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Elmer E. Ellsworth

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Full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, F & S, 11th New York Infantry, in full Union uniform, leaning on a sword. He was born in Malta, New York, but moved to Chicago, where he worked as a law clerk. He was also close to President Lincoln and his family. He was killed on May 24, 1861 in Alexandria, Virginia, while he and a few others went to remove a Confederate flag. He was succeeded by Lieutenant Colonel Farnham.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869
Creator:
Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896

Publication Information

Creator Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896
Date Created circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection State Historical Society of Wisconsin Civil War photographs, circa 1861-circa 1865
Call Number PH 6050.74

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013HSW
Legacy ID
WHi 71025

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Elmer E. Ellsworth

Elmer E. Ellsworth

circa 1860-1869

Full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, F & S, 11th New York Infantry, in dress clothes. He was born in Malta, New York, but moved to Chicago, where he worked as a law c...

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Elmer E. Ellsworth

Elmer E. Ellsworth

circa 1860-1869

Carte-de-visite featuring a quarter length, hand-drawn portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, F & S, 11th New York Infantry, in Union uniform. He was born in Malta, New York but moved to Chicago, ...

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Prints
Elmer E. Ellsworth

Elmer E. Ellsworth

circa 1860-1869

Carte-de-visite featuring a full-length hand-drawn portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, F & S, 11th New York Infantry in full Union uniform, leaning on his sword. He was born in Malta, New York,...

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Photographs
Elmer E. Ellsworth

Elmer E. Ellsworth

Full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, F & S, 11th New York Infantry, in Union uniform and cap. He was born in Malta, New York, but moved to Chicago, where he worked as...

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