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Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861 [Glossy photocard of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03617.01 Author/Creator: Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document Date: circa 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 8.7 cm, Width: 5.3 cm Order a Copy

Colored picture card of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, wearing his uniform. Two crossed American flags grace the background along with two bayonetted rifles. Underneath the picture of Ellsworth is an image of a sword and olive branch crossing. Also underneath the picture is a quote attributed to Ellsworth after his death that stresses his martyrdom: "He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me -- Ellsworth."

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

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