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Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) Albumen photograph with Gen. Harrison as commander of 1st Brigade, 20th Corps + signed note

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06164 Author/Creator: Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 30 x 25.7 cm Order a Copy

Portrait group showing Harrison on the far left standing next to the seated General Harrison and two other officers. With a bequest note on verso, ANS of Mrs. Eva Cogswell (General Cogswell's widow) giving it to Gen. Harrison's daughter Elizabeth on 15 April 1901.

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