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E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0409 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1864/02 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

As major general, half-length seated view, facing right, holding cigar.
Same image as 408. Graphite inscription on verso "5." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "Knoxville, Tenn. February, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, new York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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