General John Cabell Breckinridge, C.S.A.

John C. Breckinridge studied and practiced law, then won a seat in Kentucky's state legislature, followed by two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. At age 35, he became the youngest vice president in U.S. history for James Buchanan. He was a major general in the Confederate army and was appointed the secretary of war for the Confederate States of America. The uniform was painted on the photograph.

Date:
1863 circa 5 years
Original Format:
Carte de Visite
Item#:
MES02856
Photographer:
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.
Height:
1199px
Width:
725px
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