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Longstreet, James (1821-1904) As lieut. general CSA, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0892 Author/Creator: Longstreet, James (1821-1904) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Longstreet." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Longstreet" "1st Corps" "Lieut. Gen. J. Longstreet, C.S.A." "Lossings Page 344" and "Waverly 1922"

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