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Cedar Mountain battlefield, Virginia, with six Federal soldiers standing over freshly dug graves and scattered fence rails.

Inscription on verso: "Graves on Battlefield Cedar Mountain." Numeric notation on verso: "4."

GLC05111.01.0772

Horse carcasses on Cedar Mountain battlefield, Virginia, with two Federal soldiers surveying the carnage.

Inscription on verso: "dead horses-Cedar Mountain Battlefield." Numeric notation on verso: "94."

GLC05111.01.0773

Cedar Mountain battlefield, Virginia, from the Federal positions with Cedar Mountain in the distance.

Inscription on verso: "Battlefield Cedar Mountain." Numeric Notation on verso: "15."

GLC05111.01.0774

U.S. Sanitary Commission members with wagon and commissions flag.

Inscription on verso: "Sanitary Commission." Numerican Notation on verso: "1199-XXXIV."

GLC05111.01.0775

U.S. Sanitary Commission Building, as viewed from across a street with trees in front.

Inscription on verso: "US Sanitary Commission." Numeric notation on verso: "34."

GLC05111.01.0776

The Monument [Methodist] Church, Richmond, VA.

Inscription on verso: "Monument Methodist Church." Numeric Notation on verso: "33."

GLC05111.01.0777

Beaufort, S.C., as viewed from across the Beaufort River with the Fuller House in center background.

Inscription on verso: "View in Beaufort, S.C." Numeric Notation on verso: "61(9)."

GLC05111.01.0778

Charles City Court House with trees and two men standing in front.

Inscription on verso: "Charles City Court House." Numeric Notation on verso: "65."

GLC05111.01.0779

The Slaughter Pen at the base of Big Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield [PA]. Confederate corpses lie scattered about among the rocks.

Inscription on verso: "The Wilderness slaughterpen." Numeric notation on verso: "128."

GLC05111.01.0780

House near the mange

Inscription on verso: "House near the mange." Numeric notation on verso: "52(556)."

GLC05111.01.0781

Butler's House in Beaufort, South Carolina, with a group of Federal soldiers on porch and barn in background.

Inscription on verso: "Butler's House Beaufort, S.C." The stately home of General Matthew C. Butler in Beaufort South Carolina. Numeric notation on verso: "55."

GLC05111.01.0782

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia.

Inscription on verso: "Marshall House Alexandria, VA." Numeric notation on verso: "60(1047)."

GLC05111.01.0783

Headquarters of General Lafayette, with a group of Contraband and black servants out front, including two men reclining on ground.

Inscription on verso: "HQ Gen Lafayette." Numerical notation on verso: "64."

GLC05111.01.0784

Lacey House, Falmouth, Virginia, with army wagons on right and left.

Inscription on verso: "Lacy [sic] House [1864 Va]." A large house standing alone in the center of a field, with a horse-drawn wagon in the center of the image. Numeric notation on verso: "138."

GLC05111.01.0785

Phillips House, Falmouth Station, Virginia, still smoldering from the fire that devastated it.

Inscription on verso: "Phillips House." Numeric notation on verso: "140."

GLC05111.01.0786

Robinson House, Manassas battlefield, Virgina.

Inscription on verso: "Robinson House Bull Run." Numeric Notation on verso: "44." Additional inscription on verso: "Picturesque House Campsite."

GLC05111.01.0787

Cedar Mountain battlefield, with Federal soldiers standing on either side of the image in foreground.

Inscription on verso: "Battlefield Cedar Mountain." Numeric notation on verso: "18."

GLC05111.01.0788

Matthew's House, Manassas battlefield [VA], with horses and buggy and a small group of men standing out front.

Inscription on verso: "Mathew's House 'Store House' Manassas/B.R." Numeric notation on verso: "53(55)."

GLC05111.01.0789

Fort Monroe [VA], with lighthouse and bell tower in background along a sandy strip and a man sitting on a barrel in immediate foreground.

Inscription on verso: "Light House, Bell Tower." The forts walls loom in the background and two sets of rail road tracks run through the image. Numeric notation on verso: "12."

GLC05111.01.0790

Ruins of railroad bridge and mill on the Appomattox River, Petersburg [VA], with man standing on river bank.

Inscription on verso: "Ruined Mills & RR Bridge across Appomattox." Note: Steam engine that was torched while upon the bridge [at center], now resting on its side on the far bank. Numeric notation on verso: "20."

GLC05111.01.0791

Remains of the Franklin Paper Mill, with a large water wheel and a man seated on the left side of the image.

Inscription on verso: "Ruins Franklin Paper Mill." Numeric notation on verso: "22."

GLC05111.01.0792

Remains of Old Mill at Petersburg, Virginia.

