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1862-1863
Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911
Negro Cabin, Hopkinson's, Edisto Island, S.C
Freedwoman doing laundry near a cabin. Freedman holding baby toward left of photograph. [Green 3¢ tax stamp on verso.]
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View from Seabrook's Mansion, Edisto Island, S.C. United States Steamer Pocahontas in the Distance."
In the foreground, a freedwoman holding a long stick stands in front of a dock. White, puffy material on the ground may be cotton.
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31 January 1865
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture
One photograph montage dated January 31, 1865 entitled, "Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture." Reverse side contains a key for each senator photographed. Those photographed had voted to prohibit slavery. (see another copy in the Powell...
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Signal Station, Hilton Head, S.C. 1863
Beach House with men positioned on the roof. [Green 3¢ tax stamp on verso.]
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Secesh Gun, Fort Welles, Port Royal, S.C
Sentry with bayonet stands near artillery gun. Another soldier wearing a greatcoat sits by the gun reading a letter.
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Signal Plant Fort Pulaski, Ga
Two men seated on either side of a large plant. The plant has a large stake or stalk rising from its center. Photograph taken in rear of house.
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Martello Tower, Tyber Island, Ga. Built in 1537, by the Spanish
Photograph shows a large square building made of stone. Also shows fortifications and soldiers. [Green tax 3¢ stamp on verso.]
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Pivot gun & Crew, U.S. Ship Pocahontas, Edisto Ricer, S.C. April, 1862
Thirty-three sailors on deck of ship standing around pivot gun. The tracks that allow the gun to move are visible on the deck
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Mortar U.S. Schooner C.P. Williams, Port Royal, S.C
An officer leans against the mortar gun with the rest of the crew posed in back of the gun. Two infantry drummer boys stand to the left, behind the gun
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