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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) [Brigadier General White and staff]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0156 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 photograph 23.5 x 15.9 cm Order a Copy

Gardner photograph. Brig. Gen. Julius White and eight staff officers posed in front of tent, under a shelter built of branches. Small dog near the seated man on the right side of the photograph. General White is seated center and wears a slouch hat. Staff officers are posed differently than in last two photographs [.0154, .0155] and tent flap is now closed. "XXIV" "845."
See GLC 5111.01.0154, .0155

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