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E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Robert E. Lee.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05135.072 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w Height: 7 cm, Width: 11 cm Order a Copy

A young, dark haired Lee with mustache (but no beard) in dress uniform, holding hat with "VA" insignia. (Based on the ca. 1851 photograph of Lee; see GLC 439.) Heavily retouched. Half-length view.

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