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An Alabama regiment marching Capitol Square, Richmond, on their way to join the rebel forces under Beauregard

An Alabama regiment marching Capitol Square, Richmond, on their way to...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 October 19), p. 661. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Balloon view of Washington, D.C., May 1861

Balloon view of Washington, D.C., May 1861

United States Capitol in foreground; Long (14th St.) Bridge in center background. Wood engraving in Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War, p. 134. Same image as Harper's Weekly, 1861 July 27. This record ... More

General Bragg's camp, as seen from Fort Pickens / / drawn by an officer of the fort. Interior of a sand-bag battery at Pensacolo bearing on Fort Pickens / sketched by our artist, who has been traveling with W.H. Russell, LL.D., Barrister at Law

General Bragg's camp, as seen from Fort Pickens / / drawn by an office...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 June 15, p. 373. Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A rebel guerrilla raid in a Western town / Th. Nast.

A rebel guerrilla raid in a Western town / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 300 (1862 Sept. 27), pp. 616-617.

Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A., the hero of Fort Donelson [Half-lgth., standing, (6)]

Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A., the hero of Fort Donelson [Hal...

Wood engraving after a photograph. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6, (1862 March 8), p. 145 (front page). Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Pres. I.; Shelf.

The too confiding South drafting terms of peace with the Federal Government (see Richmond Papers, July 6, 7, 8)

The too confiding South drafting terms of peace with the Federal Gover...

Cartoon showing man seated on gunpowder keg writing on paper. Skull and graves on ground and bomb labeled "Gettysburg" and fists labeled "Vicksburg" in sky behind him. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 343... More

Home from the war - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Home from the war - A black and white drawing of a group of people

Soldiers reunited with their loved ones. Illustration from: Harper's Weekly, 1863 June 13, p. 381.

The riots at New York wood engraving, Library of Congress

The riots at New York wood engraving, Library of Congress

Five illustrations: Ruins of the Provost-Marshal's office, fight between rioters and military, charge of the police on the rioters at the "Tribune" office, sacking a drug store in Second Avenue, hanging a Negro... More

Pennsylvania gratitude during American Civil War

Pennsylvania gratitude during American Civil War

"Able-bodied Pennsylvanian" selling water for 6 cents per glass to soldier of 22nd Regt, NY Volunteers. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1863). Reference copy may be in LOT 4419. This record contains unverified, ol... More

Armstrong's mills and rebel works on Hatcher's Run, captured by the Second Corps, October 27, 1864 / sketched by C.H. Chapin.

Armstrong's mills and rebel works on Hatcher's Run, captured by the Se...

Illustration from: Harper's Weekly, 1864. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May, 1865

Grand Review of Army, Wash. D.C., May, 1865

LC-USZ62-2579 is of the wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, 1865, p. 356. Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

Destruction of the depots, public buildings, and manufactories at Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 1864 The Fourteenth and Twentieth Corps moving out of Atlanta, November 15, 1864.

Destruction of the depots, public buildings, and manufactories at Atla...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. 419 (1865 Jan. 7), p. 4.

"Mustered out" colored volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas / A.R.W.

"Mustered out" colored volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas / A.R.W.

Illustration showing African American soldiers mustering out in Little Rock, Arkansas. Signed on block "A.R.W" in lower right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 490 (1866 May 19), p. 308.

The Late Colonel Theodore S. Bowers, General Grant's adjutant-general / / photographed by Brady. Paying United States pensioners at the pension office in the New York Custom-House / sketched by A.R. Waud

The Late Colonel Theodore S. Bowers, General Grant's adjutant-general ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 March 24, p. 177. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Norfolk, Virginia Ruined buildings at Navy Yard

Norfolk, Virginia Ruined buildings at Navy Yard

Photographs of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy -- the Federal Navy, 1861-1865. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Dona... More

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Signed above image: Wm Waud. Title inscribed above image. On verso sketch of river landscape with frigate. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 21, 1865, p. 41. Reference print available in the Civil War Draw... More

