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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 As major general, seated 3/4 length portrait with hand on sword

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0785 Author/Creator: Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General George H. Thomas." Photographers imprint on verso: "No. Negative....... Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland, 25 Cedar St. opposite Commercial Hotel Nashville, Tenn." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

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