Image ID: AJTN

Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 730. A Council of War at Massaponax Church, Va., 21st May, 1864. Gen. Grant leaning over Gen. Meade, examining a map which had just been completed by the Topographical Engineers. [Gardner Co. stereo card]

Photographic War History. The War For The Union. No. 730. General Grant’s Council of War. This view shows a “Council of War” in the field near Massaponax Church, Va., May 21, 1864. The pews or benches have been brought out under the trees, and the officers are gathered to discuss the situation. It has been a disastrous day for the Union troops; the losses have been heavy, and nothing apparently gained. General Grant is bending over the bench looking over General Meade’s shoulder at a map which is held in Meade’s lap. The Staff Officers are grouped around under the trees; the orderlies are seen in the background; the ambulances and baggage wagons can also be seen in the background. [Taylor & Huntington stereo card].

Gardner No. 730.

Etched onto negative: 12, 13 [both crossed out]. 730.