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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Albumen of David Herold]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07738.05 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 27 April 1865 Pagination: 1 albumen Height: 31 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Inscribed on verso: "David E. Herold Conspirator. Hanged July 7, 1865. Was with Booth in the barn, but surrendered and came out before the barn was set on fire."
Photograph shows Herold wearing coat, vest, and tie, in wrist irons, aboard the U.S.S. Montauk. The photograph is mounted on board.

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