Inflating an observation balloon at the Battle of Fair Oaks

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Inflating an observation balloon at the Battle of Fair Oaks

The Federal Observation Balloon "Intrepid," operated by the Topographical Engineers, being inflated for use in the Battle of Fair Oaks, Henrico County, Virginia, 1862.

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Photo by: U.S. Signal Corps | VIRIN: 130705-A-DS407-002.JPG

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