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File Details: AMTQm, 1400 DPI, TIFF, Original Negative, 38.9 Mb
| Credit: | by Gardner (Alexander) |
|---|---|
| Date: | 1863.02 |
| Negative Size: | 4 in. x 10 in. stereo |
| Equipment: | crate |
| Locations & Lines: | Aquia Creek Landing VA; Virginia |
| Military Units: | 9th US Infantry; 18th US Infantry; US Army |
| Persons: | Forsyth (James W.) |
| Sources: | Library of Congress; USAMHI – MOLLUS collection |
Photographic War History. The War For The Union. 1861-1865. No. 214. “Hard Tack.” There is no necessity to tell the “boys” what this is; they all remember the old chorus of the old army song about “Hard Tack:” “Many days we have crunched you until our jaws are sore, Oh! “Soft Bread” come again once more.” [Taylor & Huntington stereo card]
Library of Congress says: Aquia Creek, Virginia. Captain J.W. Forsyth, the Provost Marshall.
Gardner No. 214.
Etched onto negative: 214.