Lot 535
Pope, John and Henry Van Rensselaer. Following successes in the Mexican War, Pope was appointed Brigadier General of volunteers in the Union Army. After securing the Mississippi River as far south as Memphis, Pope was appointed General of the Army of Virginia. Pope's defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run in August, 1862, resulted in his exile to the West, where he spent the next 20 years suppressing Indian attacks in the face of westward expansion. Henry Van Rensselaer served as Winfield Scott's chief-of-staff from the beginning of the Civil War until Scott's death in 1864.
Signatures ("Jno. Pope" and "H. Van Rensselaer"). Two carte de visité, matted back to back, with signatures on the mat below each portrait. 3¾ x 6¼", n.p., 1860s (probably wardate). Some age toning and minor foxing on both sides, worse on Van Rensselaer's side. Else, in very good to fine condition.
This beautiful bust length photo of Pope in uniform is mounted in an embossed beige mat. On the back is a bust length photo of Henry Van Rensselaer in uniform mounted in an embossed light blue mat. The Van Rensselaer photo is from the Brady studio in Washington D.C. A very impressive piece for the Civil War collector, featuring one of the most recognized figures of the War and a lesser known figure who served one of the most respected military men of the early 19th century.
Estimated Value $600 - 650.
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