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Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson), 1824-1899 As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0851 Author/Creator: Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson), 1824-1899 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

Graphic inscription on verso "**Book" "Bvt. Maj. Gen. Manning F. Force." Ink inscription on verso "Manning F. Force. Brig. Gen. and Bv't. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers stamp on verso: "Webster & Bro. Louisville, Ky."

Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson), 1824-1899

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