Soldiers of 22nd New York Militia, Union Army, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)

Identifier:

039083

Title:

Soldiers of 22nd New York Militia, Union Army, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)

Date:

1861

Description:

Two unidentified Union soldiers in uniform, full pack and armed on Camp Hill above Harpers Ferry during the Federal forces occupation of the area early in the Civil War. Note the huge bayonets attached to their rifles.

Subjects:

Soldiers--United States., Civil War.

Corporate Names:

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 22nd (1861-1863)

Geographic:

Harpers Ferry (W. Va.), Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Acquisition Source:

Library of Congress

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView