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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Aquia Creek

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0994 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: Stafford County, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 photograph 9.5 x 9.5 cm Order a Copy

The photo shows a wagon train in the foreground moving towards the river bank, with a riverside settlement and various boats in the river. Inscription on image: "Aquia Creek," which may refer to the Confederate District in the Department of Northern Virginia. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "681" and "V." Written in Aquia Creek, Virginia, in Stafford County.

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