The battle of Chancellorsville. Scene at junction of U.S. ford road, and road to Rapidan River
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Text on key to the drawing: May 3. (Drawing 61). The battle of Chancellorsville. Scene at junction of U.S. ford road and road from Rapidan river to Chancellorsville. Sunday morning. (Key). 1. United States ford road. 2. Ely's ford road. 3. the White House where General Hooker was brought after being injured at the Chancellorsville House. Used as a hospital during the battle. 4. Union breastworks. 5. Woods through which the Confederates charged and where a great many wounded on both sides were burned to death. 6. Batteries in position ready to sweep the ground in front. 7. Ammunition in rear of the guns ready for an emergency.
Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.62)
Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
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