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Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) As major general, seated half view

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0331 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) Place Written: Washington; New York Type: Photograph Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Jefferson C. Davis Brig Gen & Bv't Maj Gen Vols and Colonel 23d Inf. & Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A." "From negative taken at Hd. Qers. Mil Div. of the Miss. by George N. Barnard." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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