# William Waud - Burning of McPhersonville 1865 - original sketch

- By: William Waud / Adam Cuerden
- Date: 1865-02-01
- Classification: Drawing
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- Rights: Public domain
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"Sherman's march through South Carolina - Burning of McPhersonville". 1 drawing on tan paper : pencil, Chinese white, and black ink wash ; 15.5 x 24.9 cm. (sheet). The engraving based on it was published in: Harper's Weekly, March 4, 1865, p. 136.