^#1605 ^Lot 1663 John C. Caldwell and Staff

Union general (1833–1912). General Caldwell was one of eight general officers assigned as an honor guard to the body of President Abraham Lincoln during the funeral procession from Washington to Springfield.
Rare wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite photo. Outdoor view of General Caldwell seated at the center of the view posing in front of his tent with one leg raised, holding onto his knee, clad in a kepi and fatigue coat with brigadier general's shoulder strap. He is flanked by members of his staff, one seated on each side of him, two standing behind. The officer standing at left, posing with his arms folded across his chest, is future general and Medal of Honor recipient Nelson A. Miles, at the time a 1st lieutenant on Caldwell's staff. Backmark: Brady's Album Gallery, No. 441. General Caldwell and Staff, At Fair Oaks, June 1862. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.