On Sept. 6, 1869, U.S. Secretary of War John Aaron Rawlins lay in the throes of death, fighting a battle against consumption. As he clung to life, President Ulysses S. Grant hurried to say goodbye to the friend who had served as his loyal, intrepid chief of staff during the late Civil War. Here's an account of his final hours.

"Life on the Civil War Research Trail" is hosted by Ronald S. Coddington, Editor and Publisher of Military Images magazine. Learn more about our mission to showcase, interpret and preserve Civil War portrait photography at militaryimagesmagazine.com and shopmilitaryimages.com.

This episode is brought to you in part by Richmond Civil War Antiques, offer fine Civil War items with an emphasis on Southern photography. Visit rcwantiques.com for more.

Image: National Portrait Gallery

This channel is a member of the YouTube Partner Program. Your interest, support, and engagement is key, and I'm grateful for it. Thank you!

свернуть