Seeing the Civil War

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SKU 556f827b1837 Category Field Photographs Tags bayonet, bridge pontoon (wood), by Russell (Andrew J.), District of Columbia, horse, long gun, Maryland, Potomac River, US Army, wedge tent

Image ID: AGKH

Credit:	by Russell (Andrew J.)
Date:	1863-1865
Negative Size:	14 in. x 17 in.
Equipment:	bayonet; bridge pontoon (wood); horse; long gun; wedge tent
Locations & Lines:	District of Columbia; Potomac River; Maryland
Military Units:	US Army
Sources:	Library of Congress; National Archives; University of Maryland (Baltimore County)

National Archives says: River scene. Landing on pontoon.

Library of Congress incorrectly says: Belle Plain Landing, Va.

Actually a just-completed pontoon wharf on the Potomac River.

Etched onto negative: 71/3355 [crossed out]. 72. 520. 481.