The Force Crossing Hampton Creek to a Battle Ten Miles Distant
Title
The Force Crossing Hampton Creek to a Battle Ten Miles Distant
Abstract
View of river crossing.
Date
June 10, 1861
Transcription
Recto: "10 oars // Lieut Pierce Crosty [?] // wounded cart // June 10th // A battle in force 10 miles from the fort. I send hasty sketch of the force crossing Hampton Creek forming in lines & marching out in double quick time. The Zouaves (Duryee's) Townsends 3rd reg, Allen's 1st Carr's 2nd crossed in order named supported by 3 regiments from Newport News. engaged the enemy. Shall send sketch from action as soon as possible."
Verso: small ambiguous sketch.
Condition
Vertical and horizontal folds; uneven paper along left margin; general staining.
Medium
Graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
9 x 11.5 in.
Genre
Graphite drawings--American--1860-1870
Coordinates
37.4282747, -76.4133507
Source
Original drawing location: CW-CB-VA-6/10/61 (Box 7.)
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4683
Ref. Number
(Becker)CW-CB-VA-6/10/61