Photograph shows view of Fredericksburg, Virginia from near Lacy House and across the Rappahannock River. Taken before the battle of May 3, 1863. No Union troops are visible. There is a large tree stump in middle of photo. This image similar to photCL 301 (64), (65) & (78). Title on mount: Fredericksburg above RR bridge May 1863. Handwritten in upper left corner: No. 2.
Type
image
Format
image/jpeg
Extent
1 photographic print : albumen ; image 24 x 29.5 cm, mount 35 x 43 cm.
Fredericksburg (Va.) Cities & towns--Virginia--Fredericksburg--1860-1870. (lctgm) Rivers--Virginia--Fredericksburg--1860-1870. (lctgm) United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Destruction and pillage Albumen prints--1860-1870. (gmgpc)
Source
Joel B. Clough Collection of United States Military Railroad Photographs by Andrew J. Russell. United States Civil War, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Gift of Frank Clough, Capt. Clough's grandson, July 25, 1975.
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