ORIGINAL CDV PHOTOGRAPH UNION MAJOR GENERAL JOHN E. WOOL BY BRADY/ANTHONY

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ANTIQUE CDV PHOTOGRAPH UNION MAJOR GENERAL JOHN E. WOOL BY BRADY/ANTHONY. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class.
Up fo auction is circa 1862 CDV photograph of Union Major General John E. Wool ( 1784 - 1869 ) who was an officer in the United States Army during three consecutive U.S. wars : the War of 1812 , the Mexican - American War , and the American Civil War. In the Civil War , Wool who was 77 years old when the Civil War began in April , 1861 was the oldest general officer to execute active commend in either army during the war. Because he was considered a capable officer and was superb organizer he became the de facto Military Commander of New York City during the draft riots from July 13 - 17 . 1863.
The CDV photograph of Major General John Wool is sharp and clear with no soilingThe obverse of the mount is very clean The reverse is backmark “ Published by E. H.T. ANTHONY , 501 BROADWAY,NEW YORK , from PHOTOGRAPHIC NEGATIVE , BRADY’s National Portriat Gallery. The reverse of mount is free of soiling or foxing .
This original & authentic CDV of Major General John Wool would make a fantastic addition to the Civil War collector.
Sellers note: Please carefully examine the photos to determine the condition of the CDV.