| General_note: "The extraordinary large scale on which this map is drawn has been adopted to make it just what we designed it to be namely[:] 1st The most distinct map ever published of the whole Virginia Territory where the decisive battles for the Union will be fought. 2nd A marking map, that is a map to mark the change of positions of the Union Forces in Red Pencil and the Rebel Forces in Blue, on the receipt of every telegram from the seat of war . . .The pencils which we also furnish should be used with a light hand to enable obliterating the marks with the aid of a little soft bread if found necessary. These peculiarities combined with extreme cheapness will make this map a welcome companion to every person interested in the pending struggle of our nation." |
