Detailed
Wartime Map. THE "JAMES RIVER" THEATRE OF
OPERATIONS. [Virginia] The New York
Herald (publisher).
Map Of The James River And Its Banks. The New Base Of
Operations Of General McClellan. 35-1/2 x 36-3/4 cm. Engraved map. Removed.
Very good. Waters - Son Engr. (New York). (Thursday, July 3rd, 1862). - - -
This is a graphically handsome, detailed map of the operational area described
(approximately to 5 miles north of a line connecting Richmond to West Point, to
2 miles east of a line connecting West Point to Jamestown Island, to 3 miles
south of a line connecting Jamestown Island to Petersburg and to 3 miles west
of a line connecting Petersburg to Richmond). It describes in detail railroad
routes, fortifications, rivers, and towns including those along the Pamunkey
and Chickahominy rivers. It spots the locations of past armed engagements. It
is supported by text including The Army of McClellan at its New Base of
Operations.
The map occupies approximately 75 percent of the front cover. (No.
9428). Newspaper. Complete in eight pages. Removed. 22-3/8 x 15-5/8 inches. In a clear
display frame.
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