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Satterlee, Richard S., fl. 1860-1875 Standing full length portrait, with sword leaning against wrist

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0681 Author/Creator: Satterlee, Richard S., fl. 1860-1875 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Richard S Satterlee Lieut Col, Chief Med Purveyor, Bvt Brig Gen USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T.Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Phootographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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