English: "Battle of Antietam. Army of the Potomac: Gen. Geo. B. McClellan, comm., Sept. 17' 1862. - 1' 2' 4' 6' 9' 12' Corps & Pleasanton's cav. div. engaged." Color lithograph.
Français : « La
Bataille d'Antietam (17 septembre 1862). Armée du Potomac: Le général B. McClellan, commandant les 1er, 2e, 4e, 6e, 9e et 12e divisions de cavalerie de Corps & Pleasanton. » Lithographie en couleurs.
Unknown author; Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers, Chicago, U.S.A. / Restored by
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