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Tilltson, John, fl. 1862 As colonel, seated 1/2 length portrait with arms at sides

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0778 Author/Creator: Tilltson, John, fl. 1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.9 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Jno. Tillson Col 10th Ill." Graphite inscription on verso "Quincy, ILL, Col. John Tillston 10th ILL--Enlisted June 13, 1862 Promoted BT. BRIG GENERAL Mar 10, '65--mustered out July 4, '65." Photographers imprint on verso: "T.M. Schleier's Cartes de Visite Photograph Gallery. Corner Square and Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tenn."

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