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Portrait of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, officer of the Federal Army
Item
Type - photograph or illustration
Photograph
Title - caption or label given by the creator
Portrait of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, officer of the Federal Army
Creator - photographer or artist
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, photographer
Date Created
1860-1865
Abstract - summary of image contents
A half-length portrait photograph of Union Major General George Meade
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Half-length portrait photograph
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Glass plate negative
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Source - owner or repository of original or digital image
Library of Congress
Description - notes, provenance, or other information about the image
Brigadier General George Gordon Meade
(1815 - 1872)
Home State: Pennsylvania
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1835;Class Rank: 19
Command Billet: Commanding Division
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 3rd Division, I Corps
On the Campaign-He was in command of the Third Division in the First (I) Corps, and relieved the wounded Maj. Gen. Hooker in command of the I Corps on the 17th.
(1815 - 1872)
Home State: Pennsylvania
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1835;Class Rank: 19
Command Billet: Commanding Division
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 3rd Division, I Corps
On the Campaign-He was in command of the Third Division in the First (I) Corps, and relieved the wounded Maj. Gen. Hooker in command of the I Corps on the 17th.
