A Short History of General Nathan B. Forrest, from the Histories of Generals series (N114) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Smoking and Chewing Tobacco 1888

"A Short History of General Nathan B. Forrest" is a chromolithograph from the "Histories of Generals" series, produced in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco products. The card features a portrait of General Forrest in his Confederate uniform, alongside a Confederate flag and a cannon. This trade card exemplifies the use of historical figures and imagery in advertising during the late 19th century. The card was likely distributed as a collectible item, potentially including biographical information about Forrest on its reverse side.