Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. border designed by W. Momberger ; photograph by Barr & Young ; engraved by J.C. Buttre, N.Y

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Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. border designed by W. Momberger ; photograph by Barr & Young ; engraved by J.C. Buttre, N.Y

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Print shows Ulysses S. Grant, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform; he is surrounded by vignettes of Civil War scenes, showing Union troops in action at top right and a naval battle at top left, at bottom left Grant and Confederate General John C. Pemberton discuss the terms of the surrender of Vicksburg while a white flag waves in the background, at bottom center are two dead soldiers, and on the right are troops moving through a wilderness area. Also shows, on the left, a hot-air balloon, possibly conducting surveillance.

At head of title is a facsimile signature: U.S. Grant.
Signed on plate on lower left: border designed by W. Momberger.
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: 894. March 19th 1864 - Deposited in the U.S. District Clerks Office. Copyrighted Apr. 2d 1864.
Stamped on verso: L.C. Division of Prints.
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

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