Butlers battery going into position

Butlers battery going into position

Signed lower right: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, October 3, 1863, p. 635. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.408) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings f... More

Fight at Kelly's Ford. Sleepers battery

Fight at Kelly's Ford. Sleepers battery

Signed lower right: Alf R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below image: 10 Mass in foreground. Inscribed above image: Barnard House. Inscribed upper right: Kelly Ville. Inscribed lower left: Genl C... More

Battle of Gettysburg. Longstreet's attack upon the left center of the Union lines. Blue Ridge in distance

Battle of Gettysburg. Longstreet's attack upon the left center of the ...

Signed lower right: Alf. R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 8, 1863, p. 504-5. Dated from Harper's account and historical sources. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R... More

Dragging artillery through the mud

Dragging artillery through the mud

Title printed below image. Published in Harper's Weekly, March 19, 1864, p. 188. Original drawing is Waud no. 169. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.169) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

The battle of Darbytown Road - Public domain scan / engraving

The battle of Darbytown Road - Public domain scan / engraving

Ruled grid for engravers inscribed over image. Title inscribed above image. Inscribed above image left to right: Rebel battery; Darbytown Road on which Kautz's Cavalry was driven in; Woods through which the Reb... More

[Confederate works near Yorktown], Confederate States of America

[Confederate works near Yorktown], Confederate States of America

Union troops in foreground watching Confederates in background. Signed lower right: Alf. R. Waud. Title devised. Published as: The enemy's works near Yorktown in Harper's Weekly, May 3, 1862, pp. 280-1. Inscrib... More

Pontoon bridges erected for Sedgwicks corps to cross upon

Pontoon bridges erected for Sedgwicks corps to cross upon

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Published in Harper's Weekly, May 16, 1863. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.21) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Reconnoisance [sic] by Bufords Cavalry towards the Rapidan river

Reconnoisance [sic] by Bufords Cavalry towards the Rapidan river

Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed upper left: Half this sketch missing. Inscribed lower right: Generl [sic.] Bu[ford]. Published in: Harper's Weekly, October 3, 1863, p. 632-633. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/... More

Attempt of the Rebels to recapture Fort Harrison

Attempt of the Rebels to recapture Fort Harrison

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed upper right: The Rebels in three lines of battle. Inscribed twice above image: artillery. Inscribed below image: Our men in a hastily constructed rifle pit. Published in: H... More

The signal telegraph train as used at the battle of Fredericksburg

The signal telegraph train as used at the battle of Fredericksburg

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 24, 1863, p. 53. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.532) Reference print available in the Civil War Draw... More

The Nelson House Yorktown used as a hospital by the rebels

The Nelson House Yorktown used as a hospital by the rebels

Signed lower right: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 24, 1862, pp. 328-9. Sketch of fortifications on verso. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.73) Forms part of: Morg... More

Martinsburg. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Martinsburg. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Includes four scenes: Ruins of the depot; The Square; The Barricades; On the Opequan n. Martinsburg 64. Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed in center of images. Published in Harper's Weekly, December... More

The Influence of woman - A black and white drawing of a man sitting at a table

The Influence of woman - A black and white drawing of a man sitting at...

Composite of scenes of women sewing and doing laundry for soldiers, nun visiting injured soldier, and woman writing letter for wounded soldier. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Sept. 6, pp. 568-569.

Bivouac of Confederate Troops on the Las Moras, Texas [March1861]

Bivouac of Confederate Troops on the Las Moras, Texas [March1861]

Wood engraving after pencil sketch by Carl G. von Iwonski. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 5, (1861 June 14), p. 375. File print in LOT 4420-P. Negative of original pencil and brown wash drawing: LC-USZ62-1062. ... More

General view of the city of Nashville, Tennessee

General view of the city of Nashville, Tennessee

From: Harper's Weekly, 1862 March 8, p. 152. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Huntsville, Alabama, from General Logan's head-quarters

Huntsville, Alabama, from General Logan's head-quarters

Bird's-eye view of Huntsville, Alabama, with soldiers marching, followed by others on horseback, and two covered wagons. Civil War Collection (Library of Congress). Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1864.

