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Benham, Henry Washington (1813-1884) As brigadier general, seated, facing right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0227 Author/Creator: Benham, Henry Washington (1813-1884) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Henry W. Benham. Brig Gen. and Bv't. Maj Gen. Vols.: Col. Eng. and Bv't. Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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