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Gillem, Alvan C., fl. 1863 Carte de visite of Brigadier General Alvin C. Gillem, half-length view

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0393 Author/Creator: Gillem, Alvan C., fl. 1863 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1863/08/17 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Alvin C Gillem" "Aug 17/63." Ink inscription on verso "Alvan C. Gillem, Brigadier Genl. Vols. & Captain & A.Q.M. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

Gillem, Alvan C., fl. 1863

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