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Animated time-lapse portrait of Union Army general Edwin Sumner during the American Civil War, c. 1861-1865. Attributed to Mathew Brady.

Source: National Archives and Records Administration.

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Portrait of Union general Cadwallader C. Washburn (sitting at far right) and his staff during the American Civil War, c. 1860′s.

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Rare Civil War Photographs Revealed- Winfield Scott Hancock-

Known to his Army colleagues as "Hancock the Superb", he was noted in particular for his personal leadership at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. One military historian wrote, "No other Union general at Gettysburg dominated men by the sheer force of their presence more completely than Hancock." As another wrote, "his tactical skill had won him the quick admiration of adversaries who had come to know him as the 'Thunderbolt of the Army of the Potomac." His military service continued after the Civil War, as Hancock participated in the military Reconstruction of the South and the Army's presence at the Western frontier. 

Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as ‘Hancock’s War.’ Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Hancock in uniform, by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Winfd. S. Hancock, Major Gen. USA.” In very good condition, with a couple light creases to the corners, light scattered soiling, and a trimmed top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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The Complete Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant buy now $11.68 The complete personal memoirs of the 18th President of the United States and chief Union General during the American Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant.

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Union General Jefferson C. Davis seated (left)- Famous For Killing General William “Bull” Nelson With A Single Shot Through The Heart

Nelson cursed and chastised Jefferson Davis for the performance of his troops in the presence of many of his officers and men, dismissing him. William Nelson got his nickname, "Bull," in no small part to his stature. Nelson was 300 pounds and six foot two inches, described as being "in the prime of life, in perfect health." Jefferson Davis was quite small in comparison, measuring five foot nine, and 125 pounds.

Two days after Davis received his initial orders from Nelson, he was summoned to where Nelson had made his headquarters. Nelson inquired how the recruitment was going and how many men had been mustered. Davis replied that he did not know. As Nelson asked his questions, only receiving short answers that Davis was unaware of any specifics, Nelson became enraged and expelled Davis from Louisville. 

Jefferson Davis, accompanied by the Governor of Indiana, Morton, confronted Nelson several days later in the lobby of the Galt Hotel in Louisville. Heated words were exchanged and “Bull Nelson” slapped the smaller Davis, twice, Davis retrieved a revolver and killed Nelson, with a single bullet to the heart. Jefferson Columbus Davis was immediately arrested and held for trial in Cincinnati. After 30 days, with no pending charges and citing a lack of experienced officers in the field, Davis was released and returned to his command. 

Source: http://www.civilwarbummer.com/jefferson-davis-civil-war-criminal-or-shermans-patsy/

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_C._Davis

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Daguerreotype portrait of future Union general and Massachusetts politician Benjamin Franklin Butler posing with a dog, c. 1840′s. By Lorenzo G. Chase.

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Antique Picture of Winfield Scott, 1862 Johnson Fry and Co. Alonzo Chappel

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Animated stereoscopic portrait of Union General Thomas Francis Meagher during the Civil War. By Mathew Brady.