This photo is a seated studio view of McCall in uniform. Clear image with strong contrast. He wears a double-breasted Major General’s frock with two-star shoulder straps. Mount has had all four corners slightly trimmed. Kellogg Brothers, Hartford, Conn. b/m. With orange two cent revenue stamp also on back.

George Archibald McCall (March 16, 1802 – February 25, 1868) McCall was born in Philadelphia. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1822, 26th in his class of 40. His service took him to Florida, especially the Pensacola area. He enjoyed his time in Pensacola, writing frequently of his life there as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant after seven years and, in 1846, to the rank of captain. He was assigned to the 1st U.S. Infantry then the 4th U.S. Infantry before serving as aide-de-camp to Gen. Edmund P. Gaines into the beginning of the Second Seminole War. He distinguished himself during the Mexican–American War under Zachary Taylor, receiving brevet promotions to major for gallantry at Palo Alto and to lieutenant colonel for Resaca de la Palma. He retired with 31 years-service as colonel and Inspector General of the Army in 1853.

At the beginning of the Civil War, McCall helped organize Pennsylvania volunteers as major general of the state militia and was commissioned brigadier general of volunteers in May 1861. He was one of the oldest West Point graduates to serve in the war.

McCall served in the Peninsula Campaign and was wounded and captured at Frayser's Farm in June 1862. He was imprisoned in Libby Prison in Richmond. Previous illness was aggravated by his confinement in prison, and after his exchange in August, McCall resigned due to poor health in March 1863.

In retirement, McCall farmed in Pennsylvania. He died at his "Belair" estate in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 1868, and is buried in the Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia.   [jet][ph:L]

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