Army of the Potomac--General Hancock and staff / photographed by Brady.

Army of the Potomac--General Hancock and staff / photographed by Brady...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 Aug. 13, p. 517. Public domain photograph of a military, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Brandy Station], [Virginia]. Alfred R. Waud, artist for "Harper's Weekly" (seated on a horse) at headquarters Army of the Potomac

[Brandy Station], [Virginia]. Alfred R. Waud, artist for "Harper's Wee...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The press, the field, the sketchbook / Th. Nast.

The press, the field, the sketchbook / Th. Nast.

Illustration shows various scenes showing a Harper's Weekly correspondent and artist at work in the field, sketching views and gathering information on the battlefield, in camp, and of contraband; two medallion... More

Lieutenant-General Grant at his head-quarters / photographed by Brady.

Lieutenant-General Grant at his head-quarters / photographed by Brady.

Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, leaning against tree by tent. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1864 July 16, p. 449 (cover).

No accommodations! wood engraving, Library of Congress

No accommodations! wood engraving, Library of Congress

Southern congressman elect telling clerk of the House of Representatives that he would like to secure his old seat. The clerk replies that he is very sorry, but we can not accommodate you. Illus. in: Harper's w... More

General Ward, of Massachusetts, killed in China, October, 1862 General Burgevine, of New York, recently killed in China ; Funeral of German patriots at Comfort, Texas, August 20, 1865.

General Ward, of Massachusetts, killed in China, October, 1862 General...

Head-and shoulders portrait of Frederick Townsend Ward, head-and-shoulders portrait of General Burgevine, and funeral of German Union soldiers at Comfort, Texas. Three illustrations in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, ... More

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Signed above image: Wm Waud. Title inscribed above image. On verso sketch of river landscape with frigate. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 21, 1865, p. 41. Reference print available in the Civil War Draw... More

Scene at Germanna Ford--6th Corps returning from Mine Run

Scene at Germanna Ford--6th Corps returning from Mine Run

Troops marching past house, damaged bridge in background. Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed on verso: VIII 6. Shalers brigade. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 2, 1864, p. 13. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (D... More

Capture of Fort Harrison on the Chaffins Farm line of Works

Capture of Fort Harrison on the Chaffins Farm line of Works

Measured grid drawn in pencil over image to aid engravers. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed lower left: Troops in column of Division; The Brushwood nearly breast-high. Inscribed lower right: Troops formed ... More

View of the rebel position at Mine run--2nd corps batteries in foreground

View of the rebel position at Mine run--2nd corps batteries in foregro...

Image overdrawn with numbered grid to guide engravers. Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed above image: Roe's Farm; Clark Mountain. Inscribed below image: Arnolds battery, F & ... More

Army Mail leaving Hd.Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac

Army Mail leaving Hd.Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, April 18, 1863, p. 245. Inscribed on sign above tent in image: Headquarters Post Office. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-... More

Building Erected for the reception of the body of the President at Cleveland

Building Erected for the reception of the body of the President at Cle...

Title inscribed below image. Inscribed vertically left margin: House where the first subscription to the "Boston Liberator" was got up. Inscribed above image: I have made the flags drooping it was raining hard ... More

Chaplain Chapman of the 169th N.Y. performing divine service at General W.F. Smith's Head Quarters in front of Petersburg, July 3rd

Chaplain Chapman of the 169th N.Y. performing divine service at Genera...

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed below image with arrow indicators: Gen Burnham; Gen Neil; Gen Smith; Gen Martindale. Inscribed on verso: The Service was arranged by Dr Luckley, Medical Director of the 18t... More

Genl. Humphreys charging at the head of his division after sunset of the 13th Dec

Genl. Humphreys charging at the head of his division after sunset of t...

