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circa 1861-1865

Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson), 1824-1899

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, vignette bust view

Ink inscription on recto "Gen. M.F. Force." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. M.F. Force" "See 124th Ill. Adjutant Report page 447" "[Graphite diamond shapes drawn in each of four corners.]" Ink inscription on verso "Gen. Force."

GLC05111.02.0367

circa 1861-1865

Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson), 1824-1899

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in hand

Graphic inscription on verso "**Book" "Bvt. Maj. Gen. Manning F. Force." Ink inscription on verso "Manning F. Force. Brig. Gen. and Bv't. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers stamp on verso: "Webster & Bro. Louisville, Ky."

GLC05111.02.0851

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