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

This colorful trade card features a portrait of General Don Carlos Buell, a Union general in the American Civil War. The card is part of the "Histories of Generals" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a tobacco company, to promote their "Honest Long Cut" brand. The card's design includes patriotic imagery, such as an American flag and a bald eagle, which would have appealed to a nationalistic audience. The card's small size and simple design suggest it was intended for mass distribution as a collectible item.