Siege of Vicksburg: Soldiers at Work on the Fortifications

Title

Siege of Vicksburg: Soldiers at Work on the Fortifications

Abstract

None.

Date

May-June 1863

Transcription

Recto: "Catholic Church // Presbyterian Church // Court House // [in ink] Vicksburg, Miss."
Verso: "Soldiers at work on the fortifications in Vicksburg. Scene on Crawford St. Head Quarters 17th Army Corps. // (Private) - A new line of fortifications now in course of construction here & nearby completed - at present contraband - but the small piece shown in the sketch will not materially affect the business - [signed] F.B.S. // P.S. This shows the manner of constructing this works - a wood work revetment with the earth thrown up in front-."

Condition

Vertical and horizontal folds; uneven paper at bottom margin; rips near lower left corner and on right margin; splash stain at upper left; glue stains on upper margin.

Medium

Graphite on wove paper

Dimensions

7.25 x 9.75 in.

Genre

Graphite drawings--American--1860-1870

Coordinates

32.3526456, -90.877882

Source

Original drawing location: CW-FBS-MS-5-6/63c (Box 7.)

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4775

Ref. Number

(Becker)CW-FBS-MS-5-6/63c

Citation

Schell, Frederic B., “Siege of Vicksburg: Soldiers at Work on the Fortifications,” The Becker Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, https://beckercollection.bc.edu/items/show/2712.