Union general, American soldier, nicknamed 'Old Brains', due to his fine West Point education, and having been the author of Elements of Military Art and Science. Halleck spent most of the Civil War as Lincoln's military advisor and general in chief, he played a major role in the administration of the Civil War.

Signature, "H.W. Halleck", Major General, 2 3/4 x 1 1/2", matted and framed with a Johnson Fryd Co. engraving of Halleck in uniform. Two columns of original newspaper clippings dated May 31st 1862 entitled "Official report of Maj. General Halleck" are framed with it as well. Overall measures 19 x 21", a very fine piece, with great eye appeal. Excellent. (#STP2108)