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Unknown [Carte de visite of Confederate Genereal Humphrey Marshall]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06311.02 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: no date Pagination: 1 engraving : docket ; 10 x 6 cm. Order a Copy

Engraving of General Humphrey Marshall in the form of a carte de visite.

Humphrey Marshall was a Confederate brigadier general. Previously served in Congress from Kentucky. Served in Bragg's Kentucky invasion, after which he resigned.

Marshall, Humphrey, 1812-1872

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