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Alexander Gardner

Lieutenant Washington, a Confederate Prisoner, and Capt. Custis [sic] (for Custer) U.S.A.

1862
Albumen silver print from glass negative
8.1 × 10.5 cm (3.2 × 4.1 in)

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