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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Unidentified Maj. Gen. and eighteen officers under trees, [in three pieces]. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0603 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

The image shows a row of eighteen officers and an unknown major general [center left] under trees. Most have swords. The image is cut into three even pieces. Inscription on verso: "Gar[dner]." Numeric notations on verso: "XXIV" and "397."

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