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"The war in Virginia, the Eighteenth Army Corps storming a fort on the right of the Confederate line before Petersburg, June 15th, 1864."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Eighteenth Corps

"The war in Virginia, the Eighteenth Army Corps storming a fort on the right of the Confederate line…

"The war in Virginia. The Twenty-second [African American] Regiment, Duncan's Brigade, carrying the first line of Confederate works before Petersburg. On the morning of the 15th of June, 1864, General Hinks formed his command in line of battle, and advanced upon the Confederates, with Duncan commanding his right and Holman his left. The result of this charge was waited for with great anxiety. The majority of the whites expected that the [African American] troops would run, but the sable forces astonished everybody by their achievements. With a wild yell that must have struck terror into the hearts of their foes, the Twenty-second and Fifth United States [African American] regiments, commanded by Colonels Kidder and Connor, charged, under a hot fire of musketry and artillery, over the Confederate ditch and parapet, and drove the enemy before them, capturing a large field-piece, and taking entire possession of their works, its defenders, Ferrybee's Fourth North Carolina Cavalry, and Graham's Petersburg Battery, seeking safety in rapid flight, leaving their dead and wounded in the works."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Duncan's Brigade

"The war in Virginia. The Twenty-second [African American] Regiment, Duncan's Brigade, carrying the…

"Sherman's Campaign in Georgia- the Battle of Resaca."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Battle of Resaca

"Sherman's Campaign in Georgia- the Battle of Resaca."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Siege of Petersburg. The [African American] infantry bringing in captured guns and cheers of the Ohio troops. When the [African American] troops found themselves within the works of the enemy no words could paint their delight. Numbers of them kissed the guns they had captured with extravagant satisfaction, and a feverish anxiety was minfested to get ahead and charge some more of the Confederate works. A number of the [African American] troops were wounded and a few killed in the first charge. A large crowd congregated, with looks of unutterable admiration, about Sergeant Richardson and Corporal Wobey, of the Twenty-second United States [African American] regiment, who had carried the colors of their regiment and been the first men in the works. Our artist gives a sketch of this gallant action."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Siege of Petersburg

"Siege of Petersburg. The [African American] infantry bringing in captured guns and cheers of the Ohio…

"Sherman's Seventeenth Corps crossing the south Edisto River, S. C., on Pontoons, at Bennaker's Bridge, February 9th, 1865."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Seventeenth Corps

"Sherman's Seventeenth Corps crossing the south Edisto River, S. C., on Pontoons, at Bennaker's Bridge,…

"The campaign in Georgia. A baggage train crossing the mountains in a storm. General Sherman, after the capture of Atlanta, prepared for the next move of his antagonist. Hood suddenly moved north, assailing Sherman's lines of communication; but he was repulsed at important points, and, being followed closely by Sherman, retreated southward. The mountain region was again the scene of operations just as winter was approaching. The immense labor and fatigue attendant on operations in that district may be conceived by our sketch of a baggage train crossing the mountains in a storm."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Campaign in Georgia

"The campaign in Georgia. A baggage train crossing the mountains in a storm. General Sherman, after…

"Bombardment of Port Hudsonby Admiral Farragut's fleet."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Port Hudsonby

"Bombardment of Port Hudsonby Admiral Farragut's fleet."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Assault of the Second Louisiana [African American] Regiment on the Confederate works at Fort Hudson, May 27th, 1863. The Battle of Fort Hudson was a severe and well-fought action. The Federal troops displayed their usual bravery, and were well handled by General Banks, driving the enemy to his second line of works. Of the [African American] regiments General Banks, in his official report, says: 'They answered every expectation. Their conduct was heroic. No troops could be more determined or more daring. They made during the day three charges upon the batteries of the enemy, suffering very heavy losses, and holding their position at nightfall with the other troops on the right of our line. The highest commendation is bestowed upon them by all officers in command on the right. Whatever doubt may have existed heretofore as to the efficiency of organizations of this character, the history of this day proves conclusively to those who were in a condition to observe the conduct of these regiments that the Government will find in this class of troops effective supporters and defenders. The severe test to which they were subjected, and the determined manner with which they encountered the enemy leave upon my mind no doubt of their ultimate success. They require only good officers, commands of limited numbers, and careful discipline to make them excellent soldiers.'"— Frank Leslie, 1896

Fort Hudson

"Assault of the Second Louisiana [African American] Regiment on the Confederate works at Fort Hudson,…

"Sheridan's Campaign- Battle of Winchester- position of the Nineteenth Corps, General Emory, September 19th, 18640 the centre."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Battle of Winchester

