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Western Engraving Co. Engraving of John Alexander Logan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02463.45 Author/Creator: Western Engraving Co. Place Written: s.l. Type: Print Date: circa 1880 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w ; 22 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Engraved expressly for "Patriotism of Illinois" Clarke & Co. Publishers.

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

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