Conference between Generals Grant and Sheridan in Conference in Charlestown, Virginia

Conference between Generals Grant and Sheridan in Conference in Charlestown, Virginia

In Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper 10/8/1864.

September 17, 1864

Recto: "Conference between gens Grant & Sheridan at the residence of Mr. Riderford Charlestown Saturday 17th // fender // door // 2 fluted pillers [sic] // grant [sic] & Sheridan on steps they arranged their plans in the left hand room // a large number of Officers in the yard // Episcopal church - some distance back // brick house painted white // brick painted white // grass flat // Fence // escort."

Verso: No text.

Vertical and horizontal folds; dog ear at upper right; rip at left and lower margins.

Graphite on heavy gauge wove paper

6.5 x 9.75 in.

Graphite drawings--American--1860-1870

39.2889902999999, -77.8597175

Original drawing location: CW-JT-WV-9/17/64 (Box 9.)

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4808

(Becker)CW-JT-WV-9/17/64