Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

The Battle of Hanover Court House

May 27, 2012

Library of Congress

Commencement of the battle of Hanover Ct. House. 1_45 PM.

Title inscribed below image: Commencement of the battle of Hanover Ct. House. 1:45 PM.

May 27, 1862 – drawn by Alfred R. Waud.

  • Inscribed above image in black ink, left to right: Cavalry. The Rebel Army. Bensons Horse Artillery. Johnsons infantry.
  • Published in: Harper’s Weekly, June 21, 1862, p. 397, inscribed in Harper’s “From sketches by an officer who was present.”

drawing on brown paper : pencil and Chinese white ; 21.1 x 36.2 cm.

Part of Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.  Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

Record page for this image: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004660266/

Harper’s Weekly Image:

From Harper's Weekly June 21, 1862 - The Army of the Potomac—Commencement of the Battle of Hanover Court House,

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