This paper image of Barlow is on paper and was cut in an oval shape that meas. approx. 2.75 inches wide x 3.50 inches long. The image was in turn pasted onto a large album page which was later separated from the album. The page meas. approx. 9.00 x 11.75 inches. Along the bottom edge is a period ink inscription that reads “F. C. BARLOW, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.” It should be pointed out that this is NOT General Barlow’s autograph.

Image shows Barlow in a dark civilian suit sporting a white shirt and large bowtie. His age is hard to determine but he looks to be between 15-18 years old. The image is clear with good contrast but does have light water staining along one edge but this does come into contact with Barlow’s image but very lightly. The white album page on which the image is mounted also shows light water staining throughout. There are no rips or tears.

Francis Channing Barlow was born October 19, 1834 in Brooklyn, New York but was raised in his mother's home town of Brookline, Massachusetts. He studied law at Harvard University, graduated first in his class, and was practicing law on the staff of the New York Tribune newspaper when the Civil War broke out in 1861.

In April of 1861 Barlow enlisted as a Private in the 12th New York but was soon commissioned a 1st Lieutenant. After serving three months he was mustered out on August 5, 1861.

Barlow was next commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the 61st New York. By the time the regiment saw its first service on the Peninsula he was its Colonel. At Antietam Barlow commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2^nd Corps. During this action Barlow was wounded in the face and groin but earned the praise of his Division Commander in his official report. On September 19, 1862 Barlow was promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers.

After a partial recovery from his wounds Barlow took command of the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 11^th Corps and led them at Chancellorsville. Barlow’s brigade missed their Corps collapse at Chancellorsville due to their being detached to support the 3rd Corps. After the battle Barlow was promoted to command of the 2nd Division.

At Gettysburg Barlow’s Division occupied the knoll that now bears his name. Out flanked and defeated Barlow’s Division took part in the retreat through the town on July 1st. Barlow remained behind badly wounded and not expected to live. Confederates brought Barlow to a hospital where they left him upon their retreat from Gettysburg. He eventually recovered from his wounds and returned to the army in April of 1864.

Upon rejoining the army Barlow was assigned to command the 1st Division of the 2nd Corps which he led at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and Petersburg. In February of 1865 he received a brevet promotion to Major General of Volunteers for services at Spotsylvania.

During the Appomattox Campaign Barlow commanded the 2nd Division of the 2nd Corps and was appointed to full Major General on May 25, 1865.

Leaving the army on November 16, 1865, Barlow served as a United States Marshal and the New York Secretary of State and New York State Attorney General, before he returned to his law practice. He was a founder of the American Bar Association and was active in Republican politics and investigated the 1876 presidential election, the Hayes-Tilden election, for irregularities.

Barlow died of Bright's disease in New York City on January 11, 1896. He was buried in Walnut Street Cemetery in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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