General John F. Hartranft and staff, responsible for securing the conspirators at the Arsenal]

[Washington, D.C. General John F. Hartranft and staff, responsible for securing the conspirators at the Arsenal]

Above we show a remarkable photo of Washington, D.C. General John F. Hartranft and staff, responsible for securing the conspirators at the Arsenal. It was made in 1865.

The illustration documents Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. Left to right: Capt. R.A. Watts, Lt. Col. George W. Frederick, Lt. Col. William H.H. McCall, Lt. D.H. Geissinger, Gen. Hartranft, Asst. Surg. George L. Porter, Col. L.A. Dodd, Capt. Christian Rath.

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Image ID# AB5CF0B3

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

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And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Abraham Lincoln Assassination

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