Papers and photographs, 1866-1904.

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Papers and photographs, 1866-1904.

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A sketch of the life and services of General Lucius Fairchild who served with the 1st and 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiments and was a three-term governor for the state of Wisconsin after the war. The sketch, probably written by Hosea Rood, discusses Fairchild's early life, participation in the California gold rush, Civil War participation, amputation of his left arm at the Battle of Gettysburg, and terms as governor of Wisconsin. Also touched upon is service with the American Council in Liverpool (England), return to Wisconsin, and term as Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The collection also includes an autograph card and a letter about the presentation of Civil War battle flags to the state. Photographs included in this collection are individual portraits of brothers Lucius and Cassius Fairchild in civilian clothing, their mother Sally Blair Fairchild, and pictures of Lucius in uniform. A photograph of the officers of the Second Wisconsin taken at Fredericksburg (Virginia) and the regimental mess of the 2nd are also included.

Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder) and.Photographs : 0.1 linear ft. (4 folders)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7775452

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Fairchild, Francis Bull,

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Fairchild, Cassius, 1829-1869.

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Fairchild, Lucius, 1831-1896

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American soldier and diplomat; gov. of Wisconsin. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Madison, to W.W. Belknap, 1870 Feb. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270524371 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Madison, to the President, 1884 Feb. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270524356 Lucius Fairchild, soldier and politician, was born in Ohio in 1831. At the age of 18 he set out for California to mine for gold. He spent six years in Califor...

Fairchild, Sally, 1802-1866.

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United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1864)

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Rood, Hosea W. (Hosea Whitford), 1845-1933

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Smith, Haldon L.

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Meyer Jr., George,

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