Stephens, Asbury L. (b. 1843) [Manuscript Civil War map of the Plan of Rome, Floyd County, Georgia]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04498.04 Author/Creator: Stephens, Asbury L. (b. 1843) Place Written: Rome, Georgia Type: Map Date: 8 October 1864 Pagination: 1 map : col. ; 22 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Shows the locations of fortifications, a steam boat landing, and troop positions. Made two days before General Hood's army skirmished with General Sherman's supply line near Rome, causing Sherman's forces to fortify themselves in the town. Colored ink on paper.
Asbury L. Stevens (b. 1843) enlisted in Company E, of the 81st Ohio Infantry Regiment on 2 August 1862, was promoted to Full Principal Musician on 29 August 1863, and mustered out on 26 May 1865. He lived at least until 1890, at which time he was mentioned on the Veterans Schedule.
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