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Smith, Alexander, fl. 1865 Pontoon Bridge from Georgetown to Analostan Island. [Washington] 24 May 1865.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0299 Author/Creator: Smith, Alexander, fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865/05/24 Pagination: 1 photograph 36.2 x 28.6 cm Order a Copy

Negative by W. Morris Smith. "Incidents of the War" series. Shows civilian men and women crossing the bridge in the background while, in the foreground, some civilians ride in an open carriage.

Smith, Alexander, fl. 1865

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