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Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882 As major general, seated 1/2 length view, facing slightly right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0498 Author/Creator: Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864/06 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "131" "5215." Ink inscription on verso "Stephen A, Hurlburt. Major General Vols. U.S.A." "June 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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