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  • The soldiers dream of home

    The soldiers dream of home

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    Image of a Union soldier sleeping with his bayonet by a campfire in a military camp during the American Civil War dreaming of reunion with his family; soldiers, cannons, tents and American flag in background; a decorative frame with Union shields and stars surrounds image.

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  • This is to certify that Edward C. Williams

    This is to certify that Edward C. Williams

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    Image of a certificate with image of a soldier in full military uniform standing with rifle and bayonet in hand on a dirt road outside the fence of a large military encampment; ranks of soldiers on foot and on horseback, cannons, and rows of tents visible in camp; civilian man and woman in a two-wheeled horse-drawn cart in the foreground at left.

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  • Nathaniel P. Banks

    Nathaniel P. Banks

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    Image of a three-quarter length portrait of American Civil War Union General Nathaniel P. Banks standing with a spyglass, sword, and helmet; soldier leading a horse and guarded military tents near an American flag in background.

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  • Camp Brightwood. Col. Henry S. Briggs, 10th Regt. Mass. Volunteers

    Camp Brightwood. Col. Henry S. Briggs, 10th Regt. Mass. Volunteers

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    Image of the 10th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry drilling in ranks at military Camp Brightwood, Washington, D.C.; Union soldiers march led by officers on horseback; American flag, tents, covered wagons and cannons visible around the camp.

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  • Camp Washington, near Centennial Grounds, July, 1876. 7th Regiment N.G., S.N.Y

    Camp Washington, near Centennial Grounds, July, 1876. 7th Regiment N.G., S.N.Y

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    Image of Camp Washington located near the grounds for the United States Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; soldiers of the 7th Regiment of the National Guard of the State of New York armed with rifles and bayonets shown assembled in the center of camp; large American flag flying on flag pole at center; tents and cannons surround the camp perimeter with wooded area in the background.

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  • The soldier’s grave

    The soldier’s grave

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    Image of a woman in a cemetery leaning against a military tombstone with clasped hands crying and mourning the loss of soldier husband; her baby lies sleeping wrapped in blankets against a smaller headstone next to her; man and woman with flowers entering graveyard gate at right in background.

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