[ Autographs ] James A. Ekin 1819-1891 Union brevet brigadier general who served in the Quartermaster's Department through the war. S.P., a fine carte-de-visite image, 2.5in x 4in showing Ekin three- quarterlength in uniform, seated with his sword in hand. Signed at bottom adding rank " Bvt. Brig. Gen.' backstamp by S. M. Fassett's, Chicago.Fine.