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Authentic Signatures of Famous Soldiers and Leaders in History
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Excellent Autograph with Rank & CDV Image of Union General Irvin McDowell
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This is a great looking original autograph of Union General Irvin McDowell (1818-1885). The face of the card is an outdoor seated view image of the General in his General uniform. McDowell was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 15th 1818. He graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1838. He taught tactics at West point from 1841 until 1845. He served bravely during the Mexican War. On May 14th 1861 he was appointed tot he rank of Brigadier General. In march of 1862 he was advanced to the rank of Major General. He continued to serve after the Civil War. He was placed in charge of the Division of the Pacific in San Francisco until he retired in 1882. He is buried at the Presidio in San Francisco after his death on May 4th 1885. The autograph is beautifully framed and matted in a wooden frame that measures 12-1/4th inches by 12-1/4th inches in overall size. It also has a printed biography of his service as well as an original engraving style CDV image of the General in his uniform. The paper that the autograph is on measures 4-1/2 inches by 1-1/2 inches in the matting. Below the signature, he notes his rank of "Major General." It is ready to hang on the wall of your relic room. Item #: B6264 Shipping Weight:
0.4 lb
Your Price:$395.00 USD
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