Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Major Duane” in chapter 12 of The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 5: Forts and Artillery.:
... orders to prepare a pontoon-bridge across the James River for the passage of the entire army.
In anticipation of this order, pontoons had been sent from Fort Monroe, and the work was started under Major Duane . General Benham reported to General Meade at the position selected, and was directed to proceed at once with the construction.
General Meade smiled at the enthusiasm of Benham when he remarked that...
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