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Carl Schurz
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Engraved portrait of Carl Schurz, a German immigrant who settled in Wisconsin in 1855. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Schurz to the rank of general in order to encourage enlistment among the nation's German immigrants. Unfortunately, Schurz had no military experience. Although he labored to overcome his deficiencies and exhibited personal bravery, Schurz's military career was a disappointment.
circa 1860-1869
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W0138HB
WHi 55249
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Governor James T. Lewis
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Engraved portrait of Wisconsin Governor James Lewis. Lewis' signature is below the engraving, and underneath the signature is printed: "Governor of Wisconsin 1864-65."
Colonel Allyn C. Litchfield
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Engraved portrait of Col. A.C. Litchfield of the 7th Michigan Cavalry.
John Adams Dix
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Head and shoulders engraved portrait of General John Adams Dix.
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Engraved vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Robert E. Lee.
