Even the cots that the soldiers slept on were nothing more than thin feather matresses spread across wooden slats. Most of the barracks were dark and dingy with one hanging oil lamp for light.
Fort Clinch
By Dawn Henthorn, About.com
The brigade at Fort Clinch was starkly furnished and located far from the warm fire of the fireplace or the cool breeze of the door.
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- Welcome to Fort Clinch
- Step Back Into 1864
- Cannons Stand Ready
- Union Soldier Adds Authenticity
- Uniform Supply
- Authentic Furnishings
- Supply Barrels
- The Brigade
- Courtyard
- View of Fort Clinch from St. Mary's River
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