New Market, VA
Morning colors.
New Market, VA valley.
Relaxing before the work begins.
Deep in thought.
Beautiful day thus far.
Sitting in the shade.
Having a good time.
Karen Baker, proud maker of flags and bonnets.
Speaking of bonnets.
Federal camp.
Walking through camp.
Formed up for drill.
Lou striking a pose.
61st's colors with the rainstorm behind it.
Here comes the rain.
Getting wetter.
Soaked, but the soda is safe.
The next day was a bit drier.
The good Sgt Major looking surly and ready for a picnic.
When the officers laugh it can only mean trouble.
Here is that trouble I was talking about.
Federal artillery going into action.
Federal artillery going into action.
Rebs pushing back our left.
Falling back in good order.
The enemy advances as we fall back to better ground.
Heavy pressure on the Federal left.
The Federal right standing firm.
Rebels advancing in fine style.
Johnny is getting serious about pushing on the right.
Falling back.
Reforming the lines.
Ready to fire.