Wool served more than fifty years in the United States Army. In 1812 he organized a volunteer brigade in the war against England, and he ended his career in 1863, as the army's fourth-ranking general, head of the Department of the East. Known for his severe discipline, Wool secured the strategic Fortress Monroe in Virginia for the Union in 1861. Later he was stationed in New York City where he successfully quelled draft riots there. Original three quarter-length CDV portrait of Wool in full dress uniform, complete with sword, 2.5 x 4, published by E. Anthony of New York from an original photographic negative from Brady’s National Portrait Gallery, and so stated on the reverse. Signed in black ink in the lower border under his portrait, “John E. Wool, Major General.” In fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
