Spotsylvania Court House, Va., Vicinity. Body Of A Confederate Soldier Near Mrs. Alsop's House (U.S. Civil War) This title refers to a photograph from the American Civil War, taken near Mrs. Alsop's house in the vicinity of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia. The image captures the body of a deceased Confederate soldier, providing a somber and poignant snapshot of the brutal realities of war. This photo offers historical significance as it is one among countless visual records documenting the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865). The identity of the soldier depicted in this photograph remains unknown.