The Pardon of the Mutineers

The Pardon of the Mutineers

September, 1861

Recto: "Genl Wool addressing the Washington Mutineers at the Rip Raps // capt // Gen Wool // Lieut // Mimmouth // water."

Verso: "The Pardon of the Mutineers - // Gen Wool addressing the Washington Mutineers at the Rip Raps -- on the 2nd Inst - // The sketch represents the prisoners stepping forward promising to forever in future act as loyal and obedient soldiers - // The men were dressed in citizen clothes in double file -- different kinds of hats 7 caps -- some had no pants nor vests and appear -- rough and haggard -- They were drawn up on the wharf."

Torn bottom right corner; tears in bottom edge; worn bottom left corner.

ink wash and graphite on toned paper

13.0 x 10.0 in.

Drawings--American--1860-1870

36.8507689, -76.2858725999999

Original drawing location: CW-UK-VA-9-61 (Box 10).

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4942

(Becker)CW-UK-VA-9-61