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DAVID DIXON PORTER Autograph Carte de Visite Photo
DAVID DIXON PORTER Autograph Carte de Visite Photo
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Signed Carte de Visite of Admiral David Porter by Brady
DAVID DIXON PORTER (1813-1891). Civil War Union Admiral.
Original Civil War Carte de Visite of famed Union Admiral David Porter, Signed, “David D. Porter, Vice Adml.” from the Mathew Brady negative having his imprint on verso, 2.5” x 4”, Choice Very Fine. A wonderful portrait featuring the admiral in full Navy dress uniform, photographed in profile. Signed at the lower margin in rich brown ink. Slight crease in right margin, overall nice condition.
DAVID DIXON PORTER (1813-1891) was a career United States Navy officer, with extensive service in the years before the Civil War, including the Mexican War. His ships served at New Orleans, Vicksburg, the Red River and Fort Fisher, as well as the Atlantic Blockading Squadron. He attained the rank of Admiral, and with his adopted brother DAVID FARRAGUT was influential in winning the war at sea.
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DAVID DIXON PORTER Autograph Carte de Visite Photo

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