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circa 1861-1865

Opdycke, Emerson, fl. 1862-1863

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait, facing right

Ink inscription on verso "Emerson Opdycke Brig Gen Vols USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0624

30 April 1862

Opdycke, Emerson, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friend

GLC09182.02

28 August 1863

Opdycke, Emerson, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry

GLC09182.13

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