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Wisconsin Senate
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Composite of photographs of the Wisconsin Senate of 1862. At the top is a depiction of the Wisconsin State Capitol framed by two draped U.S. Flags. Below the capitol is a drawing of a beaver in the center with text on left and right that reads: "The Chief [unreadable] of this State, the Hon. L. P. Harvey, lost his life in the waters of the Tenn River, April 19, 1862 while [unreadable]. The Hon. E Salomon, on assuming the duties of his Office as Governor, appointed Thursday May 1st 1862 as a day of public rest, and recommended to the people of the State to assemble in their respective towns, cities, and villages, to commemorate the death of the late Governor, by public demonstrations appropriate to the occasion." Banner in center top reads: "Senate of Wis. for 1862."
1862
S.W. Martin's Writing Academy
Publication Information
| Creator | S.W. Martin's Writing Academy |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1862 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 32 x 36 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Legislature composite photographs, 1858-1998 |
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| Call Number | PH 120.21 (3) 1862 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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