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Chappel, Alonzo, (1828-1887) Capture of Fort Donelson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0147 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, (1828-1887) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1866 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Donelson" dated 1866. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11-16, 1862. Engraved after a painitng by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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