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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.03 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 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).

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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Heinztelman, Gen

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