Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

The picket guard.

January 4, 2013

Library of Congress,Miscellaneous document sources

The picket guard. Who goes there. Friends

Title: The picket guard. “Who goes there?” “Friends.” “Dismount one friend, advance and give the countersign.”

  • Signed lower right: A.R. Waud.
  • Title inscribed below image.
  • Published in: Harper’s Weekly, Feb. 14, 1863.

Library of Congress image.

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