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Morgan started his military career as an officer in the Texas army and was appointed by Sam Houston.  He entered the U.S. Military Academy in the class of 1845 but withdrew in the third year due to scholastic difficulties.  In 1846 he was elected colonel of the 2nd Ohio Volunteers for the Mexican War.  He commanded the regiment under Zachary Taylor until March 3, 1847, when he was commisioned colonel of the 15th U.S> Infantry.  In this capacity, in the army under Winfield Scott, he was twice wounded and of August 20, 1847, was brevetted brigadier general for gallantry at Contreras and Churubusco - a promotion not equalled during that war by a man so young.  His Civil War career began in November, 1861 .  He was commisioned a brigadier general in the federal army.  His principle Civil War contribution was the expulsion of the COnfederates from Cumberland Gap in 1862.  He commanded a division under W.T. Sherman at Chickasaw Bayou and the XIII Corps at the capture of Arkansas Post, where he and SHerman, under John McClernand's orders, each commanded a corps.  Friction between Sherman and Morgan began when SHerman found fault with how Morgan handled his men at CHickasaw Bayou.Prir to the surrender at Vicksburg, Morgan tendered his resignation.

 

The image is a three quarter standing view of General Morgan.  He is wearing gloves and holding his kepi.  The image has an E. & H.T. Anthony backmark.

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