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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) View from interior of fortifications with ruins in distance

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.1136 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 photograph 8.9 x 9.2 cm Order a Copy

The image shows the interior of fortifications with a cannon in the foreground. The ruins of a brick building stand next to a log building. The ruins of another building are visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "13."

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