Inscription on verso: "Ruins Old Mill at Petersburg, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "23."

GLC05111.01.0793

Ruins of former headquarters of Gen. John Magruder's with seven men standing in road and a pile of rubble in immediate foreground.

Inscription on verso: "Genl McGruder's H.Q." Numeric notation on verso: "146."

GLC05111.01.0794

Ellison's Mill, Mechanicsville battlefield [VA].

Inscription on verso: "Elliston's [sic] Mill." Numeric notation on verso: "147."

GLC05111.01.0795

Ruins of Harpers Ferry Arsenal

The burned out ruins of the Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Armory, with two men surveying the remains. Inscription on verso: "Ruins of Harpers Ferry Arsenal." Numeric notation on verso: "10."

GLC05111.01.0796

A View of the Wilderness

Inscription on verso: "Hecatomb." Numeric notation on verso: "96."

GLC05111.01.0797

Victims at the Wilderness

Corpses of former soldiers who fought at the Wilderness. Inscription on verso:"The Wilderness dead." Numeric notation on verso: "127."

GLC05111.01.0798

Hotel at Sulpher Springs, Virginia

Image of a hotel at Sulpher Springs, Virginia, mostly hidden by trees, with a tent just beyond the stairs to the entrance. Inscription on verso: "Hotel at Sulpher Springs, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "66." Additional inscription on verso: "[2nd...

GLC05111.01.0799

Church at Bull Run

An image of a building is in the background, with the remains of a stone chimney in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Church at Bull Run." Numeric notation on verso: "58."

GLC05111.01.0800

Thorbrun's House, Bull Run

Image of a white house, enclosed by a white fence on the left and a wooden fence on the right. A horse is tethered to the wooden fence, while two men work at the woodpile in the center of the field. Inscription on verso: "Thorbrun's House, Bull Run."...

GLC05111.01.0801

Ruins of Stone Bridge on Manassas battlefield.

Stone bridge foundation remains in right foreground and sparse vegetation. The bridge once spanned Bull Run--site of fierce fighting in 1861 and 1862. Numeric notation on verso: "3/0." Taken by Barnard & Gibson in March 1862. (Photographic History of...

GLC05111.01.0802

Lincoln's Surveying Instruments [stereocard]

The compass, chain, saddle bags and "Jacob's Staff" used by Abraham Lincoln as a deputy land surveyor in Sangamon County from 1833-36. Inscription on verso: "Frank H. Hamilton. 700 South 7th Street Springfield Illinois." Additional inscription on...

GLC05111.01.0803

A Good View of the covered ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. 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 is a dead...

GLC05111.01.0804

He Sleeps His Last Sleep [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 554. He Sleeps His Last Sleep. A Confederate soldier being wounded had evidently dragged himself to a little ravine on the hill side, where he died." Numeric notation on verso: "30."

GLC05111.01.0805

James River Pontoon Bridge [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. James River Pontoon Bridge, opened for the passage of Steamers. No. 2539. Published by E & H T Anthony & Co." Numeric notation on verso: "250."

GLC05111.01.0806

Col. Moorehead [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 586. Col. Moorehead, 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers, on battle field of Antietam, 19th Sept., 1862."

GLC05111.01.0807

Thirty-Six men and boys on stairs, in uniform [stereocard]

Thirty-six men and boys sitting on a set of stairs leading up to a large stone building.

GLC05111.01.0808

General Caldwell and Staff [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 580. Group, General Caldwell and staff on Battlefield of Antietam, 21st September, 1862."

GLC05111.01.0809

Rear view of Lincoln's House in Springfield, Illinois [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Back view, Lincolns House Springfield Ill."

GLC05111.01.0810

Large wagonwheels [stereocard]

A pair of large wagon wheels, with a man standing between them to give an impression of size. Numeric notation on verso: "No. 1056."

GLC05111.01.0811

Newswagon [stereocard]

Two men behind a wagon, trying to sell a newspaper to a customer, while a man leaning against the wagon with a paper in his hand looks on. Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 617. A Welcome Visitor." Numeric notation on...

GLC05111.01.0812

Gibson and Staff [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 432. Group, Gibson and Staff."

GLC05111.01.0813

Mississippi Soldiers' graves, near McCool House [stereocard]

Ten gravestones are visible in this wooded area. Numeric notation on verso: "WWL229."

GLC05111.01.0814

Two soldiers and a cannon [stereocard]

Two Union soldiers pose with a cannon.

GLC05111.01.0815

Bodies of dead Federal soldiers on battlefield of the first day. [stereocard]

Several bodies laying on a battlefield. Inscription on verso: "The War for the Union." Numeric notation on verso: "391."

