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Camp scene with troops assembled

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1334 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 6.3 cm, Width: 10.8 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a large camp made of rows of A-frame tents. In the center of the photo is a group of troops. Hills stretch off into the distance.Graphite inscription on verso "56 S.N.Y. N.Y." "56 Reg. N.Y." Photographers imprint on verso: "Moulton & Larkin Photographers 114, 116 & 118 Water St. Elmira, N. Y."

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