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The State, War and Navy Department

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0218 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "The State, War and Navy Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War and Navy Department building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

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