George R. Crook autographed CDV

Heading: (Crook, George R.)
Author:
Title: George R. Crook - signed carte-de-visite
Place Published: San Francisco
Publisher:Dames & Williams
Date Published: No date
Description:

Albumen photograph CDV. 10.3x6 cm (4x2¼"); in Optium Museum Acrylic glass frame: 13.2x9 cm (5¼x3½").

Autographed by George Crook in lower margin. George R. Crook was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War (Antietam, Chickamauga, Appomattox) and the Indian Wars. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Chief Wolf." Crook's troops were waylaid at the Battle of the Rosebud and proved unable to support the 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn.
Condition Report: Faint ink smear to last name in signature.