Union officer from Vermont who was brevetted twice for meritorious service at Gettysburg and Spottsylvania. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Thomas Henry of New York, signed on the reverse in black ink, “G. W. Smith, Capt 17th U.S Infy.” In very good condition, with tack hole to background, a crease to top right, and light surface loss to lower left of image. RR Auction COA.