November 1862
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Photograph
Title: "What do I want, John Henry?"
A photographic print of three Union officers and two civilians in front of two large tents. Title from Gardner's Sketchbook No. 27 which reproduces this image with a text concerning "John Henry" [a former slave noted for his intelligence] and "Captain H--," quartermaster at headquarters. This famous image shows a young Black man waiting on a white Union captain. Labeled "2076" on negative.
GLC05111.01.0101