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Unknown Headquarters of Brig. Gen. Williams [3rd Brigade, Banks' Division] near Darn[e]stown, Md., [on Muddy Branch]. [1861 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0338 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Darnestown, Md. Type: Photograph Date: 1861 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 27.3 x 22.9 cm Order a Copy

Title acquired from inscribed information on mount. Unknown photographer. A row of soldiers stand at attention to the left of the flag pole.

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