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Cook, George S., 1819-1902 [Cabinet photograph of Henry Heth]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02136.23 Author/Creator: Cook, George S., 1819-1902 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Photograph signed Date: 1865 ca. Pagination: 1 cabinet card Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

Henry Heth, wearing Confederate uniform. Clean and bright.

Heth, Henry, 1825-1899

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