Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Giant knife presented to John Fox Potter by Missouri Republicans after his challenge to duel with a Virginia congressman, 1860. (Museum object #1957.112) |
Wisconsin Civil War Officer, U.S. Congressman |
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Brief biography of Civil War veteran and three term U.S. Congressman best remembered for disobeying orders to return fugitive slaves to their owners. |
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