Rare c1904 Antique Postcard William Buckingham Civil War Governor of Connecticut

This postcard depicts U.S. Civil War Governor of Connecticut with his signature at the bottom. The postcard art was engraved by J.C. Butire.

William Alfred Buckingham (May 28, 1804 – February 5, 1875) served as the governor of Connecticut during the Civil War and later as a United States senator.

Buckingham arranged for troop enlistment, with 54 companies enlisting instead of a mere 10. Before the General Assembly appropriated $2 million dollars for military expenses, Buckingham had begun borrowing money in his own name to finance Connecticut's efforts in the war.

The outbreak of the Civil War was a major reason for Buckingham's long tenure as Connecticut's governor. A strong supporter of then President Abraham Lincoln, he hosted Lincoln when Lincoln campaigned in Connecticut, and at the time a personal friendship formed between them.

At the time of writing this, I can't find another of this type or any similar to it. This is a rare piece and would look striking in someone's collection.

Please inspect the pictures, as they give the best representation of condition. May have discoloring, edge or corner wear, marks, creases, fading, smudges, corner or edge bends, tears, or corners missing.

(C14 inventory number)