Original! Rare! CIVIL War Union General Grant (last Photo) Cabinet Photo 1885
CIVIL WAR UNION GENERAL GRANT (LAST PHOTO) - CABINET PHOTO 1885. CIVIL WAR UNION GENERAL GRANT (LAST PHOTO TAKEN 4 DAYS BEFORE HIS DEATH). April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885. Was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. In 1865, as commanding general, Grant led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War. PERIOD HAND ETCHED PATENT DATE ON THE LOWER FRONT RIGHT NEGATIVE. PERIOD PROMOTIONAL TAG LINE ON THE FRONT RIGHT MOUNT.
Compliments of The Albany Journal. " Compliments of the Albany Journal " is a phrase historically found on early promotional items from the The Albany Evening Journal from 1876 to 1887. The Albany Evening Journal, a highly influential New York newspaper founded in 1830 by Thurlow Weed.
It was a leading voice for the Whig and Republican parties throughout the 19th century and often published popular annual supplements and yearbooks. CAPTIONED ON THE LOWER FRONT MOUNT. GRANT 4 DAYS BEFORE DEATH. PHOTOGRAPHER'S IMPRINT ON THE REVERSE: JOHN G. Gilman of Canajoharie, New York.Copyrighted this photograph on July 22, 1885, one day before General Grant passed away. This historic photograph is cited as the last taken of Grant alive.
The rear of the mount credits Gilman John G. Considered one of the most masterful generals in American History, if not World History, Grant led the Union Army to victory in the Civil War and accepted General Robert E.Lee's surrender of the Confederate Army at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. It was on the wings of his heroic popularity, next to only that of President Lincoln's that catapulted him to the Presidency in 1869, where he served 2 terms overseeing the reconstruction of the South and credited with the creation of the Justice Department initially to oversee the enforcement of Federal Laws in the South. Grant was one of the greatest generals in our history and is credited with winning The American Civil War. VERY SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST.
DIMENSIONS: 4 3/16" x 6 7/16". PHOTOGRAPHER'S IMPRINT ON THE REVERSE MOUNT. THIS IS NOT A COPY OR REPRODUCTION.