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Sagar, J., ? N T Colby, as lieut. col., vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0903 Author/Creator: Sagar, J., ? Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.6 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "N T Colby Lt Col 107 NY." Ink inscription on verso "N.Y. Vols." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.Sagar, Photographer, Corning, N.Y."

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