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Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911 Nursery at Elliott's, Hilton Head, S.C

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05140.01.05 Author/Creator: Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911 Place Written: Hilton Head, South Carolina Type: Photograph Date: 1862-1863 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 27 x 34.5 cm. Order a Copy

A freedman, several freewomen and many children in front of a cabin. A white man peeks through cabin door. [Green 3¢tax stamp on verso.]

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