Portrait of Brevetted Brigadier General Benjamin Harrison
| Description: |
Harrison is wearing his uniform. He has a full beard. The 70th Regiment was organized in Indianapolis between July and August of 1862. Harrison was named as Colonel. They were active in campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, and were with Shermans army in North Carolina when Lees surrender was announced. He was a Brevetted Brig. General when he mustered out with the Regiment. |
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| Origin: | Circa 1865 |
| Created By: |
W. H. Bass Photo Company Collection |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/179 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Geography: |
Indiana--Indianapolis |
| Subjects: |
Presidents Harrison, Benjamin,1833-1901 Military officers United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 67th (1862-1864) United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 70th (1862-1865) Beards |
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