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Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911 Slaves of Rebel Gen. T. F. Drayton, Hilton, Head, S.C

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05140.01.01 Author/Creator: Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911 Place Written: Hilton Head, South Carolina Type: Photograph Date: 1862-1863 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 27 x 34.2 cm. Order a Copy

[Green 3¢ tax stamp on verso.] Group of freed slaves (includes men, women & children) sitting in dirt yard. With buildings visible in background.

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