Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) The President, General McClellan and Suite, On the Battlefield of Antietam
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03091 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: Antietam Creek, Maryland Type: Photograph Date: 3 October 1862 Pagination: 1 albumen ; 58 x 43 cm. Order a Copy
One image entitled, "The President, General McClellan and Suite, On the Battlefield of Antietam" taken by Alexander Gardner dated October 3, 1862. Image is of President Lincoln standing with General George B. McClellan, other generals, and their staff. In order from left, the men pictured are Col. Delos B. Sackett; Capt. George Monteith; Lt. Col. Nelson B. Sweitzer; Gen. George W. Morell; Col. Alexander S. Webb, Chief of Staff, 5th Corps; Gen. George B. McClellan; Scout Adams; Dr. Jonathan Letterman, Army Medical Director; Unknown; President Lincoln; Gen. Henry J. Hunt; Gen. Fitz-John Porter; Unknown; Col. Frederick T. Locke, A.A.G; Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys; Capt. George Armstrong Custer. The mount has suffered significant damage.
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