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Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898 As major general, vignette bust view

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0195 Author/Creator: Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Photograph Date: 1862 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.9 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Same as 192. Ink inscription on recto "C.C. Auger Maj Gen." Ink inscription on verso "C.C. Auger. Maj. Gen. Vols." Black stamp on verso "#7892." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by McPherson & Oliver, Baton Rouge, La."

Augur, Christopher Columbus, 1821-1898

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