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Devens, Charles (1820-1891) As colonel, standing, holding sword

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0334 Author/Creator: Devens, Charles (1820-1891) Place Written: Boston Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.5 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Col. Devens." Graphite inscription on verso "Charles Deven 1820-1891 jurist & general Army of the Potomac. Attorney general of the US 1877-81." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W.Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

Devens, Charles, 1820-1891

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