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CIVIL WAR (1861)

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General Winfield Scott and his staff, 1861

General Winfield Scott and his staff, 1861. Pencil & wash drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number:LC-DIG-ppmsca-22465 (digital file from original item)

Camp Las Moras, C. S. A., near Fort Clark, Texas, March 1861

Camp Las Moras, C. S. A., near Fort Clark, Texas, March 1861. "This was the first was sketch rec'd by Harper's." Pencil drawing by C. J. Iwansky, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-22783 (digital file from original item)

Negroes mounting cannon in the works for the attack on Fort Sumter, March, 1861

Negroes mounting cannon in the works for the attack on Fort Sumter, March, 1861. Wash drawing by William Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-21740 (digital file from original item)

The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861

The outbreak of the rebellion in the United States 1861. (A symbolic representation). Lithograph by Kimmel & Forster, 1865.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-01777 (digital file from original print)

Little Bo-peep and her foolish sheep (Cartoon on the secession of the Southern states)

Little Bo-peep and her foolish sheep. (Cartoon on the secession of the Southern states). Wood engraving by T. W. Strong, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1959

The volunteers in defense of the government against usurpation

The volunteers in defense of the government against usurpation. Lithograph by P. S. Duval & Son, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-693

Come and join us brothers. Published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Regiments

Come and join us brothers. Published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Regiments. Lithograph by P. S. Duval & Son.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2048

The Lexington of 1861. The Massachusetts volunteers fighting their way through the streets of Baltimore ... April 9, 1861

The Lexington of 1861. The Massachusetts volunteers fighting their way through the streets of Baltimore ... April 9, 1861. Lithograph by Currier & Ives.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-1736 (color film copy transparency)

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor. From Fort Moultrie, 12th & 13th of April, 1861

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor. From Fort Moultrie, 12th & 13th of April, 1861. Lithograph by Currier & Ives.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1652

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, 12th &  13th of April, 1861

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, 12th & 13th of April, 1861. Lithograph by Currier & Ives.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-19520 (digital file from original item)

The interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment

The interior of Fort Sumter during the bombardment. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, Apr. 27, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7073

Interior of Fort Sumter. During the bombardment. April 12th, 1861

Interior of Fort Sumter. During the bombardment. April 12th, 1861. Lithograph by Currier & Ives.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-2663 (color film copy slide)

Burning of the U.S. ship of the line Pennsylvania ... at the Gosport Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. on ... Apr. 20th, 1861

Burning of the U.S. ship of the line Pennsylvania ... at the Gosport Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. on ... Apr. 20th, 1861. Lithograph Currier & Ives, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7458

Commissary Department. Encampment of the Mass. 6th regiment of vol's. at the Relay House near Baltimore, Md.

Commissary Department. Encampment of the Mass. 6th regiment of vol's. at the Relay House near Baltimore, Md. Lithograph by J.H. Bufford, 1861, after Alfred Ordway.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-35

The Seventh Regiment marching down Broadway to embark for the war

The Seventh Regiment marching down Broadway to embark for the war. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, May 4, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7069

Arrival of the New York Seventy-First Regiment at the railroad depot, Washington, D.C.

Arrival of the New York Seventy-First Regiment at the railroad depot, Washington, D.C. Wood engraving in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 18, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-4118

Camp of the Seventh Reg. N.Y.N.G. near Washington, on 14th St.

Camp of the Seventh Reg. N.Y.N.G. near Washington, on 14th St. Pencil drawing by W. S. L. Jewett, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-22784 (digital file from original item)

The Eighth Massachusetts Regiment in the rotunda of the Capitol, Washington

The Eighth Massachusetts Regiment in the rotunda of the Capitol, Washington. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, May 25,1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5999

First Division of Pennsylvania Volunteers ... entering Baltimore Harbor for the occupation of Baltimore ... May 15

First Division of Pennsylvania Volunteers ... entering Baltimore Harbor for the occupation of Baltimore ... May 15. Wood engraving in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 25,1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-2196

Funeral of Col. Vosburgh. the hearse approaching the railroad depot, May, 1861 (Unfinished dome of U.S. Capitol in background)

Funeral of Col. Vosburgh. the hearse approaching the railroad depot, May, 1861 (Unfinished dome of U.S. Capitol in background). Pencil drawing, 1861.
Reproduction number:LC-DIG-ppmsca-22402 (digital file from original item)

Death of Col. Ellsworth, after hauling down the rebel flag, at the taking of Alexandria, Va. May 24th, 1861

Death of Col. Ellsworth, after hauling down the rebel flag, at the taking of Alexandria, Va. May 24th, 1861. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-2230 (color film copy slide)

Murder of Col. Ellworth of the Fire Zouaves, and the death of Jackson, his assassin ... May 24, 1861

Murder of Col. Ellworth of the Fire Zouaves, and the death of Jackson, his assassin ... May 24, 1861. Lithograph by J. Magee, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5795

Bombardment of Confederate batteries at Aquia Creek, Virginia, June 1, 1861

Bombardment of Confederate batteries at Aquia Creek, Virginia, June 1, 1861. Wash drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-21146 (digital file from original item)

