Yard of the marine barracks - Charleston, Boston Mass.
Summary
Yard of the marine barracks [Charlestown Navy Yard]. The marine drill ground. The guns at the left, like many of the veterans on the drill ground, had served on the plains of Mexico. "The various arrangements of the yard are characterized by skill & judicious management." There were 3 officers, 19 non-coms, & 75 privates.
Courtesy of Boston Public Library
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Date
1856
Source
Boston Public Library
Copyright info
Public Domain