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Sullivan, John, 1740-1795 Major general John Sullivan, a distinguished officer in the continental army

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01852 Author/Creator: Sullivan, John, 1740-1795 Place Written: London, England Type: Print Date: 22 August 1776 Pagination: 1 mezzotint Height: 36 cm, Width: 23.5 cm Order a Copy

Engraving with color of Major General John Sullivan. Sullivan is wearing brightly colored clothing in the image, and is standing outdoors surrounded by trees, leaves, and grass.

Sullivan, John, 1740-1795

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