1862: Colby surveys his surroundings outside Washington, & recalls some of the big names shaping history here:

Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby (continued):

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Historical notes & references:

•  Elmer Ellsworth
•  Print: “Death of Ellsworth” (c.1862)
• New York Fire Zouaves
•  Robert E. Lee
•  Lee’s “homestead” at Arlington
• 
  “Arlington House, east front, June 28, 1864” by Russell, Andrew J., photographer
• Defenses of Washington, DC, during the Civil War