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'121 D.(72) I.C. 121; Aug. 1, 1884, Friday 6-20 p.m.; Half mile out of Charles Town. Looking N.E. towards Harpers Ferry. Maryland Heights are on the left of the gap and Loudoun Heights on the right. Through the gap on the N. side can be seen the South Mt. The nearer ridge under Maryland Heights is Bolivar Heights and the still nearer ridge extending across the whole picture is Halltown Heights and was the fortified line chosen by Sheridan when he took command in '64. On the extreme right lie the farms through which we wandered in lanes and field in search of hay, finally camping 1/2 mile or more away from the pike.'

1. Looking N.E. towards Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Gen. no. 129, neg. by D, No. 76. Plate maker I.C. Saturday 2:30 P.M.

2. Gorge of Harper's Ferry from Bolivar Heights

Gen. no. 127, neg. by D, No. 75. Saturday 2:10 P.M.

3. Potomac River from Bolivar Heights

Gen. no. 125, neg. by W, No. 51. Saturday about noon.

4. Bolivar Heights and Gap of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Gen. no. 126, neg. by W, No. 52. Saturday 1:30 P.M.

5. Harper's Ferry from Bolivar Heights

'130.W.54; August 2, 1884, Saturday about 4 p.m.'

6. Maryland Heights from Bolivar Heights