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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Thomas D. Doubleday, as Colonel, standing, Napoleonic pose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0348 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.9 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Brady, New York." Ink signature on verso "Yours Very truly Thos. D. Doubleday Col. 4th N.Y.V. Arty." [Brother of Abner]

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