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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Gen. Mead's headquarters at Gettysburg.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00561.07 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1860s-1870s Pagination: 1 stereocard ; 9 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2396. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
E. & H. T. Anthony (Firm)
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

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