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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 "Fort Burnh[a]m, Interior View."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.01 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Half stereo, 10.1 x 16.1 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

Image of soldiers amongst a group of closely-spaced tents.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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