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General A.H. Pleasonton and staff, Warrenton, Va. [October 1863 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0554 Author/Creator: Place Written: Warrenton, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: 1863/10 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 19.1 x 24.1 cm Order a Copy

Pleasonton stands in the center in front of a tent, with a line of staff officers sitting and standing on both sides of him--five on the left and four on the right. Inscription on verso: "General A.H. Pleasonton and Staff Warrenton, Va. Oct, 1863. #7603."

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