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Men of Mark Publishing Co. [Portrait of John William Flinn]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04573.14 Author/Creator: Men of Mark Publishing Co. Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1860-1870 Pagination: 1 engraving ; 40.6 x 30.2 cm. Order a Copy

Engraving of John William Flinn, noted as published by Men of Mark Publishing Co. located in Washington D.C.

John William Flinn was a member of the 17th Mississippi Infantry in Barksdale's (Humphrey's) Brigade, McLaw's (Kershaw's) Division.

Flinn, John William, fl. 1863-1893

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