Signed lower right: Alf R Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 10, 1863, p. 24-25. Waud no. 751a is Harper's Weekly engraving. Reference print available in the Civil War Dra... More

Fighting in the woods Kearneys division repulsing the enemy Monday June 30th 1862

Fighting in the woods Kearneys division repulsing the enemy Monday Jun...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 9, 1862, p. 500. Inscribed on box in image: 1000 ... Cartridges Call 52. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More

Fighting in the woods Kearneys division repulsing the enemy Monday June 30th 1862

Fighting in the woods Kearneys division repulsing the enemy Monday Jun...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 9, 1862, p. 500. Inscribed on box in image: 1000 ... Cartridges Call 52. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More

[Midnight before Petersburg] - Public domain scenic drawing

[Midnight before Petersburg] - Public domain scenic drawing

Title devised from Harper's Weekly title. Published in: Harper's Weekly, October 8, 1864, pp. 648-9. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.735) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file 186... More

Battle of Winchester, decisive charge upon the rebels at the stone wall

Battle of Winchester, decisive charge upon the rebels at the stone wal...

Signed lower right: Alf. R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed lower right: Many of the soldiers without caps and arms at the [rear?]. Published with description in: Harper's Weekly, April 12, 1862, p.... More

Returned prisoners of war exchanging their rags for new clothing on board Flag of Truce boat New York

Returned prisoners of war exchanging their rags for new clothing on bo...

Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed below title: The figures on the right are coming in with the new clothing, in the centre pitching the old rags overboard, & going out on the left to get their rations. See Ne... More

Charge of Genl. Wards troops through Kellys Ford upon the rifle pits

Charge of Genl. Wards troops through Kellys Ford upon the rifle pits

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, December 5, 1863, p. 772. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC?PP_1919:R1.2.0390). Reference print available in the Civil War D... More

Steam Mill nr. the battlefield. used as a medical depot

Steam Mill nr. the battlefield. used as a medical depot

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 23, 1863, p. 333 Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.487) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Returned Federal prisoners from Andersonville (i.e. Belle Isle) prison

Returned Federal prisoners from Andersonville (i.e. Belle Isle) prison

Photo shows Pvt. Isaiah G. Bowker (d. 1864), Co. B, 9th Maine Vols. at the U.S. General Hospital Div. no. 1, Annapolis, Maryland. Source: U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, 2013. No. 5524. Erroneous capt... More

Bridges built for Reynolds Corps, sketched from Rebel rifle pits

Bridges built for Reynolds Corps, sketched from Rebel rifle pits

Confederate camp in foreground, union troops crossing river in background. Signed lower right: A.R.W. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed on verso: IV 5 reads Battles of Charles City Road. Published in: Harp... More

Russells Brigade, 1st div. 6th Army Corps, crossing in Pontoons to storm the enemies rifle pits on the Rappahannock

Russells Brigade, 1st div. 6th Army Corps, crossing in Pontoons to sto...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed on verso: One half. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 16, 1863, p. 308. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.506) Reference print avai... More

Views on the Appomattox at Port Walthall

Views on the Appomattox at Port Walthall

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed upper right: I enclose a dup from one of the papers giving a description of the scene. Inscribed below title: The nearest point to Petersburg, approached by the Gun Boats t... More

Battery No. 1.--100 and 200 pounder Parrots opposite Yorktown and Gloucester in front of Farenholts house

Battery No. 1.--100 and 200 pounder Parrots opposite Yorktown and Glou...

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed within image: River. Inscribed upper right: Yorktown in distance as in sketch No 6. guns firing. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 7, 1862, ... More

Fight at Mechanicsville [changed to] Beaver Creek between McCalls division and the rebels under Jackson

Fight at Mechanicsville [changed to] Beaver Creek between McCalls divi...