"Sheridan's Campaign- Battle of Winchester- position of the Nineteenth Corps, General Emory, September…

"Sheridan's Campaign. Battle of Winchester- charge of Crook's Eighth Corps, September 19th, 1864- the right. Our sketches of this signal victory show the operations of the Eighth Corps on the right. In the foreground are Crook's veterans advancing to attack the forts on the right, which command Winchester, and which they took so gallantly by the aid of Averill's cavalry. The Federals, it will be perceived, charged under the fire of these forts as well as of the fire of the Confederates posted behind the broken stone wall and rail fence on the left, behind which may be seen the distant summit of Strasburg Mountain. Nor was this the only fighting. The centre nobly did its share, driving the Confederates from the woods to the right of our second sketch, and when they regained it forcing them again into the deadly grasp of Crook, literally filling the woods with dead."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Winchester Charge

"Sheridan's Campaign. Battle of Winchester- charge of Crook's Eighth Corps, September 19th, 1864- the…

"The Confederate army, under early, surprising the Federal forces at Cedar Creek, on the morning of the 19th of October 1864."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Confederate Army

"The Confederate army, under early, surprising the Federal forces at Cedar Creek, on the morning of…

"Battle of Middletown, on the afternoon of the 19th of October, 1864. Great victory won by Major General Sheridan. Our sketch represents the gallant charge of the Sixth Corps, commanded by General Getty, which was made at about four o'clock in the afternoon of the 19th. It was this which decided the battle. The charge was made in face of a deadly and terrible fire from the Confederate batteries, under which the Federal troops only slightly wavered, though they never for an instant gave way. The battle ground is depicted in our sketch, lying at the foot of the Blue Ridge. The Confederate position is on the right, sheltered by a stone fence. That of the Sixth Corps is similarly protected on the left."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Battle of Middletown

"Battle of Middletown, on the afternoon of the 19th of October, 1864. Great victory won by Major General…

"Sheridan's Campaign- an incident at the Battle of Winchester- a faithful dog watching and defending the dead body of his Confederate master."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Dog at Winchester

"Sheridan's Campaign- an incident at the Battle of Winchester- a faithful dog watching and defending…

"General Wool was a general in the civil war."— Frank Leslie, 1896

General John E. Wool

"General Wool was a general in the civil war."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Loading a 15-inch gun in the turret of an ericsson ironclad during the attack on Fort Sumter."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Loading Gun

"Loading a 15-inch gun in the turret of an ericsson ironclad during the attack on Fort Sumter."— Frank…

"Scene in camp near Falmouth, Va. Army blacksmith shoeing a refractory mule."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Blacksmith

"Scene in camp near Falmouth, Va. Army blacksmith shoeing a refractory mule."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Remains of a Confederate camp at Manassas."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Manassas

"Remains of a Confederate camp at Manassas."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The siege of Vicksburg. General Grant meeting the Confederate General Pemberton at the Stone House, inside the Confederate works, on the morning of July 4th, 1863."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Siege of Vicksburg

"The siege of Vicksburg. General Grant meeting the Confederate General Pemberton at the Stone House,…

"Army cookhouse constructed in an old chimney of an outhouse of the Lacy Mansion, on the Rappahannock, Falmouth, Va."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Cookhouse

"Army cookhouse constructed in an old chimney of an outhouse of the Lacy Mansion, on the Rappahannock,…

"Voluntary dispersion of Kirby Smith's Confederate army at Shreveport, La., May 23rd, 1865. There was a great difference between the surrenders of General Lee and Kirby Smith. The former surrendered his army to General Grant; while the army under Kirby Smith dispersed itself, leaving the Confederate leader no army. Our sketch represents the manner in which those roughest of the Confederates broke up their military organization, and scattered to their homes and haunts. The following is Kirby Smith's orders, dated Houston, May 30th. 'Soldiers: The day after I refused the demand of the Federal Government to surrender this department I left Shreveport for Houston; I ordered the Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana troops to follow. My purpose was to concentrate the entire strength of the department, await negotiations, and, if possible, secure terms alike honorable to soldier and citizen. I reached here to find the Texas troops disbanded and hastening to their homes. They had forsaken their colors and commanders; had abandoned the cause for which we were struggling, and appropriated the public property to their personal use. Soldiers, I am left a commander without an army; a general without troops. You have made your choice. The enemy will now possess your country, and dictate his own laws. You have voluntarily destroyed your organization and thrown away all means of resistance.'"— Frank Leslie, 1896

