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William A. Graham autographed carte de visite portrait, signing once in ink beneath the image and again on the reverse. On the verso, Graham has added his location and date, "Hillsboro' N.C. / July 18th 1866." The photographer's imprint reads, "Watson's Photographic and Fine Art Gallery, Raleigh, N.C."

Fine condition with light age toning, scattered spotting, and minor handling wear.

William Alexander Graham (1804–1875) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1840 to 1843, Governor of North Carolina from 1845 to 1849, and Secretary of the Navy under President Millard Fillmore from 1850 to 1852. A prominent Whig, he was the party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1852 and later served in the Confederate Senate during the Civil War.

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Reference sku: 11364 1419121-1