Civil War Union General Ulysses S. Grant CDV Original Period by Brady! Look!

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Purchasing item as shown in photo's! Civil War Union General Ulysses S. (Simpson) Grant CDV Original Period by Brady A career soldier, he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the Mexican–American War . When the Civil War began in 1861, Grant trained Union volunteer regiments in Illinois. In 1862, as a general he fought a series of battles and was promoted to major general after forcing the surrender of a large Confederate army and gaining control of Kentucky and most of Tennessee . He then led Union forces to victory after initial setbacks in the Battle of Shiloh , earning a reputation as an aggressive commander. In July 1863, after a long, complex campaign, Grant defeated five uncoordinated Confederate armies (capturing one of them) and seized Vicksburg . This famous victory gave the Union full control of the Mississippi River , split off the western Confederacy, and opened the way for more Union triumphs. After another win at the Battle of Chattanooga in late 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made him lieutenant general and commander of all of the Union Armies. As commanding general of the army, Grant confronted Robert E. Lee in a series of very bloody battles in 1864 known as the Overland Campaign that ended with the bottling up of Lee at Petersburg , outside the Confederate capital of Richmond. During the siege, Grant coordinated a series of devastating campaigns launched by William Tecumseh Sherman , Philip Sheridan , and George Thomas . Finally breaking through Lee's trenches, the Union Army captured Richmond in April 1865. Lee surrendered his depleted forces to Grant at Appomattox as the Confederacy collapsed. Although pro-Confederate historians attacked Grant as a ruthless butcher who won by brute force, most historians have hailed his military genius. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of 501 Broadway, New York! from photographic negative in BRADY'S National Portrait Gallery! This is an exceptional photo CDV card! Just zoom on my photo's to review each picture for details! Any glare on some photo's are due to flash of camera! Have more original period CDV's going into the auction over the next week! Mathew Brady (1823-1896) was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century, creating a visual documentation of the Civil War period (1860-1865). During the Civil War, Brady and his associates traveled throughout the eastern part of the country, capturing the effects of the War through photographs of people, towns, and battlefields. Additionally, Brady kept studios in Washington, DC and New York City, where many influential politicians and war heroes sat for portraits. Have more original period CDV's going into the auction! Measures approx: 4" x 2 1/2" across! Nice condition for it's age! Nice resolution! See close up photo's for details and condition! Look at photo's for condition and description! Any red color is from camera! If you need additional photo's, please e-mail me! Buyer Pays Shipping Cost! Delivery confirmation & insurance included in shipping cost! NOTE: If you win this lot and win another lot of less shipping value, the highest amount becomes the min. shipping cost. International Mailing: will mail priority mail and will send invoice with correct amount of insurance coverage. Please do not pay prior to final invoice! Have more items going into the auction so Please keep checking! Have more items in my E-Bay store! Purchase other items & I will combine into one package to save you on shipping cost. I expect contact within 3 days & payment within 5 days from end of auction unless you make special arrangements. If I do not hear from you after 3 days, I reserve the right to cancel transaction and if payment is not received by 5 days from end of auction, I will end transaction, send non- payment to E-Bay & re-list item! Feedback will be posted accordingly! I accept Paypal! When paying with Paypal on multiple wins, make only on... read more

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