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Fredericksburg to Petersburg, Va.

The purpose of this map is uncertain; it may have been to identify the rail lines within the corridor between Fredericksburg and Petersburg. Included (as phrased by Sneden) are the Richmond and Danville Railroad, Lynchburg Railroad, Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, Virginia Central Railroad, and the Richmond Fredericksburg (Railroad). A few key events in the entire war are indicated such as the surrender of Lee at Appomattox.

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Military history of the Third Division, Ninth Corps, Army of the Potomac

By authority of Battlefield Commission, July, 1910. With a record of the Division Association, organized Harrisburg, March 25, 1890, and dedication of equestrian statue to General John F. Hartranft, Commander Division May 12, 1899, and the dedication of the monuments at Fort Stedman and Mahone on Petersburg battle field, May 19th, 1909, with the addresses delivered there by President Taft and others. Also available in digital form.

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The Second Rhode Island volunteers at the siege of Petersburg, Virginia,

"Edition limited to two hundred and fifty copies." Military records of authors of papers in 1st-7th series: p.[3]-16 at end. "Congressional medals of honor awarded to Rhode Island soldiers": p. [17]-19 at end. List of papers, 1st-7th series: p.i-xi. Also available in digital form.

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The Petersburg and Appomattox camp[a]igns, 1864-1865

Shipping list no.: 2015-0209-P. On title page and cover a star is used for the letter "[a]". "Appomattox 1865, Petersburg 1864-1865."--Page 4 of cover. "PIN: 104654-000."--Page 4 of cover. Also available on the Internet as a PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (page 71). Description based on print version record; resource not viewed.

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Plan of the battle of Five Forks, Va., April 1st 1865 : fought by 5th Army corps Genl Warren.

This map depicts the Five Forks area of Dinwiddie County, Va., where Confederate forces under Gen. George E. Pickett tried to hold off the Union advance on Petersburg and the important South Side Railroad. Included are Hatcher's Run, the Appomattox River, Petersburg, Dinwiddie Court House, and the Weldon Railroad. Union forces involved included Warren's Fifth Corps infantry and Sheridan's cavalry. Accused by Sheridan of insubordination and failure to cooperate, Warren was removed from command during the height of battle.

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