Title inscribed above image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 26, 1862, p. 470 as "The Army of the Potomac-The Battle of Beaver Creek, June 26, 1862. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.694) Reference ... More

Winter Campaigning. The Army of the Potomac on the move. Sketched near Falmouth--Jan. 21st

Winter Campaigning. The Army of the Potomac on the move. Sketched near...

Exhibit caption: Alfred R. Waud depicts Union forces coping with the challenge of winter weather in 1863 as they advanced toward the Rappahannock River. He skillfully delineates formations of soldiers, wagons, ... More

The Influence of woman - A black and white image of a man and a woman

The Influence of woman - A black and white image of a man and a woman

Composite of scenes of women sewing and doing laundry for soldiers, nun visiting injured soldier, and woman writing letter for wounded soldier. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 Sept. 6, pp. 568-569.

Kautz's Cavalry coming back to camp in Gen Butlers lines after their raid

Kautz's Cavalry coming back to camp in Gen Butlers lines after their r...

Title inscribed above image. Inscribed below title: more figures can be shewn[sic]. Inscribed lower left : Front P[age?]. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 6, 1864, p. 508. Reference print available in the ... More

[Evacuation of and firing of Manassas Junction]

[Evacuation of and firing of Manassas Junction]

Signed lower right: Alf. R. Waud. Title devised. Published in: Harper's Weekly March 29, 1862, p. 201. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.745) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file 1... More

[View on the U.S. Military R.R. in front of Petersburg]

[View on the U.S. Military R.R. in front of Petersburg]

Title devised from Harper's Weekly. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 5, 1864, p. 712 as part of: Yankee Improvements in Front of Petersburg. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2). Reference print av... More

General Patricks punishment for gamblers

General Patricks punishment for gamblers

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 7, 1863, p. 717 as : The Army of the Potomac-Gamblers at the Provost Marshal's Headquarters. Gift, J.P. Morgan... More

McClellan and staff. L to R: Capt. Clark, General McClellan, Capt. Van Vliet, Maj. Barry

McClellan and staff. L to R: Capt. Clark, General McClellan, Capt. Van...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. See Harper's Weekly, vol. 1861, p. 532. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General informa... More

Presentation of colors to the Garibaldi Zouaves, New York, May, 1861 The Garibaldi Zouaves on the double-quick in Broadway.

Presentation of colors to the Garibaldi Zouaves, New York, May, 1861 T...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, 1861 June 8, p. 362.

Henrico County Jail, Richmond, Virginia during American Civil War

Henrico County Jail, Richmond, Virginia during American Civil War

Wood engraving after sketch by a Union prisoner. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1861. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Va. R-; Civil War Prisons Richmond; Geogr.; Shelf.

The expedition to Beaufort - before the attack

The expedition to Beaufort - before the attack

Illustration shows three scenes of naval warfare off the coast of South Carolina during the Civil War. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5 (1861 Nov. 30), p. 757.

How "The Southern Commissioner" tried to mould [sic] public opinion in England

How "The Southern Commissioner" tried to mould [sic] public opinion in...

Images of the "Southern Commissioner" in England, trying to talk to Queen Victoria, drinking with the "Lord Mayor," meeting Lord J. Russell, throwing money at "the populace," giving a check to "the press" and h... More

The Thirty-Second Indiana Regiment (Colonel Willich) building pontoons in Kentucky / sketched by Mr. H. Mosler.

The Thirty-Second Indiana Regiment (Colonel Willich) building pontoons...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 791.

The three months volunteer at home

The three months volunteer at home

Soldier saying to Boy "No, Bubby, take that away. I won't take off my boots; but jest have a cup of tea and be off again!" Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 299 (1862 Sept. 20), p. 608.

Uncle Sam, "Go ahead, boys, I'll take care of the wives and babies - God bless you!" / J.M.

Uncle Sam, "Go ahead, boys, I'll take care of the wives and babies - G...

