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Ayers, Romeyn B., fl. 1825-1888 As brigadier general, seated slightly facing left

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0198 Author/Creator: Ayers, Romeyn B., fl. 1825-1888 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1865 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Col. 2d Art, 7/18/79" "B'vt. M.G. U.S.A." Ink inscription on verso "Romeyn B. Ayres Brig Gen Vols. & Capt. 5th U.S. Artillery." Manufacturers of the Best Photographic Albums Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

Ayers, Romeyn B., fl. 1825-1888

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