Latour, William, fl. 1852-1872 [Post-war carte de visite of Mack J. Leaming]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05080.03 Author/Creator: Latour, William, fl. 1852-1872 Place Written: Sedalia, Missouri Type: Photograph Date: 1872 February 15 Pagination: 1 carte de visite ; 10.6 x 6.8 cm. Order a Copy
Signed "Mack," by Leaming. Depicts Leaming, who served during the Civil War as 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant of the 13th Tennessee Cavalry at Fort Pillow, Tennessee. He is portrayed wearing a long beard and civilian clothing. Leaming's signed inscription, "Your affectionate Son" indicates that this photograph was intended for one or both of his parents, (Marry or Polly) Tucker Leaming and D. M. Leaming.
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