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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Photograph of John Burns in civilian suit, standing full-length portrait with musket

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0981 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.3 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "The solitary Union man of Gettysburgh when the Army of the Potomac occupied that town." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "John Burns" "The solitary union man found at Gettysburgh when the Army of the Potomac occupied that town." Photographers imprint on recto: "Published by E. & H. T Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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