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Civil War Military Portraits

Historic portraits of Civil War-era officers in formal uniforms, showcasing various ranks and styles of attire from the 1861-1865 period.

Portrait of brevetted Brigadier General Napoleon Bonaparte McLauglen (1823-1887). Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
Portrait of brevetted Brigadier General Napoleon Bonaparte McLauglen (1823-1887). Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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General Getty. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Mitchel, Ormsby MacKnight .
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George Henry Thomas (born 31 July 1816 in Newsoms, Virginia, USA, died 28 March 1870 in San Francisco, California) was a professional soldier and Major General in the US Army. After a painting by Thomas Nast (1840-1902), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, North America
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R. D'Orleans, Duc de Chartres. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Title from Civil War caption books. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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G.W. Vanderbilt. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Williams, Hon. Jeremiah Norman of Ala. Captain of the Clayton Guards, C.S.A. later Major of the First Ala. Inf. CSA
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H.M. Plaisted, 11th Maine Inf.. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Bv't-Brigadier General Edward W. Whitaker. Civil War Photograph Collection, No. 4480. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel.
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Adm. T.B. Howard
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Anderson, General T.E. of Fla.
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General A.P. Howe, U.S.A.. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Colonel M.S. Stokes. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Title from Civil War caption books. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Matthews, Hon. Stanley of Ohio, Lt. Col. of 23rd Ohio Inf. USA Col. of 57th Ohio, Justice of Supreme Court
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Maxey, Hon. Samuel Bell, Sen. of Texas, General in Confederate Army, March 19, 1875
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Chaplain J.F. Sutton, 102nd New York Inf. USA. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Eugene A. Carr, colonel 3d Ill. Cavalry, oval bust portrait, facing left. Civil War Photograph Collection, No. 4765. Carr, Eugene A, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel.
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Franz Sigel, 1824 bis 1902, Unionsgeneral im Bürgerkrieg, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated.
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1800S 1860S Portrait Joseph K Mansfield Brigadier General Union Army Was Killed September 18 1862 Battle Of Antietam
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Lieutenant Colonel Bidwell. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Title from Civil War caption books. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Major T. J. Rodman, Commanding Officer, Watertown Arsenal, 1859-1865 , Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Surg. H.A. Potter, 50th New York Engineers. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Gen. W.C. Neville U.S.M.C.
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Possibly Adjutant Carl (Charles) Schmitt, Union officer, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front / photographed by Godshaw & Mathis, Owensboro, Ky.. Title devised by Library staff. Identification provided by Mike Peake, 2005, In: Adolph Metzner photograph album ., no. 72, Color laser copy reference surrogate, showing front and back of photo, filed with finding aids for LOT 8751 in P&P Reading Room. Schmitt, Carl, 1831-1893, Military service, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military officers, Union.
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Winfield Scott (1786-1866) American soldier. Chief of command of American forces 1841-61. Illustration published London, March 1861. Wood engraving.
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McMillan, Hon. Samuel James Renwick of Minn. 2nd Lt. in Stillwater Frontier Guards during Indian War of 1862
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Philip R. De Trobriand. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Brigadier General B. F. Kelley, U.S.A. / Gutekunst. photographist.. Title from item, Reference copy in BIOG FILE. Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891, Military service, Military officers, Union, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union.
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General Townsend USA. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . Townsend, Edwin Franklin, 1833-1909, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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John Bell Hood - US military: Confederate General Date: 1831 - 1879
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General J.D. Imboden. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Title from Civil War caption books. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Watmough, Jos. H. Paymaster U.S. Navy
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Loring, Hon. George Bailey, Rep. of Mass. Surgeon of 7th Regt., Mass V. Militia, 1842-1844
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A French soldier, known as a Poilu because of the beard which is popular in the regiment. The word, "Poilu" actually means "the hairy one." June 28, 1951.
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Jones, Col. A.W. of Va.
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US Civil War General Franz Sigel was a German refugee from the failed Baden Revolution of 1848. He was a 'political' general who recruited German immigrants into Union forces. At the Battle of Pea Ridge, March 8, 1862, he commanded two divisions and artillery in the Union victory over Confederate General Earl Van Dorn (BSLOC_2018_8_6)
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John Gregg, Brigadier General, C.S.A., head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Title devised by Library staff, Written on verso: Brig. Genl. John Gregg, Texas, Reference copy in BIOG FILE. Gregg, John, 1828-1864, Military service, Military officers, Confederate, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Confederate.
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Denver, General John W. (not in uniform) U.S.A.
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B.H. Robertson. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Contre Amiralen Lordenren O.G Nordenskjöld Shipwreck 1819-1837.Contre Admiral Lorden O.G Nordenskjöld Shipwreck 1819-1837
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Union General John Pope, USA Civil War
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Major General George Armstrong Custer of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Regiment, 5th Regular Army Cavalry Regiment, Aide-de-Camp U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment, and General Staff U.S. Volunteers Infantry Regiment, in uniform, 1865
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General George Custer, 1865
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Wm. Barksdale. Brigadier General Miss.. From Brady negative. Barksdale, William, Military service, Generals, Confederate, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Confederate.