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The Advance Guard of the Grand Army of the United States Crossing the Long Bridge over the Potomac at 2 A.M. on May 24, 1861

published June 8, 1861
Wood engraving on paper
23.2 × 35.2 cm (9.1 × 13.9 in)

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