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Dix, John Adams, 1798-1879 In civilian clothes, seated in chair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0340 Author/Creator: Dix, John Adams, 1798-1879 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book."

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