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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Albumen of Michael O'Laughlin]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07738.08 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 27 April 1865 Pagination: 1 albumen Height: 31 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Inscribed on verso: "Michael O'Laughlin." Shows O'Laughlin in wrist irons, wearing a jacket, vest, and tie. He is facing slightly to the left and is imprisoned aboard the U.S.S. Saugus. The photograph is mounted on board.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
O'Laughlin, Michael, -1867

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