Carte de visite of James Scott Negley, no backmark, signed on mount below portrait as Major General. Negley (1826-1901), a horticulturalist who had served in the Mexican War, was a brigadier of volunteers and was promoted to major general for his able conduct at Murfreesboro. At the battle of Chickamauga, his division became scattered during the second day's fighting and Negley vanished from sight. His fellow commanders were highly critical, but a board of inquiry cleared him of charges of desertion and cowardice. However, his military career was effectively ended. After the war, Negley served in the House of Representatives and had railroad interests in the New York area. Condition: Even toning to carte.
Carte de visite of James Scott Negley, no backmark, signed on mount below portrait as Major General. Negley (1826-1901), a horticulturalist who had served in the Mexican War, was a brigadier of volunteers and was promoted to major general for his able conduct at Murfreesboro. At the battle of Chickamauga, his division became scattered during the second day's fighting and Negley vanished from sight. His fellow commanders were highly critical, but a board of inquiry cleared him of charges of desertion and cowardice. However, his military career was effectively ended. After the war, Negley served in the House of Representatives and had railroad interests in the New York area. Condition: Even toning to carte.
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