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Gen. John F. Reynolds

  • ca. 1863

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Major General John F. Reynolds was killed 50 miles from his home, defending the town of Gettysburg. His defense was crucial to Union victory.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.

National Archives Identifier: 528835

Full Citation: Gen. John F. Reynolds; ca. 1863; Mathew Brady Photographs of Civil War-Era Personalities and Scenes, 1921 – 1940; Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Record Group 111. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/gen-john-f-reynolds/, May 2, 2026]

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