Backmark: “Hoag & Quicks Art Palace/ Cinncinati, Ohio”, w/3 cent postage stamp.. Inscribed front and back: “Yours truly/A. C. Paul/A.A.G./2^nd A.C.” The image is a right-quarter bust profile. The bareheaded, mustachioed officer wears regulation frock coat w/captain’s straps. The image is clean, the clear background slightly yellowed, w/slight traces of grime. Overall VG.

Augustus Chouteau Paul served with the 23^rd Kentucky Volunteers and was later as A.A.G/ 2^nd Army Corps. Captured in during the 1864 Overland Campaign 1864, he was exchanged in May 1865, and later received brevets to major and lieutenant colonel. Joining the cavalry as a lieutenant in 1869, he served under Crook in the 3rd Cavalry during the Great Sioux Uprising. In 1881 he was convicted at a general court martial of being intoxicated and unfit for service and dismissed from the army. His political connections enabled him to have a private bill passed through congress restoring him to the retired list and expunging his dismissal. In all, Captain Paul is an interesting character who invites further research.   [jp]

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