GLC05111.01.0816

Crutchfield House, Adams Express, Cameron Hill Chattanooga [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Crutchfield House, Adams Express, and Cameron Hill, Chattanooga, No. 2658."

GLC05111.01.0817

Block House in Arlington Heights [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Block House near Aqueduct Bridge, Arlington Heights, No. 2282."

GLC05111.01.0818

View of Confederate Line [stereocard]

Incription: "Views of confederate line from the first fort east of the W. and A. R. R."

GLC05111.01.0819

View of Johnsonville, Tennessee [stereocard]

Inscription: "View of Johnsonville, Tenn., the day before its evacuation by Federal troops, in December, 1864."

GLC05111.01.0820

View of Culpeper, Virginia [stereocard]

Inscription: "Views of Culpeper, Va."

GLC05111.01.0821

Interior View of Castle Pickney, Charleston South Carolina [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "No. 3121. Interior view of Castle Pickney, Charleston, S.C. City in the distance." Numeric Notation on verso: "255."

GLC05111.01.0822

Confederate Soldier killed at Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. C.S. Soldier killed by a shell 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, 1965, No. 3177." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.0823

Woods of Gettysburg [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Woods on the left wing, Battle of Gettysburgh. No. 2386." Numeric notation on verso: "256."

GLC05111.01.0824

War Horse "Gimlet" [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 643. Gimlet, a celebrated war horse of the Rappahannock."

GLC05111.01.0825

Interior of Union Fort Stedman [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Interior of the Union Fort Stedman Petersburgh, Va., showing Bombproofs. No. 3341." Numeric notation on verso: "254."

GLC05111.01.0826

Two Gunboats [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Gunboats Undela and Maume, James River, Va. No. 2689." Numeric notation on verso: "258."

GLC05111.01.0827

Execution of a Deserter [stereocard]

Black soldiers appear in the image. Inscription on verso: "War Views. Execution of a Deserter, Alexandria, Va. No. 4014."

GLC05111.01.0828

Dead Rebels at Spotsylvania [stereocard]

Inscription: "Dead Rebels of Ewell's Corps, killed at Spotsylvania, May 19, 1864. Laid out for burial." Numeric notation: "722." Numeric notation on verso: "450."

GLC05111.01.0829

Soldiers and Cannon, at Bull Run [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. No. 2060. Soldiers and part of a Battery, on the Battlefield of Bull Run." Numeric notation on verso: "44."

GLC05111.01.0830

Unburied dead at the Wilderness [stereocard]

Inscription: "Unburied dead on the battlefield of the 'Wilderness.' View taken several months after the battle, showing skeletons of the slain soldiers." Numeric notation on verso: "448."

GLC05111.01.0831

Confederate soldier killed at Petersburg [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. C.S. Soldier killed in Trenches, at the storming of Petersburge, Va. April. The marks and spots on his face, are blood issuing from his mouth and nose. The wound is in the head, caused by a fragment of shell. No...

GLC05111.01.0832

Dr. Richard Burr [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Dr. Richard Burr, Embalming Surgeon, Army of the James. No. 2530."

GLC05111.01.0833

Dead in Wheatfield [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "#193-Dead in Wheat-field." Numeric notation on verso: "518." Additional inscription on verso: "This view was bought in Little Road Top."

GLC05111.01.0834

Lincoln's Tomb [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Lincoln's Tomb. This belonged to H. Walls Fay, Custodian."

GLC05111.01.0836

Charleston South Carolina [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views, Charleston, S.C. and Forts in Vicinity." Numeric notation on verso: "10."

GLC05111.01.0837

Members of South Carolina Regiment laid for burial [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 250. Members of a South Carolina Regiment laid out for burial." Numeric notation on verso: "63." Additional inscription on verso: "W. W. Lytle."

GLC05111.01.0838

Interior of Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Interior of the Southern Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation' showing Gabions, 'Cheveaux de Frise' &c. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va, April 2nd, 1865. No. 3219...

GLC05111.01.0839

Picket Guard on the Alert [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. No. 2961. Picket Guard on the Alert."

GLC05111.01.0840

South view of Rappahannock Bridge [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 517. Rappahanock Bridge. South View. Negative by T.O. Sullivan."

GLC05111.01.0841

Military Telegraph Corps Wagon and Tent [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 786. Field Telegraph, Battery Wagon and officers tent of military telegraph corps-headquarters Army of the Po[t]omac, 24th June 1864."

GLC05111.01.0842

Camp near French's Bridge, Chickahominy River, Virginia [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "1861. War Views. 1865. No. 2340. Camp Near French's Bridges, Chickahominy River, Virginia. In the hollow in the foreground can be seen the mule teams and army wagons. The shelter tent camp and smoke from the numerous camp fires...

