Expedients for Crossing Streams during the Civil War. A pair of small pontoons, designed to facilitate scouting operations.

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Expedients for Crossing Streams. A pair of small pontoons, designed to facilitate scouting operations. A boat can be made of these by running a pole through the loops, and then placing sticks across. Ca. 1863. Capt. Andrew J. Russell. (Corps of Engineers) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 077-F-194-6-21 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 206

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Location: Virginia, USA
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