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Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
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Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. [Staff of Union General George McClellen: " The house of Mrs. Lee...was selected by General McClellan, after the battle of Antietam, as a temporary home for Mrs. McClellan, who paid a brief visit to the army. The General spent much of his time here, when not occupied with military matters, and in the vine-clad porch the officers of the Staff whiled away many a pleasant October day. Two of the officers shown in this group were members of General Burnsides Staff, and one of General McClellan s. It was intended that General McClellan should make one of the group, and all the necessary arrangements had been perfected by the photographer, when heavy cannonading on the Virginia side of the Potomac, caused by a reconnoitring party of cavalry, drew the General away." ]. Albumen print, pl. 24 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)
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This print captures a serene scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, in October 1862. The image was created by the talented photographer Alexander Gardner as part of his renowned album "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War". In this particular photograph, we see the house of Mrs. Lee, which was chosen by Union General George McClellan as a temporary residence for his wife after the battle of Antietam. Mrs. McClellan paid a brief visit to the army during this time, and General McClellan himself spent much of his free time here when not engaged in military affairs. The vine-clad porch depicted in the picture served as a gathering place for officers from both General Burnsides' and General McClellan's staffs. It became an oasis where they could relax and enjoy pleasant October days amidst their demanding duties. Interestingly, two members from General Burnsides' staff and one from General McClellan's are shown in this group portrait captured by Gardner. The intention was for General McClellan to join them; however, unforeseen circumstances disrupted these plans. As heavy cannonading erupted on the Virginia side of Potomac due to a reconnoitering party of cavalry, it drew away General McClellan before he could be included in this memorable image. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into both the personal lives and camaraderie shared among Union officers during one fateful autumn at Pleasant Valley.
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