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Image reproduction of painting, A group of the "Fighting McCooks," Representing Major Daniel McCook and his nine sons, all of whom served in the Army or Navy of the United States.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02463.53 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Print Date: circa 1880 Pagination: 1 image : b&w Height: 16.4 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

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McCook, Daniel, fl. 1880

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