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1864

Lilienthal, Theodore, 1829-1894

Photograph

Title: Major Gen. N. P. Banks and Staff.

Image showing General Nathaniel P. Banks with 17 men from his staff in military dress. Banks sits at the center. One staff member is identified in pencil as "W. S. Abet." The others cannot be identified.

GLC06168

circa 1861-1865

Lilienthal, Theodore, 1829-1894

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major [?] general vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Rank insignia partially obscured by the vignette. Shows a tired and haggard, thin faced Grant. Photographers imprint on verso: "Theo. Lilienthal's Photographic Gallery, 102 Poydras St., N.O."

GLC05111.02.0419

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