The 25th Regular Infantry on the parade ground at Fort Niobrara., RG2311.PH0-000013

ID: 82 ~ Source: RG2311 Fort Niobrara (Neb.), Nebraska State Historical Society ~ Date: 1885 circa
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The 25th Regular Infantry in formation on the parade ground at Fort Niobrara.

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