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Ord, Edward Ortho Cresap, 1818-1883 As major general, standing full length portrait, leaning on table

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0625 Author/Creator: Ord, Edward Ortho Cresap, 1818-1883 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Maj Gen Ord. Table on which the Surrender was signed." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portait Gallery."

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