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William Starke Rosecrans autographed card, featuring his handwritten signature, "W. S. Rosecrans," followed by his military rank, "Bt. Maj. Genl. U.S.A."

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

An attractive Civil War autograph grouping featuring one of the Union Army's most prominent commanders.

The autographed card measures approximately 3.75 x 2.5 inches, and the accompanying engraved portrait measures approximately 7.75 x 10.5 inches. Fine condition overall, with light age toning and handling wear. The engraved portrait exhibits scattered foxing and toning, particularly along the margins.

William Starke Rosecrans (1819–1898) was an American military officer, politician, and Union Army major general during the Civil War. He achieved notable victories at the battles of Iuka and Corinth in 1862 and commanded the Army of the Cumberland during the Battle of Stones River and the successful Tullahoma Campaign of 1863.

Rosecrans suffered a major defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863, after which he was relieved of command of the Army of the Cumberland. Following the war, he served as a U.S. Congressman from California and Minister to Mexico. He remains a significant figure in the military history of the American Civil War.

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