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Civil War Soldiers

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The men in this tintype image were among 500 soldiers taken prisoner at Brentwood on March 25, 1863 and sent to Richmond. They were exchanged for Confederate prisoners and released, and were back in Nashville by June 15, 1863. Private Porter Wait, Company C, of the 22nd Wisconsin Infantry, is the second from the right (with beard).

Date Created:
1863

Publication Information

Date Created 1863

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Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Call Number 9999001802

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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013L8U
Legacy ID
WHi 11005

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