Burying Dead

Scene of Ewell's attack, May 19, 1864, near Spottsylvania [i.e. Spotsylvania]

Here for your browsing pleasure is an extraordinary photo of Scene of Ewell's attack, May 19, 1864, near Spottsylvania [i.e. Spotsylvania] Court House. 1st Massachusetts Artillery burying the dead. It was made in 1864.

The photo documents Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864. Graves and Gravedigging.

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Image ID# 72338FD5

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And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

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