Destruction of a railroad bridge
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Destruction of a railroad bridge

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882 · May 25, 1864

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

From "War Memories" catalog: Both armies had a reckless habit of leaving the roads and bridges in a condition which ought not to have been permitted by the selectmen of the towns through which the army passed. This railroad bridge is so badly used up that there is no reasonable expectation that the trains can make schedule time for some days.

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