Front page illustrations of a night picket detachment from General Viele's Brigade in boats near Dawfuski Island, Georgia, and General Heintzelman's Division proceeding down the Potomac in steamers on their way to Fortress Monroe. Other illustrations: General McClellan's army advancing towards Yorktown. Enthusiastic reception by the troops as General McClellan takes personal command of the army on its advance towards Yorktown. Rebel forces under the command of Generals Mackall and Gantt surrender to General Paine at Tiptonville, Tenn. Camp of the 9th Massachusetts Regiment in the advance position of the Union army. Headquarters of General McClellan at Big Bethel, Va. Advance of the Union troops near Howard's bridge and mill, four miles from Big Bethel. Martin's Massachusetts Battery opening fire on the Rebel fortifications commanding the appraoch to Yorktown. General Heintzelman's Headquarters near Hampton Bridge, Va. Ruins of railway bridge near Woodstock, Va. Cannon captured by U.S. forces at the battle of Winchester, Va., and more. Very fine.
Item Number: FL-67
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