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Rogers, J., (fl. 1860) The First Congress

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0119 Author/Creator: Rogers, J., (fl. 1860) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 15 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "The First Congress" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Patrick Henry, Peyton Randolph, Charles Thomas, Reverend Jacob Duche, and Richard Henry Lee. Engraved by J. Rogers.

Thomas, Charles, fl. 1860
Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
Duche, Jacob, 1737-1798
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794

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