Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Albumen of Samuel Arnold]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07738.02 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 27 April 1865 Pagination: 1 albumen Height: 31 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
Inscribed on verso: "Samuel Arnold. Conspirator. Imprisoned for life at Ft. Jefferson Fla. (Dry Tortuges) Pardoned by President Johnson. Released March 21, 1869." Photograph shows Arnold wearing a dark coat, vest, and tie; facing slightly to the right. Arnold is imprisoned aboard the U.S.S. Saugus.
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