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Hamilton, C.L., fl. 1861-1865 Ratican, Jos[eph?]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04506.40 Author/Creator: Hamilton, C.L., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Sioux City, Iowa Type: Photograph signed Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: carte de visite, : White mount with decorative gold border around image Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Verso contains stamp of Hamilton and ink signature of Ratican. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

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