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The crater at Petersburg

The image shows seven men in suits in various positions around a bomb crater, with a white dog in the photo, and a field lined by trees in the distance. Four buildings also sit in the background. Inscription on verso: "Petersburg Va the Crater."

GLC05111.01.1093

Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville, VA. March, 1862.

One photograph entitled, " Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville, VA," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. Published by Philp & Solomons. Page taken from "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War. Volume...

GLC05111.01.0035

Two-story white house with flagpole in front. [1861-1865 ca.]

Several people stand on the porch of a two story white house that shows sign of battle damage. A black man stands just in front of it, holding the reins of a horse. There is a flagpole in the center of the image and the United States flag is raised...

GLC05111.01.0579

to Mary West

Written by Lewis to his sister Mary. Continues the letter on 30 August and 5 September. Disparages where he is stationed, saying it is desolate and lacks civilized life. Says he has been made an executive officer again, due to personnel changes on...

GLC03836.37

to Sister Sophia

There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.

GLC07205.059