This is an actual photograph taken by Alexander Gardner, of Knap's Battery on September 20, 1862 after the battle of Antietam. Capt. Knap is mounted in the far right of the picture. From the diary of Sgt. David Nichol of Knap's Battery, "...Moved in morn. We were about going off Battlefield when we were halted by an artist to take our picture. We unlimbered and came to Action Front...". Photo was taken near the Smoketown Rd. in the vicinity of the Dunker Church.

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