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Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902 Army wagon after three years of service.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0250 Author/Creator: Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 albumen print ; 26.5 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

A print of a photograph of a wagon. Title from inscription on recto. Wagon is very worn with mud encrusted wheels. Headquarters baggage tent in background along with some buildings. "416" and "O'Sullivan" are written on the back. There is also a faded stamp with some sections made illegible with black marker. Few words can be made out.

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