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Hamburg Landing
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"Hamburg Landing, 4 miles below Pittsburg Landing, Commisary [sic] Depot of Gen. Hallek's Army." An encampment with soldiers along the river with a steamboat labeled "Ohio Belle" approaching the landing.
May 1862
Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914 (draftsman)
Publication Information
| Creator | Simplot, A. (Alexander), 1837-1914 (draftsman) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 1862 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 drawing |
| Dimensions | 19 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | A. Simplot papers and drawings, 1866-1911 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 1558.20 |
| Media Number | Box 1,Folder 18 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464087602121 |
| Finding Aid | http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph01558 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Preliminary Sketch — Hamburg Landing
circa 1862
This is the preliminary sketch for "Hamburg Landing, 4 miles below Pittsburg Landing, Commisary [sic] Depot of Gen. Hallek's Army." Shows an encampment with soldiers along the river. A steamboat is...
Commissary Steamer
circa 1862
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Hamburg Landing
circa 1862
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Sketch of Map of Battle of Shiloh
circa 1862
A hand-drawn map of the Battle of Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. Additional Notes include "Reserve Artillery," "Hospital," "Owl Creek," and "Snake Creek," among others.
Sailing up the Tennessee River
circa 1861-1862
A sketch of a steamboat coming down the Tennessee River. Both shorelines are visible and there is another boat in the far distance.
An "Imperial" Scene up the Tennessee River
circa 1862
"An 'Imperial Scene' up the Tenn." (Tennessee River). A view from the rear of a man maneuvering a steamboat up the river using the ship's wheel.
