Union general (1798–1879), senator, and secretary of the treasury under Buchanan who famously issued the Civil War order in New Orleans that, ‘If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.’ Original carte-de-visite portrait, 2.25 x 3.5, by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries, signed below the image in black ink, “John A. Dix.” In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge and slight silvering to the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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