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

Going into action.

May 3, 2013

Library of Congress,Miscellaneous document sources

cavalry and horse artillery troops at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863

Summary: Print shows cavalry and horse artillery troops at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 3, 1863. Includes men riding on a caisson towing a small cannon, a building on fire, and additional cavalry headed into action in the background. With two remarques, lower left, self-portrait of the artist; lower right, the head of a horse.

Artist: William Henry Shelton (1) (2); New York : Published by Bryan, Taylor, & Co., c1887 Sept. 15; Note from publisher states: Published for the artist by Bryan, Taylor & Co., N.Y. Limited to 750 copies.

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