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Strong, George Crockett, 1832-1863 As major general, standing 1/2 length portrait with hand inside greatcoat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0761 Author/Creator: Strong, George Crockett, 1832-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.6 cm, Width: 6.4 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Compliments of Geo. C. Strong AAGen'l." Graphite inscription on verso "Maj. Geo. C. Strong A.A.G."

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