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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 "Engineers R. R. Depot."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.09 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Full stereo, 10.8 x 17.1 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

Image shows eight men in a mixture of military and civilian dress, accompanied by four women and two young girls. No railroad is visible.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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