major General of the Rhode Island State Militia and was elected to Congress as a Democrat. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he organized the 1st Rhode Island Infantry, becoming their Colonel. He was in command of a brigade at 1st Bull Run. Having become a Lincoln favorite, he was given command of the expedition against the coast of North Carolina, he fought at Antietam, and in December of 1862, he commanded the Army of the Potomac during their bitter defeat at Fredericksburg, Va. Burnside also saw action at Knoxville, the Overland Campaign, and Petersburg, Va. In his post war career he was elected Governor of Rhode Island three times, and later served as a United States Senator.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Standing view wearing a double breasted frock coat with epaulets and the rank of brigadier general. His rectangular eagle belt plate and sash are clearly visible as his left hand wearing a gauntlet is holding his sword. He strikes a Napoleonic pose. Back mark: Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. There is an oval sticker affixed to the reverse of McAllister & Brother, 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. McAllister was the agent who sold this very fine image of "Old Sideburns."