^#1862 ^Lot 1922 James S. Wadsworth

Union general (1807–1864). Commanded the 1st Division of General John F. Reynold's 1st Corps at Gettysburg. At the Wilderness on May 6, 1864, while leading his men in an attempt to repel an assault, he was shot off his horse, a bullet entering the back of his head and lodging in his brain. He died two days later. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Seated view in uniform with rank of brigadier general. He is cradling his sword across his lap, his sash is visible, and he is holding a gauntlet in one hand, the opposite hand is wearing the other gauntlet. Period signature in the bottom border. Backmark: E. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. In fine condition, with a mild spot of soiling to the left edge.