4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. albumen photograph on cardstock mount (toning, small area of loss to upper left corner, light discoloration to mount edges). Bottom edge of mount recto features Brady's copyright statement. Verso with affixed printed paper label with Brady's gallery imprint, image number, and title. General Fitz John Porter is shown seated in a chair, surrounded by members of his staff and three African American subjects. From left to right, identified subjects include Major Joseph Kirkland, Colonel Frederick T. Locke, Major George Monteith, Porter (seated), Dr. Charles McMillan, Captain John F. McQuade, Colonel C.B. Norton, and Captain William P. Mason. Another example of the photograph identifies the African American woman at far right as "Mrs. Fairfax... chief Cook & Bottle Washer."