Poe, O. M. (Orlando Metcalfe), 1832-1895United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983Poe, O. M. (Orlando Metcalfe), 1832-18951881LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 207The following inscription in the author's handwriting is reproduced above the title: Washington, D.C., Sept 17th 1881. Transmitted to the office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, with my letter of this date. [Signed] O. M. Poe, Major of Engrs., B. Brig. Gen., U.S.A., Col. A.D.C.Detailed map of Savannah and vicinity, showing "Union works in blue," "Confederate works in red," roads, railroads, vegetation, drainage, houses, names of a few residents in outlying areas, fences, and geographic coordinates.Includes plans of the following fortifications: Works at eastern point of Whitmarsh Island; Fort Thunderbolt; Bastion on the line of defence across Whitmarsh Island; Fort Tattnall; Battery on Turner's Rocks; Fort McAllister; Causten's Bluff; and Fort Lee.Description derived from published bibliography.Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.2002-12-14t20:43:08http://www.loc.gov/item/9944734299447342http://www.loc.gov/item/12127475G3924.S3S5 1881 .P6engN.Y., Julius Bien & Co. photo lith., 1881http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/Georgia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--MapsSavannah (Ga.)--History--MapsMap illustrating the defence of Savannah, Ga. and the operations resulting in its capture by the army commanded by Maj. Genl. W. T. Sherman. Dec. 21st 1864StillImage