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McPherson, James Birdseye (1828-1864) Sketch showing the relative positions of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03746.04 Author/Creator: McPherson, James Birdseye (1828-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Map Date: 1875 Pagination: 1 map ; 47.5 x 60 cm. Order a Copy

Engraved map of Fort Donelson and Fort Henry on woven paper. Map was "drawn under the direction" of General McPherson.

McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

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