1893
Maker: US War Dept.
Full title: Plate 56. Vicinity of Petersburg, Va., 1862 / Atlanta Campaign from June 15th to July 3rd, 1864 / Atlanta Campaign from July 5th to 18th, 1864 / Army of the Tennessee from May 27th to June 4th, 1864 / Battle Ground of the Army of the Tennessee July 22nd, 1864 / Battle Ground of the Army of the Tennessee, July 28th, 1864 / Atlanta Campaign Operations from July 18th to 27th, 1864.
Antique lithograph by Julius Bien & Co published in the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies published under the direction of the Hon. Stephen B. Elkins, Secretary of War, 1893. The atlas was published as a companion piece to the Official Records of the American Civil War. It contains maps and other images derived from materials generated by both Union and Confederate military personnel during the American Civil War. The atlas was printed in 35 parts between 1891 and 1895. Printed color indicates topography and Union or Confederate locations. General Sherman map shows Chattanooga to Atlanta. Very good condition with image transfer, a few minor spots/stains and a touch of foxing, and some staining and wear to the paper edges. Measures approx. 16 x 27 inches to the outer border lines.
Item Number: CIV130