Title Richmond, Va., Vicinity. 20-Pdr Guns of the 1st New York Battery, Unlimbered (U.S. Civil War)This photograph, taken during the American Civil War, captures a significant moment in military history. It depicts the unlimbering of 20-pounder guns belonging to the 1st New York Battery, an artillery unit that served in the Union Army. The location is within the vicinity of Richmond, Virginia, a strategically important city that was the Confederate capital throughout most of the war. This image offers a glimpse into the military tactics and logistics during the Civil War era, particularly focusing on artillery operations. The 20-pounder gun, a common artillery piece in the U.S. Army at the time, played a crucial role in many battles and sieges throughout the conflict.