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Smith, Thomas Kilby, fl. 1863-1865 As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0745 Author/Creator: Smith, Thomas Kilby, fl. 1863-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863/08/11 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Aug 11 '63." Ink inscription on verso "Thomas Kilby Smith Brig Gen Vols USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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