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John McArthur

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Vignetted portrait of Brigadier General John McArthur. At the start of the Civil War he was a colonel of an Illinois volunteer regiment, but after the Battle of Fort Donelson he was promoted to Brigadier General and took part in the Battle of Shiloh.

Date Created:
1865
Creator:
Gehrig

Publication Information

Creator Gehrig
Date Created 1865

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Source Collection State Historical Society of Wisconsin Civil War photographs, circa 1861-circa 1865
Call Number PH 6050.76

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013HU1
Legacy ID
WHi 74256

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