Bayonet Charge on a Rebel Fort at James Island, South Carolina

Bayonet Charge on a Rebel Fort at James Island, South Carolina

Vigorous battle scene, sketchy, with interesting use of wash.

June 16, 1862

Recto: "[illeg] Sharpshooters right [illeg] and woods // [ink] Rebel [illeg] // Dense woods -in rear- // 4 guns on front // [ink] Tower Fort // behind Rebel influence on the parapet of fort // [ink] Rebel rifle pits // U.S. troops all charging Bayonets in double file // Rebel field piece in woods // NB There wer no wonded officers in this charge."

Verso: "while exposed to a murderous cross-fire of grape canister, & musketry // Gallant and most daring bayonet charge of U.S. troops under Brig Gen Stevens upon a rebel fort at James Island, S.C. on the 16th of June."

Vertical, horizontal and tangent folds.

graphite and ink wash on wove paper

5.25 x 15 in.

Drawings--American--1860-1870

Panoramic views--American--1860-1870

32.7534721, -79.9528450999999

Original drawing location: CW-WC-SC-6/16/62 (Box 6.)

http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4718

(Becker)CW-WC-SC-6/16/62