Fort Jackson Sketched from the Masthead of the "Cayuga."

Fort Jackson Sketched from the Masthead of the "Cayuga."

April 30, 1862

Recto: "Position of mortar fleet // Fort Jackson sketched from the masthead of the 'Cayuga' on her way down river April 30, 1862 // Battery // Bushy Bank // Here was the remains of the Barrier on this side of River // Surrendered April 28, 1862 // The plan of the fort an irregular pentagon having usual salient angles and a large surrounding moat -- the defense of the river // Ft. St. Philip opposite."

Verso: No text.

Tattered edge.

graphite, gray ink wash, and white gouache on toned paper

13.75 x 6.75 in.

Drawings--American--1860-1870

Panoramic views--American--1860-1870

29.3570292999999, -89.4553239

Original drawing location: CW-UK-LA-5-30-62 (Box 10).

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4980

(Becker)CW-UK-LA-5-30-62