Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883 Birds' Eye View of North End of Andersonville Prison, Ga.

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GLC#
GLC06999.01-View header record
Type
Images
Date
August 17, 1864
Author/Creator
Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883
Title
Birds' Eye View of North End of Andersonville Prison, Ga.
Place Written
Andersonville, Georgia
Pagination
1 cabinet card Height: 10.7 cm, Width: 16.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Title and caption on verso. "Photographed from the stockade in summer of 1864. Ragged and naked Prisoners scattered around, digging roots, &c. Sink or trough in the centre, and besie it the branch dividing the prison and crossed by the "Dead Line" on the right, to pass which was death. Flowing down the hill near the "Dead Line" is a small stream from "Providence Spring," which burst forth when most needed. In the centre is a section of tents called "The Island," and northwest extend[s] a mass of tents divided by streets. In the distance is the Sutler House, and north and west runs the Stockade with sentry stands.

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