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Robinson, James S., 1827-1892 As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length napoleonic pose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0665 Author/Creator: Robinson, James S., 1827-1892 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Robinson." Ink inscription on verso "James S Robinson Brig Gen and Bvt Maj Gen Vols USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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