Top two buttons visible as is velvet collar. As Secretary of the Treasury under Buchanan as the Civil War approached he sent his famous message to a Treasury official in New Orleans: “If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.” Dix’s signature is very strong at the bottom center of the carte … A very collectible CW autograph and even more desirable being autographed on the front of the photo … $475.00ġ2-12-18 – CDV Mystery General In New Bern NC: Dashing looking gent wearing a Union Army General’s frock coat. In 1861 Lincoln made him Major General of Volunteers 5/16/61 and that early date meant he outranked all other volunteer officers. He served briefly in the US Senate and after the war a term as Governor of the state. Dix had served in the War of 1812, but left the army in 1828 and settled in New York. Dix is shown with his hands folded on a beautiful 1832 General Officer’s sword with a knot, swordbelt with NY officer plate, and a major general’s frockcoat with epaulets. Dix” in ink prominently at bottom center. Very sharp full-standing Matthew Brady view with Brady’s name in the negative at bottom right (the better to deter pirate copies!) Signed boldly in his own hand… “John A. His most famous quote … “If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.” There is even a Civil War penny token which utilizes this wonderful quote. 12-10-25 – Fine and Scarce Autographed CDV of Maj.
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