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Hooker, Joseph (1814-1879) As major general, 1/2 lengthview, seated, facing right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0479 Author/Creator: Hooker, Joseph (1814-1879) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co." Graphite inscription on verso "78" "Major General Joseph Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York Paris Passe du Havre 51 Habana Calle de la Habana 108." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

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