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Gilmer, Jeremy Francis (1818-1883) Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Part of the Pennisula

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02877 Author/Creator: Gilmer, Jeremy Francis (1818-1883) Place Written: s.l. Type: Map Date: circa 1864 Pagination: 1 map : b&w ; 69 x 47 cm. Order a Copy

Rare lithographic Confederate map "from surveys made by order of Major General J.F. Gilmer Chief Engineer C.S.A.," the cartographer is unknown. Shows Richmond and its environs in great detail, including roads, rivers, railroads, and towns. Probably prepared late 1864, around the time of the commencement of the Petersburg campaign. Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1818-1883) was a U.S. Army Engineer from 1839-1861 and Confederate Chief of Engineers during the Civil War. He was responsible for fortifying Atlanta in 1864.

Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1818-1883) was a U.S. Army Engineer from 1839-1861 and Confederate Chief of Engineers during the Civil War. He was responsible for fortifying Atlanta in 1864.

Gilmer, Jeremy Francis, 1818-1883

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