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Oglesby, Richard J., 1824-1899 As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0620 Author/Creator: Oglesby, Richard J., 1824-1899 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscripton on verso "Richard J Oglesby Major General Vols USA" "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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