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]
Shows Colonel Philip Henry Sheridan on horse-back pointing a gun at one of a small number of Confederate soldiers confronting him and his troops on a hill pass. Includes an officer of Sheridan firing upon a Confederate soldier threatening to shoot the colonel. Sheridan's decisive victory at Fisher's Hill lead to Union control of the Shenandoah Valley., Originally part of a Civil War scrapbook of Civil War views, places, and events., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Creator
Currier & Ives
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *GC - Civil War - Campaigns & battles - Fisher's Hill [5779.F.37]
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