Map of the Country in the Vicinity of Todd's Tavern with the Position of the 2nd Corps Army of the Potomac May 8th 1864, circa 1864

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 19

Identifier: id234452

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Map of the area surrounding Todd's Tavern, Spotsylvania County, Virginia on the last day of the Battle of the Wilderness.

Surveyed under the orders of Bvt. Col. J. C. Duane, Major of Engineers Chief Engineer Army of the Potomac by Bvt. Maj. C. W. Howell 1st Lieut. of Engineers. Assisted by Messrs. L. C. Oswell, L. Bell and R. B. Taylor, Topographical Engineers.

Instrument used: Schmaleader Compass Odometer and Tape Measure; Time 3 hours

J. Bien, NY - lithographer

1/4 mi to 1 in

42 cm x 36 cm

Subject/Index Terms: United States--History--Civil War,1861-1865--Spotsylvania County (Va.)--Maps.

Dates

Creation: circa 1864

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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