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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) [Group of twenty Union officers posed in front of log cabin.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0131 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 albumen print ; 21.3 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

A print of a photograph of twenty Union officers. The man standing center with arms crossed on chest appears to be a colonel and the highest ranking officer present. Behind the group to the left are winter quarters made of wood with tents attached to the bases.

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