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Bostwick Brothers (photographers) Headquarters of General Mott, 2nd Div., 3rd Corps. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0558 Author/Creator: Bostwick Brothers (photographers) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph 20.3 x 27.3 cm Order a Copy

Nine officers and enlistedmen stand in front of a log cabin with a chimney made from barrels. Behind them, two men hold the [2nd Division] 3rd Corps flag, a triangular flag with a white diamond in the center. There are five contraband men in the background. Inscription on recto: "Hd.Qrs. Gen'l Mott. Bostwick Bro's Post Photographers.

Bostwick Brothers (photographers)

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