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Arsenal Grounds near Petersburgh RR Bridge, Richmond, Va

Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View in the Arsenal Grounds, near the Petersburgh R. R. Bridge, Richmond, Va. showing Shot, Shell, and Cannister scattered around." Large stores of munitions -- pyramids of cannonballs...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This view was taken the Morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." A soldier...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." Side view of...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay on the foot passage in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' Part of a broken Musket and Bayonet stuck in the bank. The marks and spots on his...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay on the foot passage in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' Part of a broken Musket and Bayonet stuck in the bank. The marks and spots on his...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Rebel soldiers killed in the trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation." This view shows the construction of their bomb proofs and Covered passages, which branch off in every direction...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Rebel soldiers killed in the trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation." This view shows the construction of their bomb proofs and Covered passages, which branch off in every direction...

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Inside Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "This picture is a good view of the covered ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' The Union soldiers had to charge up and down the obstructions. In the foreground centre...

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Inside Fort Mahone [copy 2 with different caption]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "This picture is a good view of the Covered Ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' The Union soldiers had to charge up and down these obstructions. In the foreground centre...

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A dead Rebel Soldier, inside the Union Picket lines. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." Tax stamp removed.

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va. [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A dead Rebel Soldier, inside the Union Picket lines. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865."

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "This View was taken in the Rebel Trenches, the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865, and shows a dead Rebel Soldier who must have died instantly, his left temple and part of the head...

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Rebel Soldier, killed in the trenches before Petersburgh. The shots and marks on his face, are blood issuing from his mouth and nose. The wound is in the head, caused by a fragment of shell. View taken the...

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The Rebel Works at Petersbugh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten above caption: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "A large Gun in the Rebel Works at Petersburgh, Va. It is stated that during the fight, Sunday, April 2d, 1865, Gen. Lee stood on the little knoll...

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Union picket line in front of rebel Fort Mahone

John C. Taylor, Hartford, Conn. Caption: "Union picket line in front of rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation'. These are the original views taken by 'Brady,' the Government Artist, during 1861-2-3-4-5. They can be obtained only...

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Breastworks in the Union Fort Sedgwick

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Breastworks at Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebel soldiers 'Fort Hell.' This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865."

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Interior of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Interior of the Southern Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation,' showing Gabions, 'Chevaux de Frise,' & c. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865...

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Killed at the Battle of Antietam

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Gardner's Gallery, Wa(s)hington, D. C. Negative by Alex Gardner. Three dead soldiers heaped against a rail fence with a bleak, decimated landscape in the background.

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Graves of U.S. Soldiers

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Graves of U.S. Soldiers Killed in the attack on Ft. Stevens, July 12, 1864 -- View in front of the Barracks." Well marked graves with soldiers sitting in front of the grave markers and standing behind them.

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Graves of U.S. Soldiers [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Graves of U.S. Soldiers Killed in the attack on Ft. Stevens, July 12, 1864 -- View in front of the Barracks." Well marked graves with soldiers sitting in front of the grave markers and standing behind them.

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Battlefield before Fort Stevens

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Battlefield before Fort Stevens. Ruins of a house destroyed by the fort garrison to secure a range, July 12, 1864." One 2-story chimney and one 1-story chimney are all that remain of the house.

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Fort Sumter Celebration

A huge crowd at the flag raising celebration. With tax stamp.

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Fort Sumter from the East

S. T. Souder, Charleston, S. C., publisher. Shows the face of the fort, heavily damaged by the shelling. Caption: "A View of Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C., from the East. This picture of Fort Sumter gives a good view of the Eastern, or sea face...

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East face of Ft. Sumpter

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Series number printed 3128, with "5" handwritten over "8". Caption: "View of the east face of Fort Sumpter, Charleston Harbor, S. C." Shows a cannon lying in a heap of rubble.

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Interior of Fort Sumter

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Interior of Fort Sumpter, S. C., looking south, showing Officers' Quarters."

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Fort Sumter -- After the First Bombardment in 1861

G. N. Barnard, Charleston, S. C. Men standing in the entryway of Sumter. The fort is in very good condition.

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The Jury Flag Staff Erected by Gen. Anderson

Quinby & Co., Charleston, S.C., publisher. An extensive caption describes the surrender of Fort Sumter, and the ceremonial discharge of a cannon saluting the U.S. flag as it was being lowered, which killed two men and injured several more. Shows...

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Interior View Showing the Northeast Angle

Quinby & Co.,Charleston, S.C., publisher. Extensive caption describes Gen. Wade Hampton and Rev. Bishop Lynch and others standing by a 10-inch Columbiad gun.

