Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
Professor Lowe in his balloon
May 31, 1862
From "War Memories" catalog: During the Peninsula Campaign in 1862, the army balloon was a valuable aid in the signal service. This view shows Professor Lowe up in his balloon watching the battle of Fair Oaks. He can easily discern the movements of the enemy's troops and give warning to our generals how to head them off. The men at the ropes permit the balloon to rise to whatever elevation he desires and they then anchor it to a tree.
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