Vice-President Henry Wilson
Title
Vice-President Henry Wilson
Subject
The District of Columbia Emancipation Act
Description
This is a photograph of former Vice-President and Senator Henry Wilson. He introduced bills that freed slaves in the District of Columbia, permitted African Americans to join the Union army, and provided equal pay to black and white soldiers.
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540
Brady-Handy Photograph Collection
Brady-Handy Photograph Collection
Date
[between 1855 and 1865]
Rights
No known restrictions on publication.
Original Format
Glass Negative
Files
Citation
“Vice-President Henry Wilson,” The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act Celebrations, accessed May 10, 2024, https://janehistory390.omeka.net/items/show/4.