Cartoon shows Uncle Sam waving Union troops off to Virginia, telling them that he will take care of the women and children who are gathered around him, as well as two large bags labeled "gold." Illus. in: Harp... More

The Battle of Antietam - burning of Mr. Mumma's house and barns

The Battle of Antietam - burning of Mr. Mumma's house and barns

Wood engraving after sketch by A.R. Waud. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 6, (1862 October 11), p. 648. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Gordon as he entered our lines. Gordon under medical inspection. Gordon in his uniform as a U.S. soldier

Gordon as he entered our lines. Gordon under medical inspection. Gordo...

Gordon, a runaway slave from Mississippi, in tattered clothes; bare back showing scars; and in Union Civil War uniform. From photographs by McPherson & Oliver. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 July 4, p. 429, bottom.

Cutting the levees at Providence [Vicksburg, Miss., Campaign]

Cutting the levees at Providence [Vicksburg, Miss., Campaign]

Wood engraving after drawing by Theodore R. Davis. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 7, (1863 March 21), p. 180. File print in LOT4388-G. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tra... More

Grant's Great Campaign--Stevens's Battery at Cold Harbor.

Grant's Great Campaign--Stevens's Battery at Cold Harbor.

Wood engraving for DRWG/US A Waud, no. 426 (A size). Attributed to A.R. Waud. Title printed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, 25 June 1864, p. 404. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.426a) Form... More

[Grand Review of the Armies, Washington, D.C.; Jefferson Davis' cell at Fort Monroe; portrait of David E. Herold, accomplice of John Wilkes Booth]

[Grand Review of the Armies, Washington, D.C.; Jefferson Davis' cell a...

Full page includes four illustrations and an article describing Herold's role in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. 441 (1865 June 10), p. 365. Herold's name erroneousl... More

Franchise. And not this man? / Th. Nast.

Franchise. And not this man? / Th. Nast.

Columbia speaking, with hand on shoulder of Civil War soldier, who lost a leg in the war. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 Aug. 5, p. 489.

Pardon. Franchise Columbia. -- "Shall I trust these men, and not this man?" Th. Nast

Pardon. Franchise Columbia. -- "Shall I trust these men, and not this ...

Centerfold prints show Columbia considering why she should pardon Confederate troops who are begging for forgiveness when an African American Union soldier with an amputated leg does not have the right to vote.... More

The harvest of death - Gettysburg, July 4, 1863 [Dead soldiers and horses on battlefield]

The harvest of death - Gettysburg, July 4, 1863 [Dead soldiers and hor...

Wood engraving after photograph by Alexander Gardner. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 9, (1865 July 22), p. 452. Title and other information transcribed from caption card.

Engagement of Colonel Forsyth's command with the Indians at Small Island, September 17, 1868

Engagement of Colonel Forsyth's command with the Indians at Small Isla...

Battle between Indians and Colonel Forsyth and his men at Small Island, Kansas. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1868 Oct. 17, p. 669, bottom.

Fort Powhatan--on the James--below the Pontoon bridge

Fort Powhatan--on the James--below the Pontoon bridge

Signed lower right: A.R.W. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: Put in as many boats as you will. Published in: Harper's Weekly, July 2, 1864, p. 429. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.68... More

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Thunderbolt Battery looking down the River

Signed above image: Wm Waud. Title inscribed above image. On verso sketch of river landscape with frigate. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 21, 1865, p. 41. Reference print available in the Civil War Draw... More

Battle of Bristow [sic] Station

Battle of Bristow [sic] Station

Battlefield depiction with inset upper left inscribed: Arnolds battery. See also DRWG/US - Waud, no. 418 (A size). Title inscribed upper right. Inscribed in image with indicators: Reb battery; graveyard; This l... More

Effects of shells upon the enemies rifle pits at the crossing over the Rappahannock--June 5th

Effects of shells upon the enemies rifle pits at the crossing over the...

