Captain Hughes, lately employed on special service

Captain Hughes, lately employed on special service in Circassia

Here we present an absorbing photograph of Captain Hughes, lately employed on special service in Circassia he brought the important intelligence to the Allies at Kertch of the fall of Anapa. It was taken between 1855 and 1865 by Fenton, Roger, 1819-1869.

The picture shows Captain Hughes, full-length portrait, seated, wearing a suit and top hat.

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Image ID# BC715D15
Ref: loc/Roger Fenton

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Crimean War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• 1850s

• Roger Fenton Crimean War