Petersburg, Virginia (vicinity). Hange body of William Johnson, a Negro Soldier

Petersburg, Virginia (vicinity). Hange body of William Johnson, a Negro Soldier

Here for your contemplation is a solumn photograph of Petersburg, Virginia (vicinity). Hanged body of William Johnson, a Negro Soldier. It was made in 1864.

The photo illustrates United States Soldiers watching as a black man is being hung.

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Image ID# F60A35BB

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Blacks

• Civil War Casualties

• Plagues Riots and Disasters

• Soldiers

• Virginia