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Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893 [Engraving of James T. Gerry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09099.16 Author/Creator: Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 engraving Height: 28 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Engraving of United States Navy commander James T. Gerry.

Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893

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