Shelling of 2nd Florida confederate regiment following Franklin's crossing. Signed lower left: Alfred R. Waud. Title inscribed upper left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 27, 1863, p. 409 with the title "Ef... More

Artillery of Smith's division commanded by Capt. Ayres engaging the rebels at White Oak Swamp

Artillery of Smith's division commanded by Capt. Ayres engaging the re...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed upper left: (2 column, long). Inscribed upper right: Important; June; Motts battery knocked to pieces here; Monday. Published in: Harper's We... More

First military execution in Washington; hanging of a private for shooting his superior officer

First military execution in Washington; hanging of a private for shoot...

Title inscribed below image. Inscribed above image: Snow on the ground. Regiment on the left without overcoats and carrying their knapsacks-. Inscribed left margin: Prime. Published in: Harper's Weekly, Jan. 25... More

Army Mail leaving Hd.Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac

Army Mail leaving Hd.Qts. Post Office. Army Potomac

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, April 18, 1863, p. 245. Inscribed on sign above tent in image: Headquarters Post Office. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-... More

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist, A.R. Waud.

Secret meeting of southern unionists / sketched by our special artist,...

Nine men in room. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 Aug. 4, p. 485.

Gen Butlers Canal at Dutch Gap - Public domain  drawing

Gen Butlers Canal at Dutch Gap - Public domain drawing

Title inscribed upper left. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 5, 1864, pp. 712-713, as part of: Yankee Improvements in Front of Petersburg. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2). Reference print avai... More

Columbia the morning after the fire

Columbia the morning after the fire

Signed on verso: William Waud. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed above image, from left to right: Asylum; Treasury Building; Market House; New State House. Inscribed lower right: Cotton burning in foregroun... More

Attack of the Louisiana Tigers on a battery of the 11th Corps / A.R. Waud.

Attack of the Louisiana Tigers on a battery of the 11th Corps / A.R. W...

Title inscribed below image. Pencil grid drawn for engraver. Inscribed upper left: 1/2 page. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 8, 1863. Inscribed on verso: The sketch represented it as too dark. Gift, J.P. ... More

Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness

Wounded escaping from the burning woods of the Wilderness

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 4, 1864, p. 357. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.535) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawing... More

Genl. Humphreys charging at the head of his division after sunset of the 13th Dec

Genl. Humphreys charging at the head of his division after sunset of t...

Signed lower right: Alf R Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, January 10, 1863, p. 24-25. Waud no. 751a is Harper's Weekly engraving. Reference print available in the Civil War Dra... More

[Lincoln's coffin on view at State House, Springfield, Illinois]

[Lincoln's coffin on view at State House, Springfield, Illinois]

Title devised from Harper's Weekly. Inscribed below image: old. Within image: pink, white. Inscribed on bunting: The father; Sooner Than Surrender These Principles I Would Be Assassinated on this. Gift, J.P. Mo... More

The battle of Darbytown Road - Public domain scan / engraving

The battle of Darbytown Road - Public domain scan / engraving

Ruled grid for engravers inscribed over image. Title inscribed above image. Inscribed above image left to right: Rebel battery; Darbytown Road on which Kautz's Cavalry was driven in; Woods through which the Reb... More

Making parrallels [sic] - Public domain scan / drawing

Making parrallels [sic] - Public domain scan / drawing

Soldiers digging trenches. Signed lower right: A. R.W. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, August 6, 1864, p. 504 as part of : General Grant's Campaign in the trenches before Petersburg.... More

Night signalling - Public domain monumental decor drawing

Night signalling - Public domain monumental decor drawing

Title inscribed on verso. "Signal Corps VIII 3" inscribed on verso. Published in: Harper's Weekly, November 12, 1864, p. 732. Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings File Q. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 191... More

Cattle Raid. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Cattle Raid. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Signed lower left: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed on a separate sheet of cream paper: Confederate cattle raid Sept. 16th 1864. Genl. Wade Hampden [sic] suddenly appeared at Coggins point in th... More

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