On a cold night in January. On a cold night in January. Drawing: Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper; 5 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. An African American guard stands outside a tent holding a pistol, while two barefoot prisoners, one wearing only a shirt, stand huddled in front of him. Another prisoner watches from inside the tent. Guard: 'You little Reb wid de red shirt double quick into line or I'll pop a cap at you.' First prisoner: 'Oh I'm nearly broke down.' Second prisoner (with red shirt):'Oh me! I'm nearly froze.' View Item
[Three prisoners argue with guard] [Three prisoners argue with guard] Drawing: Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper; 5 1/2 x 6 in. Three prisoners talk to an African American guard outside a tent. The guard holds a rifle and bayonet. First prisoner: 'Whats the matter.' Second prisoner: 'Why the Sentinel gave a Reb ten dollars to get some change for some tobacco, about two hours ago and he forgot to come back.' Guard: 'Don't you all know dat's wrong, dat's no way to treat a man, if I had known dat when he was here, I would have kill'd him on the spot.' View Item
[Knapsack theft] [Knapsack theft] Drawing: Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper; 6 1/8 x 6 in. Two African American guards stand in front of a tent, holding rifles. A prisoner holding a knapsack and a canteen walks away from the back of the tent. First guard: 'Well nigger whats de matter now.' Second guard: 'You see copral, dis is de first time, I'se been on dis post, and I laid my knappsack and canteen down dar, and for I could wink my eye some damn Rebel stole dem both.' Prisoner: 'This will do me more good than that darkie.' View Item
Coffee Grounds Collector. Coffee Grounds Collector. Drawing: Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper; 5 5/8 x 6 3/8 in. Two men, labeled '1' and '2,' kneel as one cooks over an open flame outside a tent. Another man (unlabeled) stands between them with a piece of meat. The standing man: 'Mr can I fry this bit of meat on your fire?' Reb No. 1 'Mr has any one spoke for your coffee grounds?' Reb No. 2 'No you may have them' Reb No. 1 'Thank the lord I'm in luck once more.' View Item
[Guard and prisoner] [Guard and prisoner] Drawing: Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper; 6 1/8 x 6 3/8 in. An African American guard points a bayonetted rifle at a prisoner in front of a tent. Their conversation is written out in the top left corner. 'Sentinel {halt-dar, who goes dar? Rebel {A Friend. Sentinal {Look here white man, don't you say Friend again, you's a Rebel and prisoner, and I'se put here to watch you - how you like dat.' View Item
[Praying] [Praying] Drawing: Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper; 5 7/8 x 6 in. An African American guard looks into a tent in which a prisoner is kneeling on the ground. Another prisoner peeks out from behind the tent, thumbing his nose at the guard. The dialogue is transcribed in the upper left corner. 'Sentinel {What you make dat noise in dar for? Rebel {I'm not making any noise, I'm only praying Sentinel {Well dat will do for dis time and if I catch you at it agin, I'll make you double quick, dems my orders.' View Item
View of an Encampment of Union Troops below Farmhouses. View of an Encampment of Union Troops below Farmhouses. Drawing: Graphite and white chalk on gray paper. 9 1/2 x 11 in. A group of farmhouses and a covered wagon at edge of a field, surrounded by military tents. View Item
Scene at Camp Jackson, St. Louis, Missouri. 1st Mississippi Light Artillery Regiment, under the command of Colonel John Knopf. Scene at Camp Jackson, St. Louis, Missouri. 1st Mississippi Light Artillery Regiment, under the command of Colonel John Knopf. Drawing: Graphite on brown paper. 6 7/16 x 9 3/4 in. Interior view of camp among trees, soldiers and women stand outside tents. Inscribed along lower edge in graphite: 'Camp Jackson, Head Quarters 1st Regiment M.S.M. Col. John Knapp.' View Item
Inauguration of the Soldiers Cemetery at Camp Chalmette, New Orleans on May 2, 1864. Inauguration of the Soldiers Cemetery at Camp Chalmette, New Orleans on May 2, 1864. Drawing: Graphite on paper. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. A group of people gathered under tents before a speaker's podium. Horse drawn carriages bring more people; a large flag is flown. Annotations that describe the sene throughout. Verso is inscribed and signed at center: 'Inauguration of the Soldiers Cemetery / at Camp C...ette / May 2nd 1864--/ For report see Herald--/ C I H B...' View Item
Fight of October 2nd, 1864. Fight of October 2nd, 1864. Drawing: Graphite on paper. 6 7/16 x 10 1/16 in. Troops at battle in the rain; cannons and tents lined up behind a fence in the yard of a farmhouse. Inscribed upper left: 'Rain.' Center: 'Right Half / No 1.' At lower left: 'Fight of October 2d. / troops occupying the rebel lines about mid.' View Item
City Hall, Atlanta, Georgia, 26 September 1864. On verso: sketch of a fragmentary plan. City Hall, Atlanta, Georgia, 26 September 1864. On verso: sketch of a fragmentary plan. Drawing: Graphite on paper. 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. City Hall building with large cupola; shown surrounded by trees behind a wooden fence. Several Union soldiers are pictured in the road before the fence. Tents are set up on the lawn. Inscribed at lower left: 'City Hall / Atlanta Ga'; at upper right in black ink: 'Atlanta, Ga.' The verso is inscribed along upper edge: 'This Building is now occupied by officers / Soldiers are encamped in the Yard / Sept. 26th /64.' View Item
