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"Morning mustering of the 'Contrabands' at Fortress Monroe, on their way to their day's work. As a living illustration of one of the aspects of the Civil War, a sketch is given above of the contrabands, [African Americans], going to their daily work at Fortress Monroe. The variety of the Ethiopian countenance is capitally given, and while some remind us of the merry phiz of George Christy in his sable mood, others wear the ponderous gravity of a New Jersey justice. The [African American] men had a comparatively pleasant time under their state of contraband existence."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Morning Mustering

"Morning mustering of the 'Contrabands' at Fortress Monroe, on their way to their day's work. As a living…

"The morning detail of the Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers going to work on the Hilton Head Fortifications. The morning detail of a regiment going to work on the fortifications was rather a merry and a peculiar sight. Instead of rifles and cannon, the heroes were armed with shovels, hoes, spades, pickaxes and trowels, while their train of artillery was a battery of wheelbarrows. Above all the troubles, ravages and cares of a campaign rose that indomitable cheerfulnes and willingness so characteristic of the American."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Morning Detail

"The morning detail of the Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers going to work on the Hilton Head Fortifications.…

"The bombardment of Fort Pulaski, second day, Friday, April 11th, 1862. General Quincy A. Gilmore took personal command of Tybee Island on the 20th of February, 1862, and at once began construction of earthworks. On the 9th of April everything was in readiness for the bombardment, and early on the following morning a summons for the surrender of Fort Pulaski was sent, through Lieutenant J. H. Wilson, to its commander, Colonel Charles H. Olmstead, by General David Hunter. The surrender having been refused, order was given to immediately open fire. This was done at about eight o'clock on the morning of the 10th, from the two 13-inch mortars in charge of Captain Sanford. The remaining two batteries joined in, and their united fire thundered all day, and was steadily responded to from the fort. The bombardment of the fort was kept up until the next morning, and at daybreak of the 11th the firing again commenced on both sides. The Federal fire was mainly directed against the southeastern portion of the fort, and by two o'clock in the afternoon the breach had become so wide that the arches of the casemate were laid bare. This was followed by the hoisting of a white flag, when firing ceased. The immediate and unconditional surrender of the fort was agreed on."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Fort Pulaski

"The bombardment of Fort Pulaski, second day, Friday, April 11th, 1862. General Quincy A. Gilmore took…

"White House Landing, Pamunkey River, Va., the Grand Depot of the Commissariat and Ordinance Department of the army before Richmond. White House Landing, on the Pamunkey River, was the grand depot of General McClellan's army, and from it there was a constant communications with Fortress Monroe and Washington. It derived its name from the house in the centre of the sketch, the residence of Mrs. Custis before she became the wife of George Washington."— Frank Leslie, 1896

White House Landing

"White House Landing, Pamunkey River, Va., the Grand Depot of the Commissariat and Ordinance Department…

"Battle of Williamsburg, Va., on the peninsula between York and James Rivers, May 6th, 1862. General Hancock's sudden charge decided the battle, for it left the real key of the position in Federal hands. With the re-enforcements with McClellan had caused to be sent him immediately upon reaching the scene, late in the afternoon. Hancock took possession of all the ground he had previously occupied, and night closed upon what proved to be a dearly bought victory for the Federals. They had, in fact, gained it after substaining a loss of 2,228 in killed and wounded, the Confederate loss being only about half that number. Early on the 6th of May Williamsburg was occupied by the Federals, while Johnston's army was again beyond the Chickahominy."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Battle of Williamsburg

"Battle of Williamsburg, Va., on the peninsula between York and James Rivers, May 6th, 1862. General…

"Admiral Porter, born in Chester, Delaware County, Pa., June 8th, 1813; died in Washington, D. C., February 13th, 1891. Admiral Porter served in the Civil War."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Admiral David Dixon Porter

"Admiral Porter, born in Chester, Delaware County, Pa., June 8th, 1813; died in Washington, D. C., February…

