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Patriotic Letterhead
| Colorfully decorated letter received in the office of Wisconsin Governor James Lewis from Isaac Joiner of the Veterans Reserve Corps stationed in Alexandria, Virginia. He wishes to transfer to a Wisconsin regiment. The letterhead, which appears to have been hand tinted, depicts a large body of Union soldiers, some on horseback, on parade. Also includes the lyrics of the song, "Battle Cry of Freedom", written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root. |
| Image ID: | 94961 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 10 13 1864 |
| Creator Name: | Magnus, Charles, New York |
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| Collection Name: | Wisconsin Governor military correspondence, 1837-1910 |
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| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | Series 49 |
| Original Dimensions: | 8 x 10 inches |
| Horses |
| Trees |
| Cavalry |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Firearms |
| Military parades & ceremonies |
| Military uniforms |
| Soldiers |
| Men |
| Moustache |
| Patriotism |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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