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William M. Nelson

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Quarter-length oval portrait of William M. Nelson of Racine, Wisconsin. In November 1863 he was assigned to the river gunboat U.S. Carondelet during the Red River Campaign.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Wisconsin in the Civil War
Call Number
PH 6050.79

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013HW3
Legacy ID
WHi 74258

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