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Sketch of a military execution. Before the war ended there were many such scenes enacted in the meadow that is now Charlestons West Side. See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'West Virginia in the Civil War.'

649. Military Execution

Sketch of Parkersburg during Civil War. Gateway to the interior by water and rail, it was a busy military forwarding center during the war. Terminal of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, branch of the Baltimore and Ohio from Grafton, river port, and headquarters of the U.S. Navy tin-clad patrol boats it was a key point in the western defense. The long, low building along the river was the railroad freight station. See Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

650. Parkersburg During the Civil War

Junction of the Anthony's Creek Road and the James River and Kanawha Turnpike 'now route 60' where Averell's force met Patton's brigade in a head on collision. This was the scene of the fiercest fighting; the road in the center was filled with the dead and wounded.  Photo taken about 1912 is from Mac Corkle's 'White Sulphur Springs. See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'West Virginia in the Civil War.'

651. Junction Where Battle Between Averell and Patton Took Place

Portrait of Brig. Gen. William E. Jones who led the most successful confederate raid in West Virginia in 1863. See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'West Virginia in the Civil War.'

652. Jones, Brig. Gen. William E.

The John Brown Bell at Marlborough, Massachusetts, hanging over the street from the top of the second story window of the Grand Army Legion Building. It was 'liberated' by Marlborough men in 1861, but it was thirty years before it reached their home city. See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

653. John Brown Bell

The first two classes of the West Virginia Civil War medal, front and back. For the Honorably Discharged and for those killed in battle, front and back.  See West Virginia Collection pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

654. West Virginia Civil War Service Medals

Private Archibald H. Rowand, Jr. of Company K, 1st West Virginia Cavalry. He became senior scout attached to the staff of Union General Phil Sheridan, and was awarded the Medal of Honor.  See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'West Virginia in the Civil War.'

655. Union Army Private Archibald H. Rowand Jr., in Confederate Uniform

Portrait of Colonel Henry Capehart of Wheeling (later Brevet Major General), who commanded the WV Cavalry Brigade at Cedar Creek where his troopers struck terror in the ranks of the Johnny Rebs.  See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

656. Capehart, Colonel Henry

Sketched portrait of James E. Hall, Co. H., 31st VA Infantry, who saw the Civil War begin and end. From picture made in the mid-1880s.  See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

657. Hall, James E.

Portrait of Brig. General Frederick W. Lander, who served with distinction in many western (West) Virginia campaigns and others including the Romney Expedition, refusing to surrender Hancock, Md. to Stonewall Jackson and  personally leading a successful charge at Bloomery Gap. He died two weeks after the battle in March 2, 1862.  See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

658. Lander, Brigadier General Frederick W., Union Army

Portrait of Issac H. Duval, Wellsburg, Brigadier General and Brevet Major General. He filibustered in Cuba with Lopez before the Civil War.  See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

659. Duval, Issac H.

Honorable George W. Summers of Charleston. He tried to make peace.  See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

660. Summers, Honorable George W.