1864

Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of General Sherman's Atlanta campaign]

Shows the route of Sherman's march from Chattanooga, Tennessee starting on 4 May 1864 and culminating with the siege of Atlanta on 8 September 1864. Drawn in black, red, yellow, and green ink on linen.

GLC04498.01

22 July 1864

Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the position of the 2nd Division, 16th Army Corps in the Battle of Atlanta]

Shows the Confederate line, the positions of Union brigades, and a skirmish in the Battle of Atlanta. The legend indicates the positions at the beginning of the battle, the charging that occurred ("Rebel line charging") and the new line that was formed after the first fight. Major General James B. McPherson was killed on this date. Colored ink on paper.

GLC04498.02

8 October 1864

Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Plan of Rome, Floyd County, Georgia]

Shows the locations of fortifications, a steam boat landing, and troop positions. Made two days before General Hood's army skirmished with General Sherman's supply line near Rome, causing Sherman's forces to fortify themselves in the town. Colored ink on paper.

GLC04498.04

8 October 1864

Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the position of an army division at the Ogeecheee River in Georgia]

Shows the position of the 4th Division of the 15th Army Corps, the road to Savannah, the Confederate lines across the swamp. Also shows positions of various troops and General William T. Sherman's headquarters. Drawn in brown and pink ink a month after the fall of Atlanta, when General Sherman was pursuing Confederate General John Hood.

GLC04498.05

February 1865

Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the siege of Columbia, South Carolina]

Circular map showing the position of the 4th Division of the 13th Army Corps, rivers, railroads, and roads around Columbia. General Sherman's siege was on 16-17 February 1865. Drawn in brown and pink ink.

GLC04498.06

7 May 1865

Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hat

Recounts meeting "Majors Burnham and Merriman on board the boat" at Fort Monroe. Describes war torn Petersburg, noting that "almost every house shows the marks of our Shells." Explains that the troops were weary from travelling 165 miles in six days, so they would take it slow on their way to Richmond. In reference to General Sherman, he boasts that "if 'old crazy Bill and his Bummers' had been here Petersburg would have been taken long ago." Comments on the troops' excitement about the upcoming muster and their support of Sherman. Indicates he will write again from Richmond. I note…

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