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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Carte de visite of Major General Halleck, standing against column, holding forage cap

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0443 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

Mounted on a thin board with part of a diagram on back. Graphite inscription on verso "694 13 695 14" "Halleck."

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