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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Albumen of Edward Spangler]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07738.04 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: "Edward Spangler. Conspirator." Photograph shows Spangler in wrist irons imprisoned aboard the U.S.S. Saugus. Spangler is wearing a dark heavy coat and is facing slighlty to the right. The photograph is mounted on board.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Spangler, Edward, 1825-1875

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