Portrait of Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, officer of the Federal Army

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Photograph
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Portrait of Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, officer of the Federal Army
Creator - photographer or artist
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, photographer
Date Created
1860-1865
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A full-body glass plate negative of Union Brigadier General
Winfield Scott Hancock in uniform
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Full-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 Winfield Scott Hancock
(1824 - 1886)
Home State: Pennsylvania
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1844
Command Billet: CO, Brigade (then Division)
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps
On the Campaign-He commanded the 1st Brigade of the 2nd Division/Sixth (VI) Corps and assumed command of the 1st Division/Second (II) Army Corps after MGen Richardson was wounded.
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