. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . („,„„,,,/,/ ;,,, A. w.,r nl l;.,uUH Co. A WASHINGTON BELLE IN CAMP From Bull Run to Gettysburg the Federal capital was repeatedly threatened by the adwances of theConfederates, and strong camps for the defense of Washington were maintained throughout the war. Itwas the smart tiling for the ladies of the capital to invade these outlying camps, and they were alwayswelcomed by the officers weary of continuous guard-duty. Here the camera has caught the willing subjectin h
. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . („,„„,,,/,/ ;,,, A. w.,r nl l;.,uUH Co. A WASHINGTON BELLE IN CAMP From Bull Run to Gettysburg the Federal capital was repeatedly threatened by the adwances of theConfederates, and strong camps for the defense of Washington were maintained throughout the war. Itwas the smart tiling for the ladies of the capital to invade these outlying camps, and they were alwayswelcomed by the officers weary of continuous guard-duty. Here the camera has caught the willing subjectin handsome Kate Chase Sprague, who became a belle of official society in Washington during the war. Shewas the daughter of Salmon P. Chase, Lincolns Secretary of tlie Treasury. At this time .she was the wifeof Governor William Sprague, of Rhode Island, and was being entertained in camp by General J. , an officer of the regular army, well known in the capital. [281. Copyright by Review of Reviews Co. A HORSE AND RIDER THAT WILL LIVE Here is an extraordinary photograph of a spirited charger taken half a century ago. This noble beast isthe mount of C. B. Norton, and was photographed at General Fitz John Porters rider is Colonel Norton himself. Such clear definition of every feature of man and horse might well bethe envy of modern photography, which does not achieve such depth without fast lenses, focal-planeshutters, and instantaneous dry plates, which can be developed at leisure. Here the old-time wet-plateprocess has preserved every detail. To secure results like this it was necessary to sensitize the plate justbefore exposing it, uncap the lens by hand, and develop the negative within five minutes after the exposure.
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