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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 As major general, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0786 Author/Creator: Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 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 signature on recto "Geo. H. Thomas Maj. Genl USA." Graphite inscription on verso "22." Photographers imprint on verso: "No. Negative....... Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland 25 Cedar St., opposite the Commercial Hotel, Nashville, Tenn."

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