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E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) [General Robert E. Lee]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00215.03 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Photograph Date: [circa 1848] Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 7 cm. Order a Copy

Black & white portrait of a young General Robert E. Lee. Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway N.Y. Image included Originally with an autographed letter written by Robert E. Lee to his brother "Rose" (see GLC00215).

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

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