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

Title

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

Abstract

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

Date

September 17, 1864

Transcription

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.

Condition

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

Medium

Graphite on heavy gauge wove paper

Dimensions

6.5 x 9.75 in.

Genre

Graphite drawings--American--1860-1870

Coordinates

39.2889902999999, -77.8597175

Source

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

URI

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

Ref. Number

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

Citation

Taylor, James E., 1839-1901, “Conference between Generals Grant and Sheridan in Conference in Charlestown, Virginia,” The Becker Collection, accessed March 29, 2024, https://beckercollection.bc.edu/items/show/2673.