Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Theatrical poster for the illustrated lecture by Civil War veteran and battlefield guide, William David Holtzworth, who toured throughout the United States decribing the Battle of Gettysburg. Contains a montage of scenes of military life including preparations for battle, wagon train caravans, drills, charges, removal of the dead, reconnaissance, and a soldier reading a letter from home by the campfire. Also contains an inset of a portrait of Holtzworth.
Date
[ca. 1866]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **GC - Civil War - Campaigns & battles [(2)5786.F.150a]
![Illustrated description of the Battle of Gettysburg. By Holtzworth. [graphic] / Peck.](https://digital.librarycompany.org/sites/default/files/islandora_default_thumbs/replace_icons/prints_icon.png){kind=icon}
