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John Pope Civil War-era carte de visite photograph depicting the Union general standing in military uniform. Published by E. Anthony of New York from a photographic negative in Brady’s National Portrait Gallery, the image presents Pope in a formal studio portrait during the American Civil War. The reverse bears the publisher’s imprint, while an old pencil identification appears at the top.

Near fine condition.

John Pope (1822-1892) was a career United States Army officer who rose to prominence during the Civil War through a series of successful operations in the Western Theater. A graduate of West Point, Pope commanded Union forces during the capture of Island No. 10 on the Mississippi River, one of the North’s important early victories. In 1862 he was appointed commander of the Army of Virginia but suffered defeat against General Robert E. Lee at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Despite this setback, Pope continued to serve the Union throughout the war and later held important military commands on the western frontier. His postwar career included overseeing Reconstruction duties and commanding several military departments during a period of rapid American expansion.

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Reference sku: 11669 1416279-1