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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Confederate obstructions in the James River, near Drewry's Bluff. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0376 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: Drewry's Bluff, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 9.4 cm, Width: 11 cm Order a Copy

Title from inscription on verso. Numeric notation on verso: "XII 1116." Image of two or three sunken boats protruding from the shallow water. These were old steamers that were skuttled by the Confederates to obstruct passage. The top halves of the paddle wheels and other parts of the vessels visible above the water. Written near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia.

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