Residence Chief Quartermaster Third Army Corps, Brandy Station 1863

This 1863 photograph by James Gardner depicts the headquarters of the Chief Quartermaster of the Third Army Corps, located in Brandy Station, Virginia. It was part of a series of images published in an album titled "The Photographic History of the Civil War". The image shows a simple log cabin and a canvas tent, giving a glimpse into the temporary living conditions of military officers during the Civil War. This photograph serves as a historical record of the war, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers and the realities of battlefield life.