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Abbot, Henry L. (1831-1927) Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04355.03 Author/Creator: Abbot, Henry L. (1831-1927) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Map Date: 1862 Pagination: 1 map : b & w ; 97 x 61 cm. Order a Copy

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of 04355.02.

Abbot, Henry Larcom, 1831-1927
Dougal, William H., 1822-1895

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