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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Carte de visite of Major General Halleck, 1/2 length view, facing forward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0444 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Genl. Halleck. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by D. Appleton & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the United States for the Southern District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Cartes de Visite D. Appleton & Co. 443 & 445 B'way New York A.A. Turner Photographer."

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