Union picket line in front of the rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers "Fort Damnation", Richmond, Va.

Chevaux de frise, and breast works in the Union fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebels "Fort Hell," showing two wounded soldiers

Interior of Fort Sumpter [i.e. Sumter], Charleston Harbor, S.C. April 14th, 1865, pending the ceremony of raising the old flag

Interior of Fort Sumpter [i.e. Sumter], Charleston Harbor, S.C. April 14th, 1865 Henry Ward Beecher delivering the oration on the occasion of the raising of the old flag.

Interior of Fort Sumpter [i.e. Sumter], Charleston Harbor, S.C. April 14th, 1865 Awaiting the arrival of Gen. Anderson and the invited guests to inaugurate the ceremony of raising the old flag.