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Barrett, James A., fl. 1861-1865 As 1st lieutenant, seated full-length portrait with forage cap on table

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0918 Author/Creator: Barrett, James A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Yours very Truly James A. Barrett 1st Lieut. 48th Regt. N.Y.S.V." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.E. James' Photograph Gallery, 267 Fulton Street, Brooklyn."

Barrett, James A., fl. 1861-1865

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