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Washington, D.C.

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Engraving of the plan for Washington, D.C., drawn by E. Sachse and engraved by M. Hart for the Progress of the Republic. The engraving appears on a letter dated March 28, 1857, from Josiah A. Noonan to "Freddie."

Creator:
Sachse, E. (Edward)

Publication Information

Creator
Sachse, E. (Edward)

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
27 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Wis Mss WQ
Media Number
Box 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013KES
Legacy ID
WHi 41275

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