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Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898 As major general, seated, facing left

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0193 Author/Creator: Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1862 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Maj-Gen. E.C. Auger" "Page 314 Lossing" "Auger." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Gallery Broadway & Tenth Street New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898

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