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Headquarters of the Engineering Department, Fort McPherson, Natchez, Mississippi

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View from distance of residence used as headquarters when S.G. Swain was in charge of fortifications at Fort McPherson.

Date Created:
1865
Creator:
J. Gurney & Son

Publication Information

Creator
J. Gurney & Son
Date Created
1865

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Wisconsin in the Civil War
Call Number
Album 14.57

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014DLR
Legacy ID
WHi 70633

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