The Battle of Fairoaks: Rebel attack on Kirby’s Battery / Wheeler’s Battery struck by lightning
date: 1862
full page wood engraving – matted
The Battle of Fairoaks, otherwise known as the Battle of Seven Pines’ took place in Henrico County as part of the Confederate defense of Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign.
condition: two foxed spots in lower image, otherwise good
source: Harper’s Weekly
9 ⅛ x 13 ⅞″ mat: 16 x 20″