Thomas Dunn English (1819-1902) was a prominent American politician who served during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era. He played a significant role in the federal government and contributed to the economic and social recovery of the South after the war.
Source: The Boy's Book of Battle-lyrics: A Collection of Verses Illustrating Some Notable Events in the History of the United States of America, from the Colonial Period to the Outbreak of the Sectional War