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View of Fort Sumpter, Interior

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View of Ft. Sumpter, Interior. Showing the gabions, bomb-proof &c."

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Charleston, S.C. and Forts in the Vicinity

John P. Soule, Boston, publisher. "Fort Sumter from the Bar, Charleston, S.C." Inscription on verso: "N. Bleobb"

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East Face of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C

Appears to be same image as GLC05137.82. Handwriting on left end of verso: "East Face of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C. No. 629." On right end in a different hand: "East Face of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C." And in center: "66.8.4"...

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Interior of Sumter 1865, New Flag Staff

G. L. G. Cook, Charleston, S. C. Preparations for the flag raising ceremony.

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Charleston Harbor, Interior of Fort Sumter

With the handwritten date 1867.1.5. and tax stamp. Same image as 5137.87.

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Fort Johnson Battery

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Shows Fort Sumpter across the water in the distance. Fort Johnson's cannons peak out from behind their entrenchments.

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Fort Johnson, Morris Island, S.C

One of the "War Views" series, but there is no label on back giving identification or series number. Contains handwritten incription: Ft. Johnson, Morris Island, S.C. looking S.E. Ft. Sumpter in distance." In a second hand: "Hattie M. Wiltsie, Oct...

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View from Fort Moultrie

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View from the parapet of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, S.C., looking N.E."

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View from Fort Moultrie

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View from Fort Moultrie, looking East." Brick walled fort with cannon. Beach outside fort.

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Fort Wagner, Morris Island

Series title but no Anthony imprint. Caption: "200 pdr. Parrott Gun in Fort Wagner, Morris Island, near Charleston." Shows artillerists posed around gun as if awaiting orders to load and fire. Although this card carries the "War Views" series...

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Stockade on Morris Island, S.C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Stockade on Morris Island, S. C., where the Rebel prisoners were placed under fire, in retaliation for placing Union Prioners under fire at Charleston."

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Fort Putnam, on Morris Island, near Charleston

Series title but no Anthony imprint. Shows two soldiers lounging on a pyramid of cannonballs. Cannon, ammunition, boxes of supplies and defensive walls also visible. Although this card carries the "War Views" series title there is no identification...

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Interior View of Fort Putnam, Morris Island, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

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Interior View of Castle Pinckney, Charleston Harbor, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Interior View of Castle Pinckney, Charleston Harobr, S. C. Showing the Sally port."

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North Carolina times. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (June 29, 1864)]

Union-occupation newspaper. Masthead motto reads "Liberty and Union - Now and Forever - One and Inseparable." Front page prints recently passed U.S. laws, including acts to provide trials for minor offences and to incorporate homes for women and...

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Weekly gazette and comet. [Vol. 45, no. 21 (March 4, 1863)]

Union occupation newspaper. Mediation between the Southern commissioners and Secretary of State Seward, sinking of the U.S. Gunboat "Kinsman," News from Washington - the Negro Soldier Bill rejected, capture of the "Queen of the West," Charleston...

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The Star-Extra

An extra sheet of the Washington D.C. "Star." Contains three articles: first one from West Virginia on General Morris's attack against a division of Wise's army near Buckanon. Second article on the Tennessee disunionsts seizing the railroad between...

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Dispatch! Extra. Death of the President

Newspaper clipping reports that President Lincoln is dead. Falsely announces that Secretary Seward has also been murdered. Includes information on the plotting of the assassination.

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Herald extra

Reports on various events related to the 19 April 1861 Baltimore Riot, during which secessionists attacked Union soldiers passing through the city. Headlines announce "Governor Hicks Yielding" and "Massachusetts Regiment Reach Washington!"...

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Herald extra. [May 30, 1861]

Two government steamers fired upon at Sewell's Point. Rebels evacuate Grafton in great haste. Rebel cavalry and soldiers in jail at Washington. Col. Bartlett's brigade bound to Fortress Monroe.

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Grant's Petersburg progress. [Vol. 1, no. 4 (April 10, 1865)]

Whimsical and humorous newspaper published by soldiers. Printing news of Gen. Lee's surrender. Includes humorous advertisement for the capture of Jefferson Davis.

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Nashville weekly union. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 25, 1863)]

News include report of 4th Mich. Cav. defeating 1st Alabama and capturing their flag. Prints 157 regulations to be followed under martial law. Ink inscription "G.W.C." Later graphite inscription "My uncle Geo. W. Clark."

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