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

Victorious Advance of Genl. Sykes (regulars) May 1st.

May 1, 2013

Library of Congress,Miscellaneous document sources

Victorious Advance of Genl. Sykes (regulars) May 1st

Drawing by Alfred R. Waud, drawing on light brown paper : pencil and Chinese white; 12.9 x 24.1. (sheet).

Published in: Harper’s Weekly, May 23, 1863, p. 328-9

Library of Congress image.

Inscribed on verso on attached piece of cream paper: If this picture is used and I think it ought to be for the regulars always do well, and seldom get any credit, not belonging to any crowd of voters the artist will notice that two lines are represented or suggested moving up to the crest of the hill where the rebels hold their positions. As the sketch is on so small a scale a little care must be used to bring out the idea.

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