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Wilson, James Harrison (1837-1925) As major general, 3/4 length portrait with sword in lap

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0809 Author/Creator: Wilson, James Harrison (1837-1925) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Maj. Gen. Wilson Cavalry." Ink inscription on verso "James H. Wilson, Maj. Gen. Vols., Lieut. Col 35th Inf. and Bv't. Maj. Gen. U.S.A." "1865" Photographers imprint on verso: "No. Negative......... A. S. Morse, Photographer. Dep't. of the Cumberland, Branch of Hd. Qrs., 25 Cedar Street, Nashville, Tenn."

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

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