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Conference between Generals Grant and Sheridan in Conference in Charlestown, Virginia Item Info
- Abstract:
- In Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper 10/8/1864.
- Title:
- Conference between Generals Grant and Sheridan in Conference in Charlestown, Virginia
- Artist:
- Taylor, James E., 1839-1901
- 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.
- Subjects:
- West Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Grant, Ulysses S.--(Ulysses Simpson),--1822-1885 Sheridan, Philip Henry,--1831-1888 Dwellings--West Virginia Church buildings--West Virginia
- Condition:
- Vertical and horizontal folds; dog ear at upper right; rip at left and lower margins.
- Place:
- West Virginia--Jefferson--Charles Town
- Medium:
- Graphite on heavy gauge wove paper
- Dimensions:
- 6.5 x 9.75 in.
- Genre:
- Image;StillImage
- 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
- Collection:
- Architecture and Townscapes
- Tags:
- Architecture Flag Horses Mr. Riderford
- Format:
- image/jpeg
Attribution
- Citation:
- "Conference between Generals Grant and Sheridan in Conference in Charlestown, Virginia", The Becker Collection, Boston College Libraries, /items/2673.html