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Riddle, A.J. Grave yard at Andersonville, Georgia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06999.14 Author/Creator: Riddle, A.J. Place Written: Andersonville, Georgia Type: Photograph Date: 1864 August 17 Pagination: 1 albumen ; 17.5 cm. x 22.9 cm. Order a Copy

Caption on mount reads "Dead men, they tell no tales - but look at this picture and a tale is told that will never be forgotten."

Riddle, A.J

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