Subject: Eastern Virginia
Period: 1862 (dated)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
26.5 x 17.6 inches
67.3 x 44.7 cm
A very interesting Civil War map that was compiled from the Official Maps of the War Department. This well-engraved map covers the region of the James, Chickahominy and York Rivers, and includes the cities of Norfolk, Richmond, and Petersburg. The map shows great detail of military movements, lines and fortifications. It notes the location of the "contest" between the Monitor and Merrimac on 9 March 1862, the Confederate evacuation of Yorktown, May 4 1862, the battle in the vicinity of Williamsburg, May 5 1862, the battle of Malvern Hill and several other military engagements in the vicinity of Richmond.
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Condition: B
Mostly clean and bright with staining in the top corners of the sheet. A very short centerfold separation at bottom has been closed on verso with archival tape.