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Title: The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities
Year: 1911 (1910s)
Authors: Miller, Francis Trevelyan, 1877-1959 Lanier, Robert S. (Robert Sampson), 1880-
Subjects: United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Pictorial works United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865
Publisher: New York : Review of Reviews Co.
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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COPVRIGHT, 1911, REVIEW OF BEVII ■■■ COMPLETING A DESPATCH AT FAIR OAKS BEFORE THE ASCENSION DURING THE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS MAY 31, 1863 It was during the American Civil War that war information was first telegraphed from the sky. Thisphotograph shows Professor Lowe during the battle of Fair Oaks, completing a despatch just before ascendingwith telegraph apparatus and wire. It was one of the greatest strains upon my nerves that I have everexperienced, he writes in regard to this ascension, to observe for many hours an almost drawn battle,while the Union forces were waiting to complete the bridge to connect their separated army. This fortu-nately was accomplished, and our first troops under Sumners command were able to cross at four oclock inthe afternoon, followed by wagons of ammunition for those who needed it. Earlier in the day many brigadesand regiments had entirely exhausted their ammunition. Brave Heintzelman rode along the line givingorders for the men to shout in order t

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