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1865/03/24

Smith, Thomas Kilby, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C.L. Pascal re: responding to autograph request

"I...shall deem my sacrifices light if my name be considered worthy of record with those of the heroes who now bear our flag in triumph, or the illustrious dead who have fallen beneath its folds." Written at Fort Gaines

GLC07626

1863/08/11

Smith, Thomas Kilby, fl. 1863-1865

Photograph

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

Graphite inscription on verso "Aug 11 '63." Ink inscription on verso "Thomas Kilby Smith Brig Gen Vols USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0745

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