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Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934 As sergeant, standing 3/4 length portrait wearing forage hat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1228 Author/Creator: Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Lucius T. Stanley, Son of Mrs. F.E.S." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. J. Moulton, Photographer 116 & 118 Water St., Elmira, N.Y."

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