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Photographic War History. The War For The Union. 1861-1865. No. 1189. The Marshall House, Alexandria, Va. Scene of the assassination of Colonel E. E. Ellsworth, Commander of the N. Y. Zouaves. He was shot and instantly killed by Jackson, the landlord, for pulling down a Rebel flag from the flagstaff on the roof. Colonel Ellsworth’s death was immediately avenged by Sergeant Brownell of his Zouaves, who shot and bayonetted Jackson almost at the moment that Jackson shot Colonel Ellsworth; their dead bodies fell within three feet of each other. This occurred on May 24, 1861. [Taylor & Huntington stereo card]

Gardner No. 1189?

Anthony No. 1189.

Etched onto negative: 2295 [crossed out]. 1189.