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Washburn, Cadwallader Colden, 1818-1882 As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait in profile, looking to his right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0830 Author/Creator: Washburn, Cadwallader Colden, 1818-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Washburn." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredericks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana. Passage du Havre, Paris." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

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