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circa 1861-1865

Brand, Edwin L., 1834-1900

Photograph

Title: As 2nd lieutenant, standing full-length portrait with sword

Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Leander B. 95th Illinois Reg't. Vicksburg Miss." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brand's 108 & 110 Lake Street, Chicago."

GLC05111.02.1096

circa 1864

Brand, Edwin L., 1834-1900

Photograph

Title: [Group portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant and his staff]

View of Grant and his staff, including Gen. John A. Rawlins, Gen. Cyrus B. Comstock, Col. Henry W. Janes, Major William M. Dunn, Gen. Michael R. Morgan, Gen. Orville E. Babcock, Capt. Peter T. Hudson, and Gen. Ely S. Parker. Names of Grant's staff inscribed in ink on both recto and verso. Additional ink inscription cut off on top of verso: "John [S?] Prince, St. [illegible]inn." Image is either heavily retouched or from a painting.

GLC07808.038

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