This scene from Harper's Weekly depicts Confederate forces moving towards Frederick County, VA as they prepare to fight the upcoming Battle of Winchester during the American Civil War. There were a lot of Battles of Winchester, but the first one saw a Confederate victory.

Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine that ran from 1857 until 1916. It was known for its coverage of the American Civil War which included mixed media such as illustrations, engravings, maps, and photographs. Famous political cartoonists such as Thomas Nast, Winslow Homer, and Granville Perkins all contributed an array of work to the publication. It was the most widely read journal in the United States at its peak.

Artist: A. Waud

Year: April 12, 1862

Condition: Good; please note paper discoloration and fold lines.

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