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Wigfall, Louis T., 1816-1874 In civilian suit, standing full-length portrait with cane and tophat in hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0877 Author/Creator: Wigfall, Louis T., 1816-1874 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Wigfall served as a brigadier general in Confederate Army. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Wigfall (Tx)," "C.S.A." "From Mrs. John Conout Oct 12 1928." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, From Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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