Once again members of the 69th Pa were called to duty at Fort Delaware to guard
unruly rebel prisoners taken in battle. Once again duty was done.
Union Guards line up for duty at Fort Delaware
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The 69th was housed in the old officers quarters at Fort Delaware for the weekend.
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One of the casements inside the fortress.
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After a weekend of rain and humidity, the weary 69th soldiers depart from Fort Delaware on the ferry back to shore
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The main gate to the Fort Delaware complex
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Long Range Artillery lines the top of the fort to protect the river approaches to Philadelphia and Wilmington
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On Guard at the main entrance
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