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Ambrose Everett Burnside Collection

Ambrose Everett Burnside, a prominent figure in American history, served as the Senator of Rhode Island from 1870 to 1880

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over... 1862

The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over Hatteras Bar - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: The Civil War in America: Hatteras Spit, with the wreck of the City of New York on the... 1862

The Civil War in America: Hatteras Spit, with the wreck of the City of New York on the... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: Hatteras Spit, with the wreck of the City of New York on the bar in the distance - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Senator Ambrose E. Burnside of Rhode Island, 1870-1880. Creator: Unknown

Senator Ambrose E. Burnside of Rhode Island, 1870-1880. Creator: Unknown
Senator Ambrose E. Burnside of Rhode Island, 1870-1880. Hon. Ambrose E. Burnside, Senator R.I. between 1870 and 1880. [General in the Union Army during the Civil War; three times Governor of Rhode

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Ambrose Burnside of Rhode Island, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Ambrose Burnside of Rhode Island, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Ambrose Burnside of Rhode Island, 1865-1880. Burnside, Hon. Ambrose of R.I. between 1865 and 1880. [General in the Union Army during the Civil War; three times Governor of Rhode Island; inventor

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Portrait of Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824-1881), Circa 1860s

Portrait of Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824-1881), Circa 1860s

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Ambrose Everett Burnside (engraving)

Ambrose Everett Burnside (engraving)
6025654 Ambrose Everett Burnside (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambrose Everett Burnside)

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: End of the Bridge after Burnsides Attack, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1863

End of the Bridge after Burnsides Attack, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Rolling mills and bridges on the Antietam Creek, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins

Rolling mills and bridges on the Antietam Creek, 1872. Creator: Granville Perkins
Rolling mills and bridges on the Antietam Creek, 1872. Old Bridge and Mill, Antietam - Antietam Rolling-Mill - Burnside Bridge

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). Creator: Unknown

Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). The Battle of Roanoke Island, the opening phase of what came to be called the Burnside Expedition

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Burnsides expedition crossing Hatteras Bar, North Carolina, 1861-1862 (c1880)

Burnsides expedition crossing Hatteras Bar, North Carolina, 1861-1862 (c1880). Union General Ambrose Burnside commanded an amphibious campaign that succeeded in closing most of the North Carolina

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Ambrose Burnside, Union general of the American Civil War, (c1880)

Ambrose Burnside, Union general of the American Civil War, (c1880). Burnside (1824-1881) commanded the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Fredericksburg

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Ambrose Burnside, Union Army general in the American Civil War, 1862-1867. Artist: G Stodart

Ambrose Burnside, Union Army general in the American Civil War, 1862-1867. Artist: G Stodart
Ambrose Burnside, Union Army general in the American Civil War, 1862-1867. Burnside (1824-1881) commanded the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Fredericksburg

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Digitally restored print featuring famous Union Generals of the Civil War

Digitally restored print featuring famous Union Generals of the Civil War
Digitally restored Civil War picture featuring famous Union Generals of the Civil War, standing in front of the Capitol Building and the American Flag

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Digitally restored Civil War print featuring Famous Union Commanders

Digitally restored Civil War print featuring Famous Union Commanders. Included Generals are, George Thomas, Irvin McDowell, Admiral Farragut, Philip Kearney, N.P

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Digitally restored early Civil War print from 1862 featuring the primary Union Generals

Digitally restored early Civil War print from 1862 featuring the primary Union Generals. Included Generals are, Banks, McDowell, Dix, Butler, Wool, McClellan, Winfield Scott, Burnside, Sprague

Background imageAmbrose Everett Burnside Collection: Painting of Ulysses S. Grant and his Generals by Ole Peter Hansen Balling

Painting of Ulysses S. Grant and his Generals by Ole Peter Hansen Balling. The Generals, left to right, are Devin, Custer, Kilpatrick, Emory, Sheridan, McPherson, Crook, Merritt, Thomas, Warren


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Ambrose Everett Burnside, a prominent figure in American history, served as the Senator of Rhode Island from 1870 to 1880. This enigmatic man left behind a legacy that is still remembered today. In various portraits and engravings, we catch glimpses of his distinguished presence and commanding demeanor. One such portrait captures Burnside's essence during the 1860s. With his neatly trimmed beard and piercing gaze, he exudes confidence and determination. His contribution to the Union cause during the American Civil War cannot be overstated. An engraving showcases Burnside leading troops into battle at Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1863. The image depicts the aftermath of Burnsides' attack on the bridge—a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by both sides during this brutal conflict. Another captivating image shows rolling mills and bridges on Antietam Creek in 1872—an illustration of Burnside's commitment to infrastructure development even after his military career had ended. The landing of troops upon Roanoke Island in 1878 is also immortalized through an artwork. Here we witness Burnside's strategic prowess as he orchestrated successful military campaigns throughout his career. A print from around 1880 portrays him as a Union general with unwavering resolve etched onto his face—a testament to his dedication to preserving unity within America during its darkest hour. Burnside's leadership was further exemplified by an artist named G Stodart who captured him in another piece dating back to when he served as a Union Army general from 1862-1867—his influence extending beyond just one role or time period. This digitally restored print featuring famous Union Generals reminds us that Ambrose Everett Burnside played an integral part alongside other esteemed commanders who fought for justice and freedom during one of America's most tumultuous periods—the Civil War. Though time may have passed since these images were created, Ambrose Everett Burnside remains an indelible figure in American history.