Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Men in civilian dress next to cabin]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0181 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 albumen print ; 21.5 x 17.3 cm. Order a Copy
A print of a photograph of seven men (six white and one African-American), in civilian dress posed in front of a small wooden building. "Sibley" tents in left background. Previous title for this item called these men spies, however research has not uncovered any evidence of this. It is not impossible, however it is not proven either. Verso notation: "VI" "553"
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