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Robinson, John C As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0666 Author/Creator: Robinson, John C Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "John C Robinson Bvt Maj Gen Vols & Maj & Bvt Brig Gen USA." "1865" "Colonel 43d Inf and Bvt Maj Gen USA. Retired account of loss of left leg from wound received in line of duty, with full rank of Maj Gen USA, May 6 '69." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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