View of Cumberland Gap, from the south
Summary
Print shows abandoned tents scattered across the landscape, as the army passes through the Gap; long columns of troops and wagon trains are departing, some building are being burned. Possibly represents the sudden withdrawal of the Union army in advance of Confederate forces.
Inscribed in ink on back: View of Cumberland Gap, from the South.
Tags
Date
01/01/1862
Contributors
Middleton, Strobridge & Co., lithographer
Location
Cumberland Gap (Tenn.), 36.59944, -83.66861
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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