Camp Harrison, 6 miles from Cincinnati, on the Hamilton-Taylor Railroad. Camp Harrison, 6 miles from Cincinnati, on the Hamilton-Taylor Railroad. Drawing: Graphite on two sheets of ivory paper glued together. 5 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. Sketch of military camp with tents and soldiers engaging in camp life. Artist's descriptions of events and activities surround the sketch. Inscribed at center in graphite, 'Camp Harrison / Harrison 6 miles from Cinc. on the Hamilton & Taylor Railroad / Trolling Park / same grounds as used by U. S. fair--'; at upper left, 'There is no troops to leave, as Cinc. is/ considered in danger--'; various additional annotations. View Item
Camp Fires at Night of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment and a Portion of the 7th Regiment of New York on the Road from Annapolis, Maryland, to Washington, D.C. Camp Fires at Night of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment and a Portion of the 7th Regiment of New York on the Road from Annapolis, Maryland, to Washington, D.C. Drawing: Graphite and black ink and wash on paper. 8 1/2 x 12 in. A small military camp among trees. Soldiers sit and stand around small fires outside their tents. Inscribed at lower center outside image in graphite: 'Camp fires at night.' At upper center outside image: 'No 3 there can be plenty of Figures put in.' Verso is inscribed vertically at left: 'On the Route from Annapolis to / Washington 8th Reg Mass and a portion / of 7th N.Y.' View Item
Still Image Battery. Sketch: 1 p. A campsite on the Battery, New York City. Two figures are shown, standing separately, with trees and tents. 'Battery' is written on verso of the page. View Item
Three Scenes at Port Hudson, Louisiana: A Dismounted Cannon; Troops Encamped by a Church Used as a Hospital; 100 Gun Salute with the Union Flag Flying above the Ammunition Magazine (recto). Three Scenes at Port Hudson, Louisiana: A Dismounted Cannon; Troops Encamped by a Church Used as a Hospital; 100 Gun Salute with the Union Flag Flying above the Ammunition Magazine (recto). Drawing: Graphite on beige paper. 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Three scenes are depicted. At top left a cannon sits behind a bunker; at top right a wooden church being used for a hospital is surrounded by soldiers and tents; the bottom is of a Union military camp with tents, cannons being fired in a salute, bunkers, and many soldiers engaged in various activities. Inscribed at lower center: 'Magazine.' View Item
Position of McClellan's Advance at the Battle of Philippi, Western Virginia (recto). Position of McClellan's Advance at the Battle of Philippi, Western Virginia (recto). Drawing: Graphite on ivory paper. 7 13/16 x 10 5/8 in. Scene of Union troops' camp on a hillside above Philippi, with tents, wagons and horses gathered and soldiers lounging. The rebel's camp is labeled, '17 miles distant,' as are the different positions and commanders of Union regiments. Inscribed at upper center: 'Position of McClellan's Advance / on the Heights Round Philippi / Gen. Morris, Commanding.' View Item
Rebel Defenses from Woods, White's Chicago Mercantile Battery, General Sherman's Position, Vicksburg, Mississippi (recto). Rebel Defenses from Woods, White's Chicago Mercantile Battery, General Sherman's Position, Vicksburg, Mississippi (recto). Drawing: Graphite and black ink wash on beige paper. 10 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. Scene of Union soldiers, artillery and tents behind an embankment at the edge of a ravine. Confederate batteries are shown across the ravine. The city of Vicksburg is visible in the distance. Inscribed at upper left: 'Drawn 17th June.' Various annotations. View Item
Portion of Fortifications on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and View of Some Encampments (recto). Portion of Fortifications on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and View of Some Encampments (recto). Drawing: Graphite on two sheets of ivory paper. 19 3/4 x 5 in. Cross section of Union fort, showing works inside and out. Detailed artist's labels show specific materials used in construction, location of troops,type of tents drawn. Signed and inscribed at lower left in graphite: 'Crane / Hilton Head S.C. / 62.' Various annotations throughout: '3 and 4th N.H.,' '76th Penn,' '97th Penn,' 'Serrels Vol. Engineers' are all labeled. View Item
[Artists' description of the scene on recto] (verso). [Artists' description of the scene on recto] (verso). Inscription. Graphite on paper. 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. 'Cravens Table rock on the summit of Lookout / Mountain - This rock is situated on the brink overlooking Chattanooga Valley - it [?] of four / distinct pieces apparently, [?] on the / other & is a freak of nature as interesting in / itself as in the assumption with the events of / the day. / (The tent represented is that of a photographer / who makes 'cartes' of the heroes with a back ground / of rock & Chattanooga at $1.00 each) / Fred B. Schell.' View Item
Table Rock of Summit of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee (recto). Table Rock of Summit of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee (recto). Drawing: Graphite on paper. 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Tent below large rock formation on summit of Lookout Mountain. View Item
McClellan, The Napoleon of America. McClellan, The Napoleon of America. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. In the foreground, General McClellan on a horse rearing up with his saber drawn and held aloft. Three tents, one with Federal flag above it, in the background. Cream envelope with black ink. Image on left side. Printed below image: 'McClellan, / The Napoleon of America.' View Item