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Washington, D.C. Sanitary Commission storehouse and adjoining houses at 15th & F Sts., NW.
Washington, D.C. Group before office of U.S. Christian commission, H & 8th Sts., NW.
"As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular." ~Oscar Wilde"
Inspection of troops, Cumberland Landing, Pamunkey, VA. May, 1862
""Have I not a right to be cheerful and contented for the sake of my beloved partner? I have voluntarily left home, and friends, and country, shall I therefore sadden him by useless regrets?" ~Catharine Parr Traill~
Charles City Court House, Virginia. Front view of Court House. June, 1864
Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. Bodies of Confederate soldiers near Mrs. Alsop's house. May, 1864
"Time was with most of us, when Christmas Day, encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments, affections, and hopes; grouped everything and everyone round the Christmas fire, and make the little picture shining in our bright young eyes, complete." ~Charles Dickens~