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CARTE-DE-VISITE PHOTOGRAPH of Colonel Max Einstein. Knees-up view of in uniform, casually posed with sword, leaning against column. Photographer: Gutekunst, Philadelphia. Colonel Max Einstein (1822-1906) was the regimental commander of the 27th Pennsylvania Infantry which contained many Jews. Einstein’s regiment fought at First Bull Run (Manassas) and covered the retreat of the Union army following the humiliating defeat. See https://www.shapell.org/civil-war-soldier-database/soldier/508.