Russell, Andrew J. (1830-1902) Arlington House, Barns and Soldiers' Barracks, No. 256. [29 June 1864]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0296 Author/Creator: Russell, Andrew J. (1830-1902) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: 1864/06/29 Pagination: 1 photograph 45.7 x 33.7 cm Order a Copy
Group of Federal soldiers posed in clearing. Wooden buildings visible behind them. Man in white frock coat in the center operates surveying equipment, while man in front of him holds a guidon and a man behind him holds a large umbrella. Inscription etched in to the glass negative and printed onto the photograph: "Barracks of Head puarter [quarter] guard at Arlington, June 29. 1864."
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