Kirby Smith

"Voluntary dispersion of Kirby Smith's Confederate army at Shreveport, La., May 23rd, 1865. There was…

"Sherman's campaign in Georgia- Federal forces at Jonesborough destroying the Macon Railraod."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Macon Railroad

"Sherman's campaign in Georgia- Federal forces at Jonesborough destroying the Macon Railraod."— Frank…

"The war in Georgia. Wagon train passing Resaca at night. Our correspondent wrote: 'No general probably ever attempted a task like Sherman's, so far removed from the base of his operations. The line of railroad is so precarious a dependence that we can well understand the present attempt of the Confederate Wheeler to save Atlanta, and perhaps destroy Sherman by demolishing the road to Chattanooga, burning bridges, blocking up tunnels, etc. The supplies are forwarded to Sherman under great danger, and the advantage is taken of the darkest nights. Our sketch would be interesting from its picturesque beauty, did not the importance invest it with an interest of a far deeper character. A wagon train is passing through the now battle-famous Resaca, guided in the darkness by the light of torches.'"— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Georgia

"The war in Georgia. Wagon train passing Resaca at night. Our correspondent wrote: 'No general probably…

"Signaling with a piece of looking glass. Hints to Soldiers in the camp and on campaign."— Frank Leslie, 1896

signal with glass

"Signaling with a piece of looking glass. Hints to Soldiers in the camp and on campaign."— Frank…

"Cutting coarse forage into chaff. Hints to Soldiers in the camp and on campaign."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Chaff

"Cutting coarse forage into chaff. Hints to Soldiers in the camp and on campaign."— Frank Leslie,…

"Water skin and mode of carrying. Hints to Soldiers in the camp and on campaign."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Water Skin

"Water skin and mode of carrying. Hints to Soldiers in the camp and on campaign."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"An incident of the Battle of the Wilderness. Lieutenant General Grant and Major General Meade in consultation, as seen by our special artist. Our correspondent sent us the following interesting account of Grant during the battle of the Wilderness: 'A stranger to the insignia of military rank would have little dreamed that this plain, quiet man, apparently heedless and unmoved, was the one upon whom the fortunes of the day, if not of the age and country, were hinging. It was only when some aid or orderly rode up in hot haste with a communication from some portion of the battlefield that his eyes upturned to seek in those of the messenger the purport of the message. The consultation with General Meade, or the direct suggestion or command- all took place with that same imperturbability of countenance for which he has always been remarkable. No movement of the enemy seemed to puzzle or disconcert him. Fertile in resources, the petition for reinforcements was speedily answered, and while all this transpired he stood calmly in the group, at times smoking his favorite cigar.'"— Frank Leslie, 1896

Battle of the Wilderness

"An incident of the Battle of the Wilderness. Lieutenant General Grant and Major General Meade in consultation,…

"Soldiers' graveyard, in the camp near Falmouth, Va."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Soldier Graveyard

"Soldiers' graveyard, in the camp near Falmouth, Va."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The war in Tennessee. Capture of Mission Ridge, near Rossville, by General Thomas, November 25th, 1863. Our correspondent thus graphically depicts this scene: 'Simultaneously and instantaneously the two, or rather four, columns rushed forward across the valley of Citco Creek and up to the line of the Confederate rifle pits that lined the base of Mission Ridge. These even did not claim their attention, nor did the two or three discharges of musketry which received them call for a reply. On they pushed with their glittering bayonets, signaling back a reply that startled the already dismayed foe. They abandoned the works and their camps, over and through which our men rushed with headlong speed and a velocity which of itself would have secured them victory. The enemy had opened on these columns a heavy fire from several batteries, which he had massed along his centre, to hide and in some measure remedy his now apparent weakness there. But these were only replied to by the guns of Captain Bridges on Orchard Knob and the deep-mouthed monsters of Fort Wood. The foot of the hill was reached by the advancing column in good order, and now began the difficult ascent. Half-way up, the line became broken and ragged, and it looked much as if a heavy line of skirmishers were mounting the hill. When they reached the top, and the Confederate artillerists were limbering up their pieces, the front line was no longer preserved, but the men pushed forward indiscriminately. The Confederate infantry fled and yielded up the artillery without further struggle. From below we could see the Confederate flag as it entered and passed through Fort Hindman, and gave place to that of the Union. In just three-quarters of an hour after the order was given for the assault General Turchin, of Baird's division, occupied Fort Hindman with two of his regiments, and was rapidly moving the others forward to their support. Generals Willich, Hazen and Waggener were reaping harvest of artillery. The hill was won at four o'clock, the enemy cut in two, and his organization for the time destroyed. As the hill was won, General Grant, following in the wake of the advancing column, appeared in their midst on the summit. The troops saw and recognized him, and at once there went up a shout such as only victorious men can give to a victorious leader.'"— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Tennessee

