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Upson, fl. 1861-1865 Portrait of Capt. Champlin of Ship "Scorpion" by J.T. Upson, Buffalo [salt print] [1861-1866 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0306 Author/Creator: Upson, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1866 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 21.6 x 28.6 cm Order a Copy

Title taken from inscription on recto. Commanded the schooner "Scorpion" in the War of 1812, as well.

Upson, fl. 1861-1865

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