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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Carte de visite of Brigadier General W.H. French, standing holding cap in right hand, left hand behind back

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0383 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General W.H. French" "Lossing page 462" "French." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

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