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Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908 As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic pose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0682 Author/Creator: Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.4 x 6.4 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Genl Saxton." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig Gen Saxton." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New Yrok from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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