Petersburg, Virginia Federal troops drawn up to witness a hanging

[Petersburg, Virginia Federal troops drawn up to witness a hanging]

Here we present a rare image of Petersburg, Virginia Federal troops drawn up to witness a hanging. It was taken in 1864 by Reekie, John.

The image shows main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865.

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Image ID# CDF546D5

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Virginia