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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Carte de visite of Brigadier General William H. French, seated half view, facing right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0384 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "172." Ink inscription on verso "William H. French, Major General Vols. & Major 2nd Artillery U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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