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The US Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft Meade, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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The US Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft Meade, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
The US Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft Meade, 1888. Three uniformed men with rifles, a driver, and a small horse-drawn wagon
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1880s American West Fort Meade Four People Frontier Grabill Grabill John C H Guard Hillside Horse And Carriage Horse Drawn Carriage John C John C H Grabill Mule Mules Paymaster Settler Settlers Thoroughfare Transporting United States Army Us Army Armed Services Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This evocative photograph, titled "The US Paymaster and Guards on Deadwood road to Ft Meade, 1888," captures a moment in time from the American frontier era. Taken by renowned photographer John C.H. Grabill, the image depicts a scene on a dusty hillside, where three uniformed men stand guard over a small horse-drawn wagon. The wagon, pulled by a mule, carries a US Paymaster, who is likely on his way to deliver wages to the soldiers at Fort Meade in South Dakota. The setting is the 1880s in the American West, a time of great change as settlers moved westward, expanding the country's borders and encountering new challenges. The rugged terrain, dotted with hills and hillsides, provides a backdrop to this meeting of frontier and military life. The men, armed with rifles, are alert and focused, their expressions hinting at the potential dangers of their surroundings. The horse and mule, their ears pricked, seem to sense the tension in the air. This photograph is a testament to the courage and determination of those who settled the American West, and the role of the military in protecting and securing the new frontier. It is a historic image that speaks to the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by those who dared to explore the unknown.
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