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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Federal occupation of outer line Confederate fortications captured by 18th Corps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.1130 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: June 15/64 Pagination: 1 photograph 9.2 x 11.1 cm Order a Copy

The image shows men, tents, and horses inside the fortifications, whose sides are lined with cannons. A large wooden platform is in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Outer line of Conf. Fortifications captured by 18th Corps June 15/64. Interior view with Fed. battery in occupation." Graphite inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "788" and "XI-III."

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