Grand Review of the 19th Corps by Sheridan

Ref No.: (Becker)CW-JT-VA-8/8/64
Artist: Taylor, James E.
Date: August 8, 1864.
Medium: Graphite on wove paper ;
Original Size: 9.75 x 13.25 in.
Transcribed Text:

• Recto: "drizzly rain // grand review of the 19th Corps by Sheridan monday [sic] 8th inst // Merrit // Torbert the vainest man in the army very large shoulders strap wide sash - jacket - silver mounted saddle // North Mts // spectators on pike // Col. of the Duryeas // flag was in first battallion // distant woods // men // Emery sandy [illeg.] Black Cloak White horse // Sheridan Black Horse a beauty // Second Duryea Zouaves Curry's Brigade // Brigade band."
• Verso: No text.

Condition: Vertical and horizontal folds; loss of paper at all corners; rip along central fold on left margin; rips along bottom margin.
Location: Virginia, United States