Photograph of an observation balloon with the 2nd Balloon Company in ascension. Title taken from description on back.

This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Taken from a photograph album created by an anonymous soldier in the U.S.Army. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of a balloon basket with an observer and pilot preparing for ascension. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of an observation balloon in bed, with soldiers with either the 1st or 2nd Balloon Company standing around it. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of an observation balloon preparing to ascend. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of an inflating observation balloon in its bed with soldiers standing in front. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of an inflating observation balloon with soldiers with either the 1st or 2nd Balloon Company standing or sitting around it. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of the nose of an observation balloon with a filling tube attached showing the automatic valve. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.

Photograph of soldiers with either the 1st or 2nd Balloon Company spreading an observation balloon on the gronnd with preparation to inflate. This photograph is one of a series showing soldiers working with an observation balloon. Title taken from description on back.