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Strong, William E., fl. 1860 As lieut. col., standing full length portrait with hand in coat, hat in hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0764 Author/Creator: Strong, William E., fl. 1860 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "W E Strong." Ink inscription on verso "1444" "Wm. E. Strong Lt. Col & Asst Insp Gen Bv't Brig Gen U.S.V." Photographers imprint on verso: "Lillibridge, Artist, No. 109 Lake Street, Chicago."

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