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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 "Gen. Heinkelman [Heintzelman] & staff at Arlington House."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.03 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Full stereo, 10.2 x 20.5 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

Gathering of soldiers and women on the steps of Arlington House. Photographer Timothy O'Sullivan (in the tall black hat) stands next to Gen. Heinztelman (Horan, 32).

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896
Heintzelman, Samuel Peter, 1805-1880

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