CDV is a vignette bust view of Morrison in civilian clothes.

Contrast and clarity are outstanding. Mount and paper are excellent. Bottom of mount has a beautiful, strong period ink inscription that reads “TRULY YOUR FRIEND J. G. MORRISON.”

Reverse has a photographer’s imprint for R. A. LEWIS… NEW YORK along with a canceled blue 2 cent tax stamp.

Also with the image is a clipped signature that reads “CAPT. JOS. MORRISON.”

The VMI website gives a succinct version of Morrisons life as follows:

Joseph Graham Morrison, Class of 1865:

Born- 1843.

Matriculated from Lincoln County, North Carolina.

At VMI 7 months over 2 years.

Military Record: Unofficial source says volunteered with forces on North Carolina coast 1861 (if so, probably state position.) No official record of such service found. At VMI January 14-July 21, 1862. Appointed 1st Lt and Aide-de-camp on staff of Maj Gen (later Lt Gen) T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson July 31, 1862 (date of rank July 25). Aide-de-camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant General until appointment vacated by Jackson's death. Horse killed in action when Jackson wounded in action at Chancellorsville. Helped carry Jackson to ambulance after his wound. Sent by Jackson to bring Mrs. Jackson to the wounded general. Volunteer Aide-de-camp on staff of Brig Gen (later Maj Gen) S.D. Ramseur summer 1863. Appointed Adjutant 57th North Carolina August 1, 1863. To Captain, Company F at unknown date. Wounded in action (lost left foot) near Drewry's Bluff to May 16, 1864.

Post War Career: Married Jennie Davis 1872. Represented Lincoln County in North Carolina House of Representatives 1881. Cotton mill operator; public official.

Died- April 11, 1906. Buried in Machpelah Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, North Carolina. [ad] [ph:L]

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