160 years ago: Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3 1863, US Civil War. Summary report by Samuel Wilkeson written on July 4, 1863 follows the images.



“Map shewing [sic] movements of Union and Rebel armies from 30th June to 13th July 1863. Summary: Covers parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, focusing on the Gettysburg area south through Sharpsburg and Frederick City, Md., and ending around Harpers Ferry, Va. [now W.Va.]. At the end of June 1863, Union and Confederate troops were moving towards Gettysburg, Pa. The conflict at Gettysburg was fought July 1-3 with Confederate troops retreating south after that time. Sneden includes dates at various locations to place troops in time. Sneden, Robert Knox, 1832-1918” https://www.loc.gov/item/gvhs01.vhs00047/

“Gettysburg battlefield by John B. Bachelder, artist c1863; W. Endicott & Co. lith, N.Y. Summary Bird’s-eye view of Gettysburg battlefield, showing positions of Union & Confederate armies during the battle”…