Grant and 12 staff members in front of a tent at Cold Harbor, Va., [1864 June 11 or 12] [graphic].

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Grant and 12 staff members in front of a tent at Cold Harbor, Va., [1864 June 11 or 12] [graphic].

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Informal group portrait. Five of the men are seated, the others are standing. Grant is standing, leaning against one of four trees in the foreground. The number "8053" is stamped on the image at the base of one of the trees. Image is somewhat blurred and faded; it was printed from a cracked glass plate negative encased with dirt. Taken at same location as photographs #7 and #8 in this collection, but at a different time. Copy negative available.

1 albumen print on fiber board mount : b&w ; 4.125 x 6.75 in.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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