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Daniel Butterfield as major general, seated view

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0268 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "167." Ink inscription on verso "Daniel Butterfiel, Col. 12th N.Y.S.M. Lt. Col. 12th U.S. Infantry, Brig Gen. U.S. Vols., Sept. 7, 1861, Maj. Gen. U.S. Vols., Nov 29, 1862, Col. 5th U.S. Infantry, Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A. Mch. 13, 1865" "143 232 886." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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