"General Hancock, born in Montgomery Square, Montgomery County, Pa., February 14th, 1824; died on Governor's Island, New York Harbor, February 9th, 1886. General Hancock served in the Civil War."— Frank Leslie, 1896

General Winfield Scott Hancock

"General Hancock, born in Montgomery Square, Montgomery County, Pa., February 14th, 1824; died on Governor's…

"Naval Practice Battery, navy yard, Washington, D. C. We present to our readers a sketch of what was called the Naval Practice Battery, where our young gunners rehearsed before they got into the terrible ordeal of battle. Simple as the loading and firing of a gun may sound, it is an operation which tries the nerves, and requires the utmost nicety of adjustment. It is really and truly as much an act of science, if properly done, as the most delicate surgical operation."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Naval Practice

"Naval Practice Battery, navy yard, Washington, D. C. We present to our readers a sketch of what was…

"Terrible effect of a discharge of grape from Fort Jackson on the Federal gunboat <em>Iroquois</em>, Captain de Camp, April 24th, 1862, which killed eight and wounded seven seamen, out of a dahlgren gun's crew of twenty-five men, under Lieutenant McNair. One of the most terrible events of this desperate battle was the slaughter on board the gunboat <em>Iroquois</em>. In the midst of the engagement of the 24th of April, 1862, a discharge of grape from Fort Jackson killed eight and wounded seven, out of a gun's crew of twenty-five men, at the same minute. A spectator of the horrible scene told our artist it was one of the most appalling things he had ever seen, but it only nerved the survivors to renewed exertions. Lieutenant McNair fought his gun with great gallantry, and was one of those who escaped."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Iroquois

"Terrible effect of a discharge of grape from Fort Jackson on the Federal gunboat Iroquois,…

"Front Royal, Manassas Gap Railroad, Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance- the Federal army entering the town. Front Royal is situated on the Manassas Gap Railroad, on the banks of the Shenandoah, is ten miles from Strasburg and fifty-one miles from Manassas Junction. General Banks, at the head of his troops, dashed down the mountain and through the romantic village of Front Royal, which resounded with the rumble of wagons and clatter of hoofs, mingled with the music of the church bells calling to morning service. Hastening on toward the scene of conflict, to his surprise he brought up against his own pickets, and found that, instead of his own column, Fremont was upon the enemy."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Front Royal

"Front Royal, Manassas Gap Railroad, Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance- the Federal army entering…

"General Banks's Division recrossing the Potomac from Williamsport, Md., to attack the Confederate army under General Jackson--the band of the Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers playing the National Airs on the Virginia shore. The retreat of General Banks was, under the circumstances of the case, a great military necessity, and admirably conducted; but, directly the pressure was removed, he returned to the Valley to drive out the invader. Our illustration is of the impressive scene of recrossing the Potomac on the mission of vengeance and patriotism."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Recrossing the Potomac

"General Banks's Division recrossing the Potomac from Williamsport, Md., to attack the Confederate army…

"General Meade, born in Cadiz, Spain, December 31st, 1815, died in Philadelphia, Pa., November 6th, 1872, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1835, and began active service in the Seminole War in the same year, as second lieutenant; upon the call to arms in 1861, he was made brigadier general; fought valiantly at Mechanicsville, Gaines's Mill and at Cross Roads, Va., where he was wounded; at Antietam he took charge of General Hooker's corps upon the latter being wounded. In 1862, he was made major general, and on June 28th, 1862, a message from Washington arrived on the field with orders for Meade to relieve hooker as commander of the Army of the Potomac. On July 1st he met Lee at Gettysburg, where the greatest battle of the war was fought."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General George G. Meade

"General Meade, born in Cadiz, Spain, December 31st, 1815, died in Philadelphia, Pa., November 6th,…

