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circa 1861-1865

Nimms

Photograph

Title: As captain, standing full-length portrait with forage hat and sword in hand

As evinced by device on hat, Nimms was a Captain of Artillery. Ink inscription on recto "Cap Nimms." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt Nimms--" "Nimms & Minns" "Mass."

GLC05111.02.0912

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