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Pemberton, John C., 1814-1881 Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in civilian clothing

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05786.12 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John C., 1814-1881 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 20 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Pemberton wears civilian clothing. Sarcastic ink inscription on mount: "John C. Pemberton. Hero of Vicksburg"

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