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Ruins of Fort Morgan, Alabama

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1357 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864/08/23 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 6.2 x 10.3 cm Order a Copy

Image shows exterior wall of Fort Morgan. Heavy artillery damage is evident. Graphite inscription on verso "Aug. 23, 1864" "1.75--." Ink inscription on verso "Fort Morgan, at the entrance of Mobile Bay, Ala., showing the effects of Farragut's bombardment." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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