A scouting party from the 1st Ohio Infantry near Fairfax Court House, Va., in June, 1861

Schenks Ohio regiments. [A scouting party from the 1st Ohio Infantry near Fairfax Court House, Va., in June, 1861]. Wash drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-21444 (digital file from original item)

Filling cartridges at the United States Arsenal, at Watertown, Massachusetts

Filling cartridges at the United States Arsenal, at Watertown, Massachusetts. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, July 20, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-96445

The first battle of Bull Run, Va., Sunday afternoon, July 21,1861

The first battle of Bull Run, Va., Sunday afternoon, July 21,1861. Wood engraving published by the J. Howard Brown Co., 1884.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-00335 (digital file from original print)

Battle of Bull Run

Battle of Bull Run. Lithograph by Kurz & Allison, 1889.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-pga-01843 (digital file from original print)

Burnside's Rhode Island Brigade and the 71st New York regiment attacking confederate batteries at Bull Run, July 21,1861

Burnside's Rhode Island Brigade and the 71st New York regiment attacking confederate batteries at Bull Run, July 21,1861. Pencil & wash drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-22442 (digital file from original item)

Charge of the Black Horse Cavalry upon the Fire Zouaves at the battle of Bull Run

Charge of the Black Horse Cavalry upon the Fire Zouaves at the battle of Bull Run. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, Aug. 10, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7082

Battle of Bull Run, Va. July 21st, 1861. Gallant charge of the Zouaves and defeat of the Rebel Black Horse Cavalry

Battle of Bull Run, Va. July 21st, 1861. Gallant charge of the Zouaves and defeat of the Rebel Black Horse Cavalry. Lithograph by Currier & Ives.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC4-691 (color film copy transparency)

Retreat of our (Union) troops from Bull Run, by moonlight ... Blenker's Brigade covering

Retreat of our (Union) troops from Bull Run, by moonlight ... Blenker's Brigade covering. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, Aug. 10, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7085

President Lincoln and Genl. Scott reviewing a three years regiment on Pennsylvania Ave., 1861

President Lincoln and Genl. Scott reviewing a three years regiment on Pennsylvania Ave., 1861. Pencil drawing by A. R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-22435 (digital file from original item)

The wounded Zouave in the hospital at Washington. The hospital for the wounded at Washington

The wounded Zouave in the hospital at Washington. The hospital for the wounded at Washington. Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, Aug. 17, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-709

Professor La Mountain, the aeronaut, reconnoitering the rebel positions near Fortress Monroe

Professor La Mountain, the aeronaut, reconnoitering the rebel positions near Fortress Monroe. Wood engraving in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Aug. 31, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-5653

Stonewall Jackson, Bull Run, Aug. 17,1861

Stonewall Jackson, Bull Run, Aug. 17,1861. Lithograph by the Jones Brothers Publ. Co., 1900, after H. A. Ogden.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-3922

Bombardment & capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet, N. C. ... Aug. 27th, 1861

Bombardment & capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet, N. C. ... Aug. 27th, 1861. Lithograph by Currier & Ives.
Reproduction number: LC-USZC2-1984 (color film copy slide)

Capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet. First day, August 28, 1861

Capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet. First day, August 28, 1861. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-21467 (digital file from original item)

Second day's action at Hatteras Inlet, August 29, 1861

Second day's action at Hatteras Inlet, August 29, 1861. Pencil & wash drawing by Alfred R. Waud, 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-22457 (digital file from original item)

The battle of Wild Cat , Oct. 21, 1861

The battle of Wild Cat , Oct. 21, 1861. Lithograph by Middleton, Strobridge & Co., 1861, after A. E. Mathews, 31st O.V., U.S.A.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-7363

Sutler's cart at Bailey's Cross Roads

Sutler's cart at Bailey's Cross Roads. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud, Nov., 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-21475 (digital file from original item)

Rev. L. F. Drake, Chaplain 31st Ohio Volunteers, preaching at Camp Dick Robinson, Ky., November 10th, 1861

Rev. L. F. Drake, Chaplain 31st Ohio Volunteers, preaching at Camp Dick Robinson, Ky., November 10th, 1861. Lithograph by Middleton, Strobridge & Co., after A. E. Mathews, 31st Regt., O. V. U.S.A.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-1794

Camp of the Duryea's Zouaves, Federal Hill, Baltimore, Md.

Camp of the Duryea's Zouaves, Federal Hill, Baltimore, Md. Lithograph by E. Sachse & Co., 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-3676

The great expedition - the vessels at anchor at Hampton Roads

The great expedition - the vessels at anchor at Hampton Roads. Lithograph by E. Sachse & Co., 1861.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-41

Fort Albany, at Arlington Heights. Erected 1861 by the 25th Regt. N.Y.S.M.

Fort Albany, at Arlington Heights. Erected 1861 by the 25th Regt. N.Y.S.M. Lithograph by Murray & Co., 1862.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-73

A guerrilla

A guerrilla. Pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud.
Reproduction number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-20033 (digital file from original item)

 

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