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Nathaniel Prentice Banks autographed sheet, dated March 10, 1866, in Washington, D.C., featuring his handwritten sentiment and signature.

Banks has penned "With sincere respects," followed by his signature, "N. P. Banks," and the designation "M.C.," indicating his position as a Member of Congress. The inscription is dated "10th March 1866, Washington D.C."

Accompanied by a handsome 19th-century engraved portrait of Banks in his Union Army general's uniform, seated with his military sword. The engraving was produced after a painting by Alonzo Chappel and published by Johnson, Fry & Co. of New York. A printed facsimile of Banks's signature appears beneath the portrait.

An attractive Civil War-era autograph dating to Banks's return to Congress following his military service during the American Civil War.

The autographed sheet measures approximately 5.25 x 8.25 inches, and the accompanying engraved portrait measures approximately 6.25 x 9.75 inches. Fine condition with light age toning, scattered spotting, and minor handling wear.

Nathaniel Prentice Banks (1816–1894) was an American politician and Union Army major general during the Civil War. A prominent Massachusetts Republican, he served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1856 to 1857 and Governor of Massachusetts from 1858 to 1861.

During the Civil War, Banks commanded Union forces in Louisiana and the Gulf Department, participating in operations along the Mississippi River and leading the controversial Red River Campaign of 1864. Although his military record was mixed, he remained an influential political general and supporter of the Union cause.

Following the war, Banks returned to Congress, where he continued his lengthy political career representing Massachusetts.

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