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

The Comte de Paris riding into Yorktown with the first clear account of affairs at Williamsburg.

May 5, 2012

Library of Congress

The Comte de Paris riding into Yorktown with the first clear account of affairs at Williamsburg

On back of drawing: “The C. de Paris riding into Yorktown with the first clear account of affairs at Williamsburg“ and “Rain coming down, horse and rider muddy.”

May 5, 1862 – drawn by Alfred R. Waud.

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

Record page for this drawing: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004661138/

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