Alpheus S. Williams 008 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Alpheus S. Williams 008 refers to a specific military portrait photograph taken during the U.S. Civil War. The subject of the image is Captain Alpheus S. Williams, who served in the Union Army as an officer in the 21st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. This photograph, part of the larger collection of Brady's National Portraits, offers a glimpse into the faces and stories of those involved in the Civil War. The image captures Captain Williams in his mid-30s, dressed in the uniform of his rank, with a stern yet resolute expression, symbolizing the determination and hardship faced by many during this tumultuous period in American history.