This map puts a bit of perspective on the battles that were fought around Richmond in 1862 and the location of McClellan’s forces in July.
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From “Map of the battle ground near Richmond, showing plainly, every point of interest of the late & present position of the Union army.”
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L. Prang & Co.
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Boston 1862
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Scale ca. 1:250,000.
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LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 633
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Indicates location and dates of battles, “McClellan’s present defensive line” at Harrison’s Landing, principal roads, railroads, towns, and drainage.
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Digitally corrected for fading.
