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Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911 Martello Tower, Tyber Island, Ga. Built in 1537, by the Spanish

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05140.01.12 Author/Creator: Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911 Place Written: Hilton Head, South Carolina Type: Photograph Date: 1862-1863 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 27 cm, Width: 34.4 cm Order a Copy

Photograph shows a large square building made of stone. Also shows fortifications and soldiers. [Green tax 3¢ stamp on verso.]

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