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Addis, Robert W., fl. 1874 As lt. col. or major, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0900 Author/Creator: Addis, Robert W., fl. 1874 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.4 x 6.0 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "W. P. Jones. U.S.A." Ink inscription on verso "To Capt G V Fox Asst Secy Navy with sentiments of great esteem Wm P Jones U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "R.W. Addis, Photographer, McClees Gallery, 308 Penna Avenue Washington D.C."

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