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McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 As major general, standing behind seated wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0574 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.5 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Maj Gen G B McClellan & Lady. Entered according to the act of Congress, in the year 1862, by R.W. Addis, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "R.W.Addis, Photographer, McClees Gallery, 308 Penna. Avenue, Washington D.C."

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