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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Standing view of Johnson as military Gov. of Tenn.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0161 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Nashville, TN Type: Photograph Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.7 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "C.C. Giers, Nashville." Graphite inscription on verso "Andrew Johnson" "1869." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.C. Giers' National Portrait Gallery, 43 & 45 Union St., Nashville, Tenn. Negative No ______ Duplicates can be had at any time."

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