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Alarm at Humboldt

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The alarm at Humboldt, Tennessee, July 28th, 1862. A watercolor by John Gaddis of the 12th Wisconsin Volunteers Company E.

Date Created:
July 28, 1862
Creator:
Gaddis, John

Publication Information

Creator Gaddis, John
Date Created July 28, 1862

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 13.101

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IU5
Legacy ID
WHi 33596

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