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A. Hesler Artist As colonel, standing full length portrait, leaning on chair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0552 Author/Creator: A. Hesler Artist Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.5 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Genl John McArthur" "Capt A Taudress." Ink inscription on verso "330" "John McArthur, Col. 12th Ill Vols, Brig Gen USV 3/21/62, Bvt Maj Gen USV 12/15/64." Photographers imprint on verso: "A. Hesler Artist 113 Lake St. Chicago."

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Civil War
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The American Civil War

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