Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Fort Fisher, N.C. closer exterior view of outer walls and stockade. [January 1865 ca.]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0546 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865/01 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 14 x 22.9 cm Order a Copy
The image shows a line of sharpened posts that constitute the outer stockade, running along the base of the wall. The stockade reflects the damage it suffered in the Federal taking of the fort. Three mounds of sand and two cannons are visible. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso "XXII" and "572."
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