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Maj. Gen. Gouverneur Warren CDV by Mathew Brady.
Lot 274. Maj. Gen. Gouverneur Warren CDV by Mathew Brady. The “Hero of Little Round Top” at Gettysburg, Warren graduated second in a class of 44 at the U.S. Military Academy. At Five Forks, the V Corps commanded by Warren helped to win the battle, but Gen. Sheridan believed he had not acted aggressively enough and relieved him of his command. In ensuing years, Warren’s repeated requests for a court of inquiry to investigate his dismissal by Sheridan were repeatedly ignored or blocked – until President U. S. Grant was out of office. In 1878, President Rutherford B. Hayes ordered a court of inquiry, which eventually concluded that Sheridan’s action was unjustified. The results of the inquiry were not published, however, until Warren died in 1882. The Brady photo displays a strong image. The photo partially covers the “Brady” and “Washington” designation at the bottom. The back shows light impressions but otherwise is very clean with the Brady logo displaying nicely.
Winning Bid $130.
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