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Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917 As major general, vignette profile portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0490 Author/Creator: Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Andrew A. Humphreys. Major U.S. Topographical Engrs. Col & Add'l. A.D.C. Vols. Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols., Ap'l 28, 1862, Maj. Gen. U.S. Vols. July 8, 1863, Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A., Mrch, 13, 1865." "74,263,992." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst Photographer 704 & 706 Arch St. Philada."

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