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Bush, George, fl. 1862 [Map of Fredericksburg]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03607.08 Author/Creator: Bush, George, fl. 1862 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Map Date: circa December 1862 Pagination: 1 map Height: 25 cm, Width: 39.5 cm Order a Copy

A fairly complete and accurate map of the Union position at Fredericksburg. Shows federal positions, pontoon bridges, geographic features, roads and houses used as hospitals. The position held by Gibbon's Division is slightly exaggerated.

Bush, George, fl. 1862

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