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MORGAN, George Washington (1820-1893). Appointed Officer in the Texas Army by Sam Houston. Colonel in the Mexican War, commanded a regiment under Zachary Taylor. In 1861 commissioned Brig. General of Volunteers. Commanded a division under General Sherman. He was not an abolitionist nor a believer in negro equality and became dissatisfied with the employment of negro troops and tendered his resignation. Cabinet photograph, head & shoulders pose dressed in a suit and tie. He has heavy sideburns. Boldly signed below on the mount: “George W. Morgan, Brigadier General U.S.V. Civil War”. An excellent example...... $695.00
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