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Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic]: Headquarters U.S. Sanitary Commission [four views].

Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic]: Headquarters U.S. Sanitary Commissio...

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General Meade’s Head Quarters. : A position of great peril, occupied by the General during the heaviest part of the conflict. It is situated on the west side of the Taneytown road, a short distance south of the National Cemetery.

General Meade’s Head Quarters. : A position of great peril, occupied b...

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Round Top, : Noted for the desperate struggle which took place near its base.

Round Top, : Noted for the desperate struggle which took place near it...

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Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic]: U.S. General Hospital.

Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic]: U.S. General Hospital.

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The barn and orchard attached to Gen. Meade’s Headquarters. During the terrific artillery firing of Friday both house and barn were perforated by shot and shell, and from fifteen to twenty staff horses were killed immediately around them.

The barn and orchard attached to Gen. Meade’s Headquarters. During th...

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Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic] : Headquarters of U.S. Sanitary Commission.

Battlefield of Gettysburgh [sic] : Headquarters of U.S. Sanitary Commi...

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Culp's Hill, occupied by the right wing of the Union Army, and the scene of the terrific musketry contest on the second and third, which resulted in the defeat of the Rebels.

Culp's Hill, occupied by the right wing of the Union Army, and the sce...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Head Quarters of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, at the General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa.

Head Quarters of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, at the General Hospital...

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Cemetery Hill, Showing the Gateway and a portion of the Cemetery.

Cemetery Hill, Showing the Gateway and a portion of the Cemetery.

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The residence of John L. Burns, now familiarly known as the Hero of Gettysburg; a title won by his heroic conduct upon this memorable battle-field. Seated upon the porch, with his gun and crutch beside him, is the old man, now past 70 years of age.

The residence of John L. Burns, now familiarly known as the Hero of Ge...

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Gettysburg: men and women in front of U.S. Christian Commission tents.

Gettysburg: men and women in front of U.S. Christian Commission tents.

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Granite Hill, near Round Top, the stronghold occupied [sic] by the extreme left wing of the Union Army.

Granite Hill, near Round Top, the stronghold occupied [sic] by the ext...

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Southern portion of Gettysburg, looking toward Cemetery Hill, from a position near the Seminary.

Southern portion of Gettysburg, looking toward Cemetery Hill, from a p...

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Northern portion of Gettysburg, with General Hospital in the Distance, from a position near the Seminary.

Northern portion of Gettysburg, with General Hospital in the Distance,...

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The Theological Seminary, used as a hospital. The battle first commenced a short distance in the rear of this building; and here may be seen the spot upon which the brave and gallant Gen. Reynolds fell.

The Theological Seminary, used as a hospital. The battle first commen...

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General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa. This hospital was established by the Government soon after the battle, and furnished accommodation for about three thousand wounded soldiers.

General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa. This hospital was established ...

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View of Chambersburg Turnpike from Gettysburg, showing a portion of the first day’s fighting-ground, including Oak Ridge, occupied by Rebel batteries on the second and third. The small stone house, near the summit of the hill, was occupied [sic] by Gen. Lee as his headquarters.

View of Chambersburg Turnpike from Gettysburg, showing a portion of th...

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U.S. Christian Commission, at the General Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.

U.S. Christian Commission, at the General Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.

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