- Joined
- Oct 10, 2012
- Location
- Mt. Jackson, Va
Men of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry ( Elijah Hunt Rhodes regiment ) in camp - 1861.
The negative for this image is at the National Archives (NARA-529546a).
Some of these men have been identified.
The negative for this image is at the National Archives (NARA-529447a).
One of the striking details about this picture, apart from the fact that the soldier on the left appears to have a peg leg, is the strong resemblance these three soldiers share. The two on the right look like twins. I wonder if these are three brothers.
Yes. This is the M1842 Smoothbore.I'd appreciate hearing from the weapon experts regarding the muskets they are carrying. I haven't had a chance to zoom in on the pictures, but in the 2nd photo I don't see any rear sights so I presume these are smoothbores. I am not a student of the M-1842 Smoothbore but my guess is that is what they are carrying, and it would be a likely possibility considering the photo is from 1861. Can anyone confirm please?
Tough looking bunch.Men of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry ( Elijah Hunt Rhodes regiment ) in camp - 1861.
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The negatives for both images are at the National Archives (NARA-529465a and NARA-529442a)More 2nd R.I. musicians:
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And this:
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I like the chap in shirtsleeves, wearing a havelock, no less, and apparently pouring himself a tall, cool one.
amazing, still serving with a peg leg. and not shipped home!?One of the striking details about this picture, apart from the fact that the soldier on the left appears to have a peg leg, is the strong resemblance these three soldiers share. The two on the right look like twins. I wonder if these are three brothers.
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