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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Maj-Gen. A. E. Burnside and members of his staff at his Headquarters, near Richmond, Va.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00561.06 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1860s-1870s Pagination: 1 stereocard Height: 9 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. Portrait of Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside and two members of his staff. No. 2434. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896
E. & H. T. Anthony (Firm)
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881

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