Photos and comments from Susan Hoffman
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Stripping away top soil |
Susan Gatlin and Sarah Caswell |
Charlie pointing to Richard's likely grave |
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Bricks uncovered |
Roots and more roots |
Unearthing the brick |
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Detail of brick |
Pointing our Richard Caswell's grave |
One shovel scoop at a time |
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Outline of brick |
Four Graves uncovered |
Examining the site of brick cover |
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Grave cover discovered |
Mary Mackilwean grave |
Tools of the trade |
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Charlie working on grave |
(L) Sarah Casell, (R) Susan Gatlin |
Slow and steady going |
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Details of bricks |
Starting on the Governor's area |
Working on the Governor's grave |
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Beginning on Caswell's grave |
Slow and steady |
Two to uncover |
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Jo Huettl, Jane Phillips, Martha Marble and others watch |
Another foot down |
Game plan |
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Charles steps in for a spell |
Dr. Megan Perry working on Caswell's grave |
Working deeper |
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Charlie's taking a closer look |
And finds water coming in |
A piece of wood found |
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Still more mud |
Caswell grave in saturated soil |
Richard Caswell's final resting place |