Nathaniel P. Banks (1816-1894) Autograph and Autographed CDV. Professionally framed and matted. Also included is a biographical sketch: "Nathaniel P. Banks received only a common school education and at an early age began work as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory. He subsequently edited a weekly paper, studied law, and, after being admitted to the bar, became active in politics. He served in the Massachusetts legislature and as president of the state constitutional convention in1853. That same year he entered the U.S. Congress, holding the support of Democrats and Free-Soilers for a time, and later of the Know-Nothing Party. He joined the newly formed Republican Party and in 1856 was elected speaker of the House of Representatives on the 133rd ballot. He served in Congress until elected governor of Massachusetts in 1858. Although a strong advocate of peace, Banks offered his services to President Lincoln, who in 1861 appointed him a major general of volunteers. He served in the early campaigns in the Shenandoah valley and later in the year was in command of the Department of the Gulf in New Orleans. Forces under his command laid siege to Port Hudson, LA., which finally fell in July 1863. He organized a number of expeditions in Texas, but he proved unsuccessful as a tactician, and his Red River expedition ended in disaster. After the war Banks reentered politics, serving several more terms in Congress and as U.S. marshal for Massachusetts." Autographed slip of paper measures approx. 1" X 2 1/2". Frame measures 11 3/4" X 12 5/8". The Larry Mangus Collection, Corinth, Mississippi.

Condition- Autograph and autographed CDV are in good condition with toning. See photos.