"The war in Tennessee. Capture of Mission Ridge, near Rossville, by General Thomas, November 25th, 1863.…

"How the Daughters of Maryland received the Sons of the North as they marched against the Confederate invaders- scene on the march."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Daughters of Maryland

"How the Daughters of Maryland received the Sons of the North as they marched against the Confederate…

"The campaign in Georgia- Federal troops foraging near Warsaw Sound."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Georgia Campaign

"The campaign in Georgia- Federal troops foraging near Warsaw Sound."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The ironclad <em>Weehawken</em> returning to fire a parting shot at Fort Sumter, after the bombardment, April 7th, 1863."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Weehawken

"The ironclad Weehawken returning to fire a parting shot at Fort Sumter, after the bombardment,…

"Kelley's Ford, on the Rappahannock, the scene of the Battle of the 17th of March, and of General Stoneman's reconnoissance of the 21st of April, 1863."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Kelley's Ford

"Kelley's Ford, on the Rappahannock, the scene of the Battle of the 17th of March, and of General Stoneman's…

"Confederate Prisoners brought in after the Battle of Chancellorsville."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Confederate Prisoners

"Confederate Prisoners brought in after the Battle of Chancellorsville."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Admiral Dupont's machine shop, Station Creek, S. C."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Machine Shop

"Admiral Dupont's machine shop, Station Creek, S. C."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The soldier's rest--the friends of the Seventh and Eighth Regiments, New York Volunteers, welcoming the return of their heroes to New York, Tuesday, April 28th, 1863."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Soldiers Resting

"The soldier's rest--the friends of the Seventh and Eighth Regiments, New York Volunteers, welcoming…

"General William B. Franklin was a general in the Civil War."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General William B. Franklin

"General William B. Franklin was a general in the Civil War."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The Army of the Potomac- scene at the Crossing of Kettle Run."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Kettle Run

"The Army of the Potomac- scene at the Crossing of Kettle Run."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Invasion of Pennsylvania- Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, July 3rd, 1863."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Battle of Gettysburg

"Invasion of Pennsylvania- Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, July 3rd, 1863."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The invasion of Maryland- citizens of Baltimore barricading the streets, Monday evening, June 29th, 1863."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Invasion of Maryland

"The invasion of Maryland- citizens of Baltimore barricading the streets, Monday evening, June 29th,…

"The war in Virginia--railroad bridge over the Rappahannock, at Rappahannock Station."— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Virginia

"The war in Virginia--railroad bridge over the Rappahannock, at Rappahannock Station."— Frank Leslie,…

"The war in Virginia--General Hooker's army marching past Manassas, Va., June, 1863."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Manassas

"The war in Virginia--General Hooker's army marching past Manassas, Va., June, 1863."— Frank Leslie,…

"Grant's Campaign in Virginia. Repulse of Lee's night attack on Smith's Brigade, Hancock's Corps, Friday, June 3rd, 1864. After the fearful battle of Friday, when Grant so gallantly attempted to force the passage of the Chickahominy and actually carried some of Lee's works, a lull ensued, and night was fast coming on in a universal stillness. But, suddenly, when nearly eight o'clock and as twilight was just vanishing, Hancock's Corps heard in the Confederate Corps heard in the Confederate works just by them the words of command. At once all was in motion, every man at his post. They had not long to wait. Over the intervening crest, clearly defined in the gathering darkness, came Beauregard's men. As the line appeared, Smith's Brigade of Gibbons's Division poured in a volley which pierced the darkness like a flash of lightning. Volley after volley is given, but they press on the Division of Barlow and Gibbons and the left of Wright's Corps. These gallant fellows welcomed their antagonists of the morning, and drove them back with terrible loss. This repulse of the Confederates closed the bloody work of the day, which stands the fiercest action of war."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Grant's Campaign

"Grant's Campaign in Virginia. Repulse of Lee's night attack on Smith's Brigade, Hancock's Corps, Friday,…

"The siege of Charleston, engineer depot, Morris Island, S. C."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Engineer Depot

"The siege of Charleston, engineer depot, Morris Island, S. C."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The siege of Charleston- ordnance depot, Morris Island, S. C."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Ordnance Depot

