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Peck, John J., 1821-1878 As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0637 Author/Creator: Peck, John J., 1821-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.0 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "99." Ink inscription on verso "Major General John James Peck NY City" "1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

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