. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . ■St: ■^»t^i| \!^4^m. Iuh. Co. THE PRINCIPAL fUKT AT CENTUEVTLLE, lhH\-i This almost circular fort was constructed in the village of Centreville, Va., by the Confederates during the winter of 18G1-2. Allabout it on the North can be seen the quarters in which the Confederate troops wintered after their victory at Bull Run. This picturewas taken in March, 1862, when the Federals had occupied the abandoned works. From Centreville McDowell sent a reconnaisancein
. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . ■St: ■^»t^i| \!^4^m. Iuh. Co. THE PRINCIPAL fUKT AT CENTUEVTLLE, lhH\-i This almost circular fort was constructed in the village of Centreville, Va., by the Confederates during the winter of 18G1-2. Allabout it on the North can be seen the quarters in which the Confederate troops wintered after their victory at Bull Run. This picturewas taken in March, 1862, when the Federals had occupied the abandoned works. From Centreville McDowell sent a reconnaisancein force July 18, 1861, under General D. Tyler to feel for the Confederate position. A strong force under Longstreet was encounteredat Blackburns Ford and a spirited engagement followed. This was the prelude to the battle of July 21st.
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