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Fort Pulaski

The image shows a man in civilian clothes surveying a cannon behind fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Ft. Pulaski" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" "4" "36" "M-5-144" and "M-5-309."

GLC05111.01.1145

Army of the James, cannon overlooking the river

The image looks out from fortifications on the James River, showing the rear of a cannon and a man standing next to it. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "19" and "XII." Taken along the James River...

GLC05111.01.1146

Rear view of a line of cannons

The image shows the back of a line of cannons with soldiers clustered around each cannon. There is a large pole near the center of the image and officers are lined up on either side of it. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1147

Sling cart for moving heavy cannon

The image shows a soldier leaning against the inside of one of the cart's huge wheels. Inscription on verso: "Sling cart for moving heavy cannon." Numeric notations on verso: "256" and "27." Numeric notation on recto: "256."

GLC05111.01.1148

Admiral Dahlgren and staff on the "Pawnee"

The image shows nine officers on the deck of a ship. Inscription on verso: "Admiral Dahlgreen and staff on the 'Pawnee." Additional inscription on verso: "Meserve Collection." Numeric notation on verso: "113."

GLC05111.01.1149

Side view of cannon in fortifications

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Swiveling cannon in fortifications overlooking waterway

The image shows a cannon built on a swiveling platform inside fortifications. Two men stand on either side of the cannon, one wears civilian clothes. A waterway is visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso...

GLC05111.01.1151

Army of the James, cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a rear view of a cannon inside fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "26" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1152

Army of the James, soldier behind cannon inside battery

The image shows a cannon and a soldier standing in fortifications. (Identical to #1143.) Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "46."

GLC05111.01.1153

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

Rear view of swiveling cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a rear view of a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "24" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1159

Swiveling cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. A man in civilian clothes leans against the side of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "45."

GLC05111.01.1160

Army of the James, swiveling cannon overlooking river

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon overlooking the James River. A man stands in the corner of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "38"...

GLC05111.01.1161

Civilian seated on cannon platform inside fortifications

The image shows a man in civilian clothes seated next to a cannon on a swiveling platform. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XII(?)."

GLC05111.01.1162

Confederate fortification Yorktown, Virginia

The image shows a row of four swiveling cannons inside Confederate fortifications. Four soldiers are visible in the distance. The near cannon is numbered "106" and the first two are labeled "Gen: Magruder Yorktown." Inscription on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1163

White House, former residence of Custis Washington

Inscription on verso: "Houses in Cities, Towns and Country. White House, formerly residence of Custis Washington." Numeric notation on verso: "156(99)."

GLC05111.01.0914

The Capitol Building mourning Lincoln

The Capitol bedecked in mourning for Lincoln's funeral. Hundreds of mourners are seen all around the building, on both the stairs and the balconies of the second floor. Inscription on verso: "Lincoln's Funeral Capitol Wash." Numeric notation on verso...

GLC05111.01.0928

Grand Review, Washington, D.C.

This image shows troops marching in the Grand Review in Washington, D.C. The photo is very dark. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XXVI" and "1271."

GLC05111.01.0971

House of Fair Oaks Battlefield

View of frame house with tent and covered wagon surrounding it. Inscription on verso: "House of Fair Oaks Battlefield." Numeric notation on verso: "68."

GLC05111.01.0880

Ravine at Yorktown, Virginia

A view of the several wooden buildings constructed in the Ravine at Yorktown, Virginia. Inscription on verso: "View of Ravine at Yorktown, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "17."

GLC05111.01.0881

View of a Bombproof Works

Inscription on verso: "View of Bombproof Works." Numeric notation on verso: "13."

GLC05111.01.0882