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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Four people standing on earthworks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.1079 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 8.9 cm, Width: 9.5 cm Order a Copy

The image shows four figures on the ridge of an earthworks fortification, with a covered horse-drawn carriage to the left.

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