. . . and two aides, photographed by Matthew Brady in Richmond soon after the surrender at Appomattox.
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. . . and two aides, photographed by Matthew Brady in Richmond soon after the surrender at Appomattox.
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What an incredibly sad, haunting and beautiful photograph.
Thanks for posting it, Lloyd.
Yes, it is sad and haunting. As a friend observed, Lee has the look of a man who has seen too many things he didn’t want to see.