Although this picture has been said to have been taken in 1861 in Richmond, it was in fact taken in Charles Town circa 1859 while the 1st Virginia was there to guard the gallows during John Brown's execution. This picture has also wrongly been stated as having been taken in Harpers Ferry.
Click here for an interesting first-hand account by Philip Whitlock, who is the fellow peeking in at the top right of the photo.
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