FIRST BULL RUN SOLDIER'S DRAWING
$600.00
60021-14
Fine original drawing executed in pencil by an unidentified Union soldier on an octavo sheet, the well-executed image depicting two residential structures in the background, one flying an American flag and labeled: "Col. Mallory's or Rebels now occupied by Capt. Burleigh Provost Marshall", the second labeled"Jno. Tyler's House". Closer to the viewer appears a line of tends with one flying a flag (headquarters?), soldiers marching, and one soldier standing guarrd at roadside. On the verso, the artist has titled his work: "Camp of Turner Rifles, Col. Webber", adding: "This Regiment are thrown about 1 mile in advance and are doing good service. Their situation is exposed and hazardous. At night, portions of the regiment are detailed to Hampton on the other side of the creek". Very slightly trimmed at bottom, light folds and toning, else very good. The 20th N.Y., the "Turner Rifles", was encamped at Tyler's Point in June, 1861. It would later fight at New Market Bridge, teh Seven Days, South Mountain, and Antietam where its losses would be heavy.