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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 As brigaider general, seated facing left

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0279 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.7 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Jos. B. Carr Brigadier General Vols. U.S.A." "1864." 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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