Camp Sherman

Camp Sherman

1861

Recto: C. Soule, Jr.

Verso: "Camp Sherman" // Camp of 1st Regiment Ohio Volunteers // Col A.D. McCook, Commanding // sketch by Chas Soule, Jr, of Co. G Portsmouth Lights Guards // Capt G.B. Bailey // Camp Sherman is situated near Glenwood about one mile northwest of the Capitol on a gentle rise of ground with a clear running brook bordering the East of the grounds affording excellent opportunities for bathing and cooking purposes. The regiment consists of about one thousand rank and file and are [sic] under the strictest discipline and are without a single exception in excellent health and spirits awaiting anxiously for marching orders. The uniform consists of Black felt hat Blue Blouse, red shirts, grey pants and black overcoats. They are armed with improved muskets and fully equipped for service."

Folded vertically in center; 4 sections torn out on top edge; corners frayed; adhesive and paper on verso over fold mark.

graphite on paper

21.25 x 7.75 in.

Graphite drawings--American--1860-1870

Landscape drawings--American--1860-1870

40.4172871, -82.907123

Original drawing location: CW-CS-OH-61 (Box 10).

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4968

(Becker)CW-CS-OH-61