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circa 1861-1865

Sprague, John W., fl. 1865

Photograph

Title: In uniform, rank obscured, seated 1/2 length portrait wearing greatcoat

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Sprague." Photographers imprint on verso: "Cartes de Visite, by Silsbee, Case & Co. Photographic Artists, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0750

1865/03

Sprague, John W., fl. 1865

Photograph

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

Graphite inscription on verso "Sprague." Ink inscription on verso "John W Sprague Brig Gen and Bvt Maj Gen Vols USA" "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0749

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