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Portrait of Maj. Gen. John Newton, officer of the Federal Army

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
Subject - ex: soldier(s) in uniform, landscape, city street, interior scene, etc.: Half-body glass plate negative of General in uniform
Format - ex: ambrotype, glass plate negative, copy print, etc.: Glass plate negative
Rights - a statement of any use restrictions or ownership: This item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States because copyright has expired, but we have not determined its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. You are responsible for your own use.
Source - owner or repository of original or digital image: 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.; Antietam on the Web

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