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Secesh Gun, Fort Welles, Port Royal, S.C

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Sentry with bayonet stands near artillery gun. Another soldier wearing a greatcoat sits by the gun reading a letter.

GLC05140.01.10

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Signal Plant Fort Pulaski, Ga

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Two men seated on either side of a large plant. The plant has a large stake or stalk rising from its center. Photograph taken in rear of house.

GLC05140.01.11

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Martello Tower, Tyber Island, Ga. Built in 1537, by the Spanish

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph shows a large square building made of stone. Also shows fortifications and soldiers. [Green tax 3¢ stamp on verso.]

GLC05140.01.12

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Pivot gun & Crew, U.S. Ship Pocahontas, Edisto Ricer, S.C. April, 1862

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Thirty-three sailors on deck of ship standing around pivot gun. The tracks that allow the gun to move are visible on the deck

GLC05140.01.13

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Mortar U.S. Schooner C.P. Williams, Port Royal, S.C

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

An officer leans against the mortar gun with the rest of the crew posed in back of the gun. Two infantry drummer boys stand to the left, behind the gun

GLC05140.01.14