[PORTRAIT of] John A. Quitman (1798-1858)
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[PORTRAIT of] John A. Quitman (1798-1858) American politician and soldier. He served as Governor of Mississippi from 1835 to 1836 as a Whig and again from 1850 to 1851 as a Democrat and one of the leading Fire-Eaters. On July 1, 1846, during the Mexican-American War, Quitman abandoned politics and enlisted in the military with the rank of Brigadier General of Volunteers. He commanded a brigade under Zachary Taylor in northern Mexico. After the Battle of Monterrey he was sent to join Winfield Scott's expedition. He led the 2nd Brigade in the Volunteer Division at the Siege of Veracruz and On April 14, 1847 he was promoted to the rank of Major General in the Regular Army, and fought at Cerro Gordo. Unsigned original antique engraved portrait, image approx. 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". VG. Fairly scarce in portraits.
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[PORTRAIT of] John A. Quitman (1798-1858)
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