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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Carte de visite of Brigadier General William S. Harney, seated with hands folded in lap, facing slightly right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0454 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1862 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

Faint erroneous imprint on image "Maj General Banks." Ink inscription on verso "William S. Harney. Brigadier General U.S.A. June 14, 1858. 2nd. Lieut 1st U.S. inf. Feb. 13, 1818. Bv't Major general U.S.A. Mch 13, '65, for long and faithful service. Retired Aug. 1, 1863 (over 45 years service.)" "1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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