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Washington, District of Columbia. Tent life of the 31st Penn
Washington, District of Columbia. Tent life of the 31st Penn. Inf. (later, 82d Penn. Inf.) at Queens farm, vicinity of Fort Slocum. Date 1861
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Columbia Fort Penn Slocum Tent Vicinity Washington
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This evocative image captures the tented camp life of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry, also known as the "Bucktails," during their early days at Queens Farm in the District of Columbia, near Fort Slocum, in the spring of 1861. The American Civil War had just begun, and the 31st Penn. Inf. was among the first regiments to answer President Lincoln's call to defend the nation. The scene portrays the harsh realities of military life during this period. Soldiers are seen busy with various tasks, such as cooking, mending clothes, and sharpening weapons. Horses graze nearby, while tents of various sizes and conditions dot the landscape. Smoke rises from the campfires, adding to the sense of activity and industry. Queens Farm, located in the vicinity of Fort Slocum, was one of several encampments in the Washington, D.C., area where Union troops were assembled and trained before being deployed to the battlefields. The farm provided a temporary respite from the chaos of the war, but the soldiers knew that their time there was limited. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of these brave men, who left their homes and families to defend their country in its time of need. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry and the many other regiments that fought in the American Civil War. As the 31st Penn. Inf. later became the 82nd Pennsylvania Infantry, this image also marks a significant moment in the regiment's history. The transformation from the 31st to the 82nd was a result of the reorganization of the Union army during the war, reflecting the fluid and ever-changing nature of military operations during this period.
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