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David Hunter
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Engraved quarter-length carte-de-visite portrait of Major General David Hunter. David Hunter as promoted to Major General in August 1861 and was appointed Commander of the Western Department on November 2, 1861. The following winter and spring he was transferred to command the Department of Kansas and then to the Department of the South. In the spring of 1864 he was given the command of the Army of the Shenandoah.
circa 1860-1869
Dexter, Elias
Publication Information
| Creator | Dexter, Elias |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1860-1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Wisconsin in the Civil War |
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| 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 |
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