Type - photograph or illustration

Photograph

Title - caption or label given by the creator

Portrait of Maj. Gen. John Newton, 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-body glass plate negative of Union Brigadier General
John Newton in uniform

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Half-body glass plate negative of General in uniform

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Glass plate negative

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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Description - notes, provenance, or other information about the image

Brigadier General John Newton
(1822 - 1895)
Home State: New York
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1842;Class Rank: 2nd
Command Billet: Brigade Commander
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, VI Corps
On the Campaign-He led the 3rd Brigade/First Division of the Sixth (VI) Corps.

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