"General Logan, born in Jackson County, Ill., February 9th, 1826, died in Washington, D. C., December 26th, 1886. In July, 1861, he fought in the ranks of Colonel Richardson's regiment in the battle of Bull Run. In August he organized the Thirty-first Illinois Infantry, and was appointed its colonel, September 13th. He led his regiment in the attack on Fort Henry and at Fort Donelson, where he received a wound that incapacitated him for active service for some time. He was made brigadier general of volunteers, March 5th, 1862; during Grant's Northern Mississippi campaign General Logan commanded the Third Division of the Seventeenth Army Corps under General McPherson, and was promoted major general of volunteers."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General John A. Logan

"General Logan, born in Jackson County, Ill., February 9th, 1826, died in Washington, D. C., December…

"General McPherson, born in Sandusky, Ohio, November 14th, 1828, died near Atlanta, Ga., July 22nd, 1864; was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1853. At the beginning of the Civil War he applied for active duty with the army in the field, where his promotion was very rapid. When active operations began in the spring of 1862 he was transferred to the staff of General Grant, with whom he served as chief engineer at Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh and the siege of Corinth. He repulsed the Confederates at Canton, Miss.; second in command to General Sherman in the expedition to Meridian in 1864; and commanded the Seventeenth Army Corps in the great four months' campaign of 1864 that ended in the capture of Atlanta, near where he was killed."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General James B. McPherson

"General McPherson, born in Sandusky, Ohio, November 14th, 1828, died near Atlanta, Ga., July 22nd,…

"General Thomas, born in Southampton County, Va., July 31st, 1816, died in San Francisco, Cal., March 28th, 1870; was graduated from the United States Military Academy, July 1st, 1840, and commissioned second lieutenant in the Third Artillery; served in the Florida war, 1840-42; Mexican War, 1846-48; war against the Seminoles, 1849-50. He was appointed brigadier general of volunteers, August 17th, 1861, and assigned to duty on the Department of the Cumberland. On 25th of April, 1862, he was made major general. General Thomas served with distinction to the close of the war, and was rewarded by receiving a vote of thanks from Congress."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General George H. Thomas

"General Thomas, born in Southampton County, Va., July 31st, 1816, died in San Francisco, Cal., March…

"The Federal army entering Richmond, Va., April 3rd, 1865- reception of the troops in Main Street."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Richmond

"The Federal army entering Richmond, Va., April 3rd, 1865- reception of the troops in Main Street."—…

"The Marshall House, Alexandria, Va., where Colonel Ellsworth was assassinated by James W. Jackson, May 24th 1861."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Marshall House

"The Marshall House, Alexandria, Va., where Colonel Ellsworth was assassinated by James W. Jackson,…

"Water Battery at Fort Morgan, in Mobile Bay, Alabama."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Water Battery

"Water Battery at Fort Morgan, in Mobile Bay, Alabama."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Abraham Lincoln, former United States President, involved in slavery issues and the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Abraham Lincoln

"Abraham Lincoln, former United States President, involved in slavery issues and the Civil War."—E.…

"James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States and involved in the pre-Civil War era."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

James Buchanan

"James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States and involved in the pre-Civil War era."—E.…

"Street banner in Charleston, before the Civil War began."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Civil War Banner in South Carolina

"Street banner in Charleston, before the Civil War began."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Major Robert Anderson was a key figure for the Confederates during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Major Robert Anderson

"Major Robert Anderson was a key figure for the Confederates during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin…

"Major Anderson removing his forces from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, December 26, 1861."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Anderson's Forces

"Major Anderson removing his forces from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, December 26, 1861."—E. Benjamin…

"Jeffeson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Jefferson Davis

"Jeffeson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Alexander H. Stephens, Vice-President of the Confederate States of America."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Alexander H. Stephens

"Alexander H. Stephens, Vice-President of the Confederate States of America."—E. Benjamin Andrews…

"Scene of the first bloodshed, at Baltimore."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

First Bloodshed

"Scene of the first bloodshed, at Baltimore."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Captain Nathaniel Lyon fought for the Union during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Captain Nathaniel Lyon

"Captain Nathaniel Lyon fought for the Union during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General John C. Fremont was head of the Western department during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General John C. Fremont

