1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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 face are blood oozing from the wound in his head. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." View of a soldier's body with his hands folded over his belly. Same subject as #5137.57 with photograph shot lengthwise from above the head.

GLC05137.060

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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. Taken the morning after the storming of Petersburg, Va., April 2d, 1865." Several corpses lying in a trench, with muskets propped up against the trench wall.

GLC05137.061

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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. Taken the morning after the storming of Petersburg, Va., April 2d, 1865." Several corpses lying in a trench, with muskets propped up against the trench wall. Tax stamp removed.

GLC05137.062

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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 is a dead rebel soldier sticking out through the debris, and further on lies another Confederate soldier."

GLC05137.063

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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 is a dead Rebel Soldier sticking out through the debris, and further on lies another Confederate Soldier. This View was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." With tax stamp. The same image as GLC05137.63, but an earlier version. Note differences in captions.

GLC05137.064

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.065

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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."

GLC05137.066

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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 was (sic) carried away by a shell or solid shot, his blanket is across his breast, tied in the usual way, and his musket by his side, his rations lay scattered all around him. Half way up the side of the embankment is a foot passage, and the bottom of the Trench contains about two feet of water; our Union Soldiers had to charge across these…

GLC05137.067

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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 morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865. Tax stamp partially torn off.

GLC05137.068

1865/04/03

Photograph

Title: 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 in the foreground and actually shed tears when he saw his own troops being driven back by the Union soldiers. This view was taken April 3d, after the storming of Petersburgh, Va." With three cent tax stamp.

GLC05137.069

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: 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 of John C. Taylor, 17 Allen Place, Hartford, Conn."

GLC05137.070

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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."

GLC05137.071

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: 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." Shows various fort defenses.

GLC05137.072

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.074

1864/07/12

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.077

1864/07/12

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.078

1864/07/12

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.079

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Fort Sumter Celebration

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

GLC05137.080

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: 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, of Fort Sumter, with the Light House situated on the Northeast corner. The wood work on the outside, having the appearance of a wharf, was erected by the Confederate authorities for the purpose of holding the sand bags which were used to resist the fire from the Monitors and other naval vessels on this portion of the Fort. This outside work was…

GLC05137.081

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.082

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Interior of Fort Sumter

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

GLC05137.083

1861

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.084

1861/04/14

Photograph

Title: 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 the star and bars flying from the flag pole.

GLC05137.085

1861/04/14

Photograph

Title: 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.

GLC05137.086

1865

Photograph

Title: View of Fort Sumpter, Interior

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

GLC05137.087