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William P. Carlin as major general, seated facing forward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0277 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.2 cm, Width: 5.5 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "e." Ink inscription on verso "William P. Carlin Brig. gen and Bv't Maj Gen Vols; Maj 34th Inf and Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "John Goldin & Co. Photographers Vignette Specialite No. 4 Market Space Pa. Ave. Washington D.C. Additional Copies from this p.... this picture is taken can be...." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

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