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Hall, Charles Bryan (b. 1840) Engraving of Lafayette McLaws

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02460.31 Author/Creator: Hall, Charles Bryan (b. 1840) Place Written: s.l. Type: Print Date: circa 1880 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w ; 29 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Biographical note is adhered to the bottom.

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897
Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-1913

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