Neal Dow (1804-1897)

Neal Dow was a Union soldier and an ardent temperance reformer. Before the Civil War, as mayor of Portland, he drafted the "Maine Law" to drive the illegal liquor trade from the city. During the Civil War he was colonel of the 13th Maine and then promoted to brigadier general, volunteers. He was twice wounded at the Battle of Port Hudson and while recovering, he was captured and spent eight months in Libby Prison.

Date:
1875 circa 5 years
Original Format:
Carte de Visite
Item#:
MES16329
Photographer:
L. Berry
Height:
1221px
Width:
745px
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