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

Date

[between 1855 and 1865]

Rights

No known restrictions on publication.

Original Format

Glass Negative

Files

02077r.jpg

Citation

“Vice-President Henry Wilson,” The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act Celebrations, accessed May 10, 2024, https://janehistory390.omeka.net/items/show/4.