Pontoon Bridge, Petersburg
A. R. Waud, “Ponton [sic.] Bridge on the Appomattox below Petersburg–Point of Rocks–Butler’s headquarters.” Library of Congress. Original here.
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Hey Mr. Hall,
I really enjoyed your posts over at TNC’s blog. I look forward to reading this blog.
Thanks.