"General John C. Fremont was head of the Western department during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin…

"General Irwin McDowell was an American general during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Irvin McDowell

"General Irwin McDowell was an American general during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Samuel P. Heintzelman was inthe Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Samuel P. Heintzelman

"General Samuel P. Heintzelman was inthe Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin…

"General Joseph E. Johnston was involved in the Battle of Bull Run."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Joseph E. Johnston

"General Joseph E. Johnston was involved in the Battle of Bull Run."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General George McClellan was involved in the Battle of Bull Run."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General George McClellan

"General George McClellan was involved in the Battle of Bull Run."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General John Pope was involved in New Madrid and Island No. 10 during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General John Pope

"General John Pope was involved in New Madrid and Island No. 10 during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin…

"General William T. Sherman served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General William T. Sherman

"General William T. Sherman served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The Battle of the Rams at Memphis, June 6, 1862."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Battle of the Rams

"The Battle of the Rams at Memphis, June 6, 1862."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Farragut in the main-rigging."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Farragut

"Farragut in the main-rigging."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Henry W. Halleck served during the Civil War and was involved in the Pittsburg Landing."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Henry W. Halleck

"General Henry W. Halleck served during the Civil War and was involved in the Pittsburg Landing."—E.…

"General William S. Rosecrans served during the Civil War and was involved int he battle of Stone River."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General William S. Rosecrans

"General William S. Rosecrans served during the Civil War and was involved int he battle of Stone River."—E.…

"General George H. Thomas served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General George H. Thomas

"General George H. Thomas served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Joseph Hooker served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Joseph Hooker

"General Joseph Hooker served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The Battle of Lookout Mountain, also known as the Battle Above the Clouds."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Battle of Lookout Mountain

"The Battle of Lookout Mountain, also known as the Battle Above the Clouds."—E. Benjamin Andrews…

"General James B. McPherson served in the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General James B. McPherson

"General James B. McPherson served in the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General David D. Porter served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General David D. Porter

"General David D. Porter served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Robert E. Lee served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Robert E. Lee

"General Robert E. Lee served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Nathaniel P. Banks served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Nathaniel P. Banks

"General Nathaniel P. Banks served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General J. E. B. Stuart's raid upon Pope's headquarters, August 22, 1862, when Pope's despatch book fell into the hands of the Confederates."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Stuart's Raid

"General J. E. B. Stuart's raid upon Pope's headquarters, August 22, 1862, when Pope's despatch book…

"General Thomas J. ('Stonewall') Jackson served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Thomas J. Jackson

"General Thomas J. ('Stonewall') Jackson served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Edwin V. Sumner served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Edwin V. Sumner

"General Edwin V. Sumner served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Winfield S. Hancock served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Winfield S. Hancock

"General Winfield S. Hancock served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Ambrose E. Burnside served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Ambrose E. Burnside

"General Ambrose E. Burnside served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The stone wall at Frederickburg."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Stone Wall

"The stone wall at Frederickburg."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Oliver O. Howard served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Oliver O. Howard

"General Oliver O. Howard served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General John Sedgwick served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General John Sedgwick

"General John Sedgwick served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General James Longstreet served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General James Longstreet

"General James Longstreet served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General George G. Meade served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General George G. Meade

"General George G. Meade served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Death of General Sedgwick at Spottsylvania, May 9, 1864."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Death of Sedgwick

"Death of General Sedgwick at Spottsylvania, May 9, 1864."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General David Hunter served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General David Hunter

"General David Hunter served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General Lee singing the Terms of Surrender at Appomattox court-house."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Terms of Surrender

"General Lee singing the Terms of Surrender at Appomattox court-house."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Gideon Welles, former Secretary of War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Gideon Welles

"Gideon Welles, former Secretary of War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The sinking of the frigate <em>Cumberland</em> by the <em>Merrimac</em> in Hampton Roads, March 8, 1862."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Cumberland

"The sinking of the frigate Cumberland by the Merrimac in Hampton Roads, March 8,…