"HEAD-QUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. _Feb. 11, 1864._
"I have examined Col. Bachelder's ISOMETRICAL DRAWING of the Gettysburg
Battle-field, and am perfectly satisfied with the accuracy with which
the topography is delineated, and the positions of the troops laid down.
Col. B., in my judgment, deserves great credit for the time and labor he
has devoted to obtaining the materials for this drawing, which have
resulted in making it so accurate. * * * * I can cheerfully recommend it
to all those who are desirous of procuring an accurate picture and
faithful record of the events of this great battle. * * * *
"I remain most truly yours,
"GEO. G. MEADE,
"_Maj.-Gen. Comd'g. A. P._"
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"HEAD-QUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS. _Dec. 29, 1863._
"The view of the Battle-field of Gettysburg prepared by Col. Bachelder,
has been carefully examined by me. I find it as accurate as such a
drawing can well be made. And _it is accurate_, as far as my knowledge
extends.
"WINF'D S. HANCOCK,
"_Major-General Comd'g 2d Corps._"
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"Col. Bachelder's Isometrical View of the Battle of Gettysburg is an
admirable production, and a truthful rendering of the various positions
assumed by the troops of my command.
"A. DOUBLEDAY,
"_Maj.-Gen. Vols., Comd'g 1st Corps._"
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"BOSTON, _Sept. 23, 1964_.
"COL. BACHELDER:--I have examined your beautiful drawing of the
Battle-field of Gettysburg and vicinity. The certificates of Gen. Meade
and the Corps Commanders, which appear on its face, establish its
accuracy on the highest authority. Your personal explorations, and your
inquiries of all the commissioned officers in command of the Union Army,
and of the Confederate officers made prisoners, have furnished you means
of information not possessed, I imagine, by any other person. Such
opportunities of observation as I had during three days passed at
Gettysburg satisfy me of the fidelity of your delineation of the
position of every regiment of the two armies on each of the three
eventful days. * * * * I may add, that the engraving is beautifully
executed and colored. Wishing you ample remuneration,
"I remain sincerely yours,
"EDWARD EVERETT."
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"HEAD-QUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS. _Sept. 28, 1864._
"MR. JNO. B. BACHELDER:--
"DEAR SIR:--I am exceedingly gratified with receiving a finished copy of
your print of the Battle-field of Gettysburg. I am familiar with your
long and untiring labors in all the fields where truth could be reached,
and know that your efforts were crowned with a success that leaves
nothing more to be desired. You are authorized to add my name to those
who bear testimony to Its accuracy.
"Very respectfully your obedient servant,
"G. K. WARREN.
"_Maj.-Gen. Vols., Comd'g 5th Corps._
"_Ch. Eng. at Gettysburg._"
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"ORANGE, _Oct. 1, 1864_.
"JNO. B. BACHELDER, Esq.:--
"MY DEAR SIR:--I have carefully examined your Isometrical Drawing of the
Battle-field of Gettysburg, with great interest and much profit. Never
having been on that field, of course I can not express an opinion as to
its accuracy--so abundantly indorsed for, however, by most competent
judges: but I can say that it has given me a much clearer idea of the
battle than I had before, and I earnestly hope that you will find it
convenient to illustrate others of our great battles in the same manner.
"I am very truly yours,
"GEO. B. McCLELLAN."
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"HEAD-QUARTERS DEP'T AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE. _Oct. 24, 1864._
"MR. JNO. B. BACHELDER:--
"MY DEAR SIR:--I was much gratified on receiving a