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NH 51789 Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia

Photo #: NH 51789 Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia
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Title: Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia
Description: Soldiers at work on the dam, during the digging of the canal in late 1864. The original caption stated: The mist arising against the bank is caused by a rebel shell which exploded while this position was being taken, Dec. 1864 before the bank was blown up. Photograph was printed by (and possibly taken by) E. & H.T. Anthony and Company, 501 Broadway, New York. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 51789
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