The title "22d New York State Militia Near Harpers Ferry, Va., 1861 I.E.1862 009" refers to a photograph capturing a group of the 22nd New York State Militia during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The image was taken in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry, Virginia, likely between 1861 and 1862. This black and white photograph is part of the Matthew Brady Collection, identified by the inventory number I.E.1862 009. The picture offers a historical glimpse into the military forces involved in the Civil War, contributing to visual documentation of this significant period in U.S. history.