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Confederate battery on James River above Dutch Gap

The image shows a rear view of a cannon built on a swiveling platform overlooking the James River. A man stands next to the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Conf. battery on James River above Dutch Gap." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1154

Cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a side view of a cannon inside fortifications. A soldier stands at attention behind the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1230" and "XXII."

GLC05111.01.1155

Fifteen officers posing with cannon

The image shows fifteen officers posing with a cannon built on a swiveling platform. Most of the men are in profile. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1115."

GLC05111.01.1156

Swiveling cannon with ramrods for loading cannonballs

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. Six ramrods used to load the cannonballs are propped up beside the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "36" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1157

Cannon in three pieces inside fortifications

The image looks down on a dismantled cannon inside fortifications. The cannon lies in three pieces and there is a stack of cannonballs in the corner. One man stands just inside the fortifications, another just above. Inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1158