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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott [Chas. Fredericks & Co.] [carte de visite]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00559.12 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 10 June 1862 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 10.6 cm, Width: 6.3 cm Order a Copy

As noted on back by Fredericks, the picture was taken "at West Point, N.Y., June 10, 1862," after Scott had retired.

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