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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 Thomas as major general, close-up profile portrait. [1862-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0366 Author/Creator: Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: [1862-1865 ca.] Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 27.9 cm, Width: 35.6 cm Order a Copy

On a bluish-gray mount.

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