Joseph Parry, a commander of a company in the 5th Delaware Volunteer Infantry, explains the negative effects that extended service at Fort Delaware is having on soldiers' morale and political inclinations. Parry also states that a visit from...
Cartes de visite; Forts & fortifications; Military officers; Soldiers
Carte de visite from an album possibly assembled by Henry Algernon du Pont. Du Pont served at Fort Hamilton, located near Fort Lafayette, from April 1862 to July 1863.
Civil wars; Military facilities; Soldiers; Military officers; Forts & fortifications; Telegraph
Second Battle of Fort Wagner
Morris Island, South Carolina
Location also known as Battery Wagner. The remains of a Confederate land mine, or "torpedo" are seen in front of the soldiers at right.