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circa 1861-1865

Strong, George Crockett, 1832-1863

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 1/2 length portrait with hand inside greatcoat

Ink inscription on recto "Compliments of Geo. C. Strong AAGen'l." Graphite inscription on verso "Maj. Geo. C. Strong A.A.G."

GLC05111.02.0761

1863/07/13

Strong, George Crockett, 1832-1863

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 1/2 length portrait with hand inside greatcoat

Graphite inscription on verso "July 18th." Ink inscription on verso "George C. Strong, Major General Vols. & Capt. Ord Dep't U.S.A." "265 1122" "Wagner" "1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0762

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