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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell) (1821-1875) In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1041 Author/Creator: Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell) (1821-1875) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.0 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Gen. J. C. Breckenridge, C. S. A."

Breckinridge, from Kentucky, served as Vice President of the United States 1857-1861, as United States Senator 1861-1862, and as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army. He was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1860 Presidential election.

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