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Prud'homme, R. Alexander Hamilton.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.08.02 Author/Creator: Prud'homme, R. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1835 Pagination: 1 p. 22.8 x 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Engraved from the original miniature by Arch. Robertson. From the National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, conducted by James B. Longacre and James Herring under the superintendence of the American Academy of the Fine Arts. Accompanied Alexander Hamilton letter (GLC04842.08.01).

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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