"The siege of Charleston- ordnance depot, Morris Island, S. C."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Banks's Expedition- Executive Officer Parker, of the United States gunboat <em>Essex</em>, hoisting the national standard on the state capitol, Baton Rouge, La., on its occupation by the Federal forces commanded by General Grover, December 17th, 1863."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Banks's Expedition

"Banks's Expedition- Executive Officer Parker, of the United States gunboat Essex, hoisting…

"A southern caricature- 'Generals Wheeler and Wharton falling slowly back, contesting every foot of the way.'"&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Southern Caricature

"A southern caricature- 'Generals Wheeler and Wharton falling slowly back, contesting every foot of…

"The war in Mississippi- defeat of Wirt Adams's Confederate cavalry by the Second Wisconsin cavalry, Major Eastman, near Red Bone Church, Miss."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Mississippi

"The war in Mississippi- defeat of Wirt Adams's Confederate cavalry by the Second Wisconsin cavalry,…

"The war in Mississippi- McPherson's troops foraging at the Confederate General Whitfield's headquarters."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

McPherson's Troops

"The war in Mississippi- McPherson's troops foraging at the Confederate General Whitfield's headquarters."—…

"The war in Tennessee- Lookout Mountain and its vicinity, from the position of the Eleventh Army Corps."— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Tennessee

"The war in Tennessee- Lookout Mountain and its vicinity, from the position of the Eleventh Army Corps."—…

"Admiral Samuel F. Dupont served in the Civil War."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Admiral Samuel F. Dupont

"Admiral Samuel F. Dupont served in the Civil War."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Flag of Truce from the Confederates for a suspension of firing, to bury their dead, at Port Royal, S. C."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Flag of Truce

"Flag of Truce from the Confederates for a suspension of firing, to bury their dead, at Port Royal,…

"Cavalry skirmishers advancing on the Confederate position in the pass of the Blue Ridge."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Blue Ridge

"Cavalry skirmishers advancing on the Confederate position in the pass of the Blue Ridge."— Frank…

"The war in Georgia- the Sixteenth Army Corps fording the Chattahoochee at Roswell's Ferry, July 10th, 1864."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Roswell's Ferry

"The war in Georgia- the Sixteenth Army Corps fording the Chattahoochee at Roswell's Ferry, July 10th,…

"Siege of Charleston, S. C.- Federal sharpshooters approaching Fort Wagner before the avacuation."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Fort Wagner

"Siege of Charleston, S. C.- Federal sharpshooters approaching Fort Wagner before the avacuation."—…

"Siege of Charleston- the doomed city fired by Gillmore's explosive shells from Fort Putnam, January 3rd, 1864."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Siege of Charleston

"Siege of Charleston- the doomed city fired by Gillmore's explosive shells from Fort Putnam, January…

"The war in Virginia--hospital scene after the Battle of Bristoe Station."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Hospital

"The war in Virginia--hospital scene after the Battle of Bristoe Station."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"The war in Mississippi- General McPherson driving the enemy from their position on the Canton Road, near Brownsville."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Canton Road

"The war in Mississippi- General McPherson driving the enemy from their position on the Canton Road,…

"Siege of Petersburg- the Ninth Corps charging on the enemy's works after the explosion of the mine, July 30th, 1864. Immediately after the explosion of the mine a hundred cannons opened along the Federal front, and at half-past five the Ninth Corps charged, carrying the fort with a part of the line on each side. The Second Division, which was in the centre, advanced and carried the second line a short distance beyond the fort, and rested, holding ground with the utmost determination. It was at the time the [African American] Division, under General White, was pushed forward and ordered to charge and carry the crest of the hill, which would have decided the contest. The troops advanced in good order as far as the first line, where they received a galling fire, which checked them, and although quite a number kept on advancing, the greater number seemed to become utterly demoralized, part taking refuge in the fort, and the remainder running to the rear as fast as possible. They were rallied and again pushed forward, but without success, the greater part of the officers being killed or wounded."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Siege of Petersburg

"Siege of Petersburg- the Ninth Corps charging on the enemy's works after the explosion of the mine,…

"The war in Louisiana- Battle of Mansfield, between General Banks and General Dick Taylor, April 8th, 1864."— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Louisiana

"The war in Louisiana- Battle of Mansfield, between General Banks and General Dick Taylor, April 8th,…

"The war in Tennessee- Confederate massacre of Federal troops after the surrender at Fort Pillow, April 12th, 1864."— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Tennessee

"The war in Tennessee- Confederate massacre of Federal troops after the surrender at Fort Pillow, April…