Vintage Photos of Union Soldiers During the Siege of Port Hudson, American Civil War (1863)

A collection of photographs of Union soldiers in fortified positions during the Siege of Port Hudson in Louisiana which took place during the months of May, June, and July 1863. They were taken by photography firm McPherson and Oliver. Original captions are in quotations.

Sources: Library of Congress, Huntington Library.

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