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Barr & Young (photographer) [Carte-de-visite of Osband Emory]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09349 Author/Creator: Barr & Young (photographer) Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Photograph signed Date: 1864-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Signed as Col., 3rd US Col Cavalry. CDV, Barr & Young, Vicksburg imprint. Osband entered service as became colonel of the newly organized 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry in February, 1864. He was brevetted brigadier general for "gallant and meritorious service" in October, 1864.

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