Again we see the transports and supply schooners at anchor--this time at
Harrison's Landing on the James River. In about a month, McClellan had
changed the position of his army twice, shifting his base from the
Pamunkey to the James. The position he held on Malvern Hill was abandoned
after the victory of July 1, 1862, and the army marched to a new base
farther down the James, where the heavy losses of men and supplies during
the Seven Days could be made up without danger and delay. Harrison's
Landing was the point selected, and here the army recuperated, wondering
what would be the next step. Below we see the historic mansion which did
service as General Porter's headquarters, one of McClellan's most
efficient commanders. For his services during the Seven Days he was made
Major-General of Volunteers. McClellan was his lifelong friend.
[Illustration: WESTOVER HOUSE: HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL FITZ JOHN PORTER,
HARRISON'S LANDING]
[Illustration: ON DARING DUTY