Three Medals Of Honor, Battle Of New Market Heights, September 29, 1864 When the Whigs began their

When the Whigs began their attack

Watercolors and Gouache on paper with a bit of pen and ink

happy … shall they be pronounced hereafter who have contributed anything …  in erecting this stupendous fabric of freedom and empire on the broad basis of independency

the riflemen fought against Indians in that pitched frontier battle as musket-armed infantry

16th Queens Light Dragoon

Three Medals Of Honor, Battle Of New Market Heights, September 29, 1864 When the Whigs began their350 Signed Numbered Overall: 31. 25" x 24. 25" Image: 27" x 20" $225. 00 This haunting image by master historical artist Don Troiani depicts what is arguably the most important day in African American military history. The Battle of New Market Heights, fought on Thursday September 29, 1864 on the outskirts of the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, showcased the fighting prowess of African American Union soldiers (known as United States Colored