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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 #: GLC05111.02.0762 Author/Creator: Strong, George Crockett, 1832-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863/07/13 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.2 Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "July 18th." Ink inscription on verso "George C. Strong, Major General Vols. & Capt. Ord Dep't U.S.A." "265 1122" "Wagner" "1863." 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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