^#1638 ^Lot 1696 Grenville M. Dodge and Staff

Union general (1831–1916). Organized a militia company called the "Council Bluffs Guards" in 1856. On July 6, 1861, he was mustered in as colonel of the 4th Iowa Infantry. In December 1864, U.S. Grant put him in command of the Department of Missouri and in February 1865, of the Department of Kansas. In these areas he operated against bands of guerrillas and hostile Indians with success. Dignified wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. Fantastic outdoor view of a seated General Dodge at left, wearing double breasted frock coat with rank of brigadier general. There are three staff officers also seated at the table with large maps laid out. Standing behind General Dodge are nine officers of his staff, all in uniform. Backmark: Howard & Hall, Corinth, Mississippi. In fine condition.