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Guesner, fl. 1864 Reservoir at Camp Nelson. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0219 Author/Creator: Guesner, fl. 1864 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 34.9 cm, Width: 27.3 cm Order a Copy

Large squared reservoir rises from the ground surrounded by a picket fence. Several buildings and a small tower located behind the reservoir. Three soldiers lean on the fence in front of the reservoir and several more are sitting in a shelter overlooking the reservoir. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training station for Federal soldiers during the war. Written at Fort Nelson.

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