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Capitol During the Civil War
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Hand-tinted stationery showing the Capitol in Washington, D.C. in 1862. The blue tint on the dome may have been intended to represent the unfinished nature of the dome which was not completed until December, 1863. The letter was written by Rudolph Fine, a member of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry, to his wife.
April 1862
Magnus, Charles
Publication Information
| Creator | Magnus, Charles |
|---|---|
| Date Created | April 1862 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Civil War letters, 1861-1862 |
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| Call Number | SC 2595 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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