Fájl:The Civil War through the camera - hundreds of vivid photographs actually taken in Civil War times, together with Elson's new history (1912) (14576090839).jpg
LeírásThe Civil War through the camera - hundreds of vivid photographs actually taken in Civil War times, together with Elson's new history (1912) (14576090839).jpg
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' Text Appearing After Image: CUSTER AND HIS CLASSMATE—NOW A CONFEDERATE PRISONER Friends and even relatives who had been enlisted oa opposite sides in the great Civil War met each other during its vicissitudes uponthe battle-field. Here, caught by the camera, is one of the many instances. On the left sits Lieutenant J. B. Washington, C. S. A., whowas an aide to General Johnston at Fair Oaks. Beside him sits Lieutenant George A. Custer, of the Fifth LT. S. Cavalry, aide onMcClellans staff, later famous cavalry general and Indian fighter. Both men were West Point graduates and had attended the mili-tary academy together. On the morning of May 31, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Lieutenant Washington was captured by some of GeneralCaseys pickets. Later in the day his former classmate ran across him and a dramatic meeting was thus recorded by the camera.
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