(CIVIL WAR ART) Margedant William C Brooks Mansion Gen McLe

Sale 2368 - Lot 62

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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400

(CIVIL WAR--ART.) Margedant, William C. Brooks Mansion, Gen. McLean's Headquarters. Pencil drawing, titled in ink, 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches; pasted into early mat, repaired closed tear running across the image; manuscript inscription on mat by the artist. Aquia Creek, VA, February 1863

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General Nathaniel McLean wintered at the Bell-Air plantation in Stafford County near Fredericksburg in 1862-63, commanding troops who were guarding Virginia's Northern Neck. This drawing of his headquarters was done by the captain of the topographical corps attached to his staff.