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circa 1861-1865

Washburn, Cadwallader Colden, 1818-1882

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait in profile, looking to his right

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Washburn." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredericks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana. Passage du Havre, Paris." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0830

22 March 1864

Washburn, Cadwallader Colden, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. M. Benedict, Esq.

General Washburn replies to a note from Benedict, a lawyer in Albany, New York. Writes, "I regret that I had not sooner received it that I might have concentrated even in a very small way to the great charity with which you are connected. As you mention that the purchasers of Albums have been promised autographs which might arrive after the fair, I enclosed you a few of mine."

GLC02464.19

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