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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) "View of Barns near where Reynolds was killed."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.35 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: [Gettysburg, Pa.] Type: Photograph Date: [1863/07] Pagination: Half stereo, 10.8 x 13.2 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

Another version of O'Sullivan's photo of the wheatfield, with two men facing away from the camera, and barns visible in the distance. Brady may be the seated figure in the straw hat. See also image #28 in this collection.

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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Reynolds, General John

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