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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Francis J. Herron, as major general, seated 3/4 length facing forward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0469 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863/10 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.3 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Herron sits in a chair that has tassels on the armrests. His sword rests on the chair with the hilt just behind his left arm. Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Herron." Ink inscription on verso "F. J. Herron. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "Oct. 1863." 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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