GLC05111.01.0843

Trossell's Barn, at Gettysburg [stereocard]

Inscription: "At Gettysburg. Trossell's Barnyard, where 9th Massachusetts Battery fought. They lost 81 out of 88 horses." Numeric notation on verso: "451."

GLC05111.01.0844

Bodies collected for burial near McPherson's woods [stereocard]

Inscription: "Bodies of the dead collected for burial in the field near McPherson's woods, south of Chambersburg Pike, on battlefield of first day." Numeric notation on verso: "390."

GLC05111.01.0845

Union Picket line at Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Union Picket line in front of the rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation,' Richmond, Va. No. 3201." Numeric notation on verso: "107."

GLC05111.01.0846

Union soldiers in front of fence at Antietam [stereocard]

Inscription: "A hot spot at Antietam. Union soldiers killed while 'charging' a Rebel Battery, September 17, 1862." Numeric notation on verso: "449."

GLC05111.01.0847

Confederate Water Batteries on James River [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "View of Confederate Water Batteries on James River. No. 1021. Same gun, as shown in No. 1020, with Magazine Traverse."

GLC05111.01.0848

Battlefield of Strawbury Plains [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. The Battlefield of Strawbury Plains, from the R.R. bridge, 15 miles above Knoxville, Tenn. No. 2666."

GLC05111.01.0849

Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-90

O-90. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscriptions on verso "BDF," "NNI," "O-90," "Bust," "HL O-90 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. &...

GLC05111.02.0023

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-96

O-96. Graphite inscription on verso "O-96," "N.80," "R.N.1." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wenderoth & Taylor late Broadbent & Co. 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. No. ______ N.B. Negatives will not be preserved longer than one year...

GLC05111.02.0024

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-112

O-112. Graphite inscription on verso "O-112, " "Watham [sic] April 6." [Waltham published this photo.] Photographers imprint on verso: "Black & Case Photographic Artists Boston & Newport R.I."

GLC05111.02.0026

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-112

O-112. Imprint on recto "President Lincoln. Photographed on the Balcony at the White House March 6, 1865 by Warren, Waltham." Graphite inscription on verso "O-113." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henry F. Warren Waltham Mass. Cartes De Visite."...

GLC05111.02.0027

Portrait of Lincoln, O-115

O-115. Imprint on recto "Abraham Lincoln Pres't U. S. Entered according ti Act of Congress, by Alex. Gardner, in the year 1865, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "25," "O-115,"...

GLC05111.02.0028

Portrait of Lincoln, O-115

O-115. Imprint on recto "Abraham Lincoln Pres't U. S. Entered according to Act of Congress, by Alex. Gardner, in the year 1865, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "O-117."...

GLC05111.02.0029

Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on patriotic card

Small cameo sized albumen prints of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington appear side by side in ovals decorated with stars. The Union shield appears below the photographs. An American eagle holding a scroll perches over two American flags above...

GLC05111.02.0031

Front view of the White House

Ink inscription on verso "President's house [18]67."

GLC05111.02.0037

Front view of the White House

Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's Album Gallery. No. 14. South Front of White House, Washington. The Photographs of this series were taken directly from nature, at considerable cost. Warning is therefore given that legal proceedings will be...

GLC05111.02.0038

Front view of White House with soldiers in front

Inscription on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "White House"

GLC05111.02.0039

Rear view of White House

Ink inscription on verso "67 Presidents House."

GLC05111.02.0040

Lincoln's pallbearers (5 photographs) [broken-up**]

Includes: Senator John Conness of CA (a); Reverdy Johnson of MD(b); Senator L.F.S. Foster of CN(c); Senator Benjamin Wade of Ohio(d); General Henry W. Halleck of Kentucky(e).

GLC05111.02.0046

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "John Conness Cal." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "John Conness, U.S. Senator Cal. Pall Bearer for A. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0046a

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "Reverdy Johnson." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Reverdy Johnson of Md. Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln, Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photograpic...

GLC05111.02.0046b

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "L.F.S. Foster Conn." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Senator Foster of Conn. Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln, Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0046c

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "B.F. Wade" Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352...

GLC05111.02.0046d

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Gen. H.W. Halleck Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street...

GLC05111.02.0046e

Mrs. Lincoln at age Forty-three

Mary Lincoln wears an attractive, dark, floral print gown and gloves. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso 'Mother Abe." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth...

GLC05111.02.0053

Mrs. Lincoln in a bonnet, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on verso "L." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0054

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on label on recto "Mrs. Lincoln" covering imprint "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso "Mrs. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352...

GLC05111.02.0055

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait

A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of...

GLC05111.02.0056

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait

A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the So. District...

GLC05111.02.0057

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

Right profile. A flattering portrait of the first lady. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York...

GLC05111.02.0058