Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-? [Manuscript Civil War map of the position of the 2nd Division, 16th Army Corps in the Battle of Atlanta]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04498.02 Author/Creator: Stephens, Ashbury L., 1843-? Place Written: Georgia Type: Map Date: 22 July 1864 Pagination: 1 map : col. Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy
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.
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