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Brooks, Alfred F. (fl. 1862-1863) [Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Murfreesboro]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06162 Author/Creator: Brooks, Alfred F. (fl. 1862-1863) Place Written: s.l. Type: Map signed Date: circa 7 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : col. ; 24.2 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy

Hand-colored map depicting Confederate and Union troop and artillery positions, and the location of a hospital. Brooks was the Acting Topographical Engineer, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division, 14 Army Corps.

Brooks, Alfred F., fl. 1862

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