Civil War Army General Wm Starke Rosecrans CDV Military Photo Bueford Litho VTG

  
4" inches x 3" inches This is a rare and highly sought-after CDV military photo of Civil War. This CDV photo depicts Civil War M Brigadier General in uniform William Starke Rosecrans (September 6, 1819 - March 11, 1898) was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was the victor at prominent Western Theater battles, but his military career was effectively ended following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863. Following his humiliating defeat, Rosecrans was reassigned to command the Department of Missouri, where he opposed Price's Raid. He was briefly considered as a vice presidential running mate for Abraham Lincoln in 1864. After the war, he served in diplomatic and appointed political positions and in 1880 was elected to Congress, representing California. He died on March 11, 1898 at Rancho Sausal Redondo, Redondo Beach, California. His casket lay in state in Los Angeles City Hall, covered by the headquarters flag that flew over Stones River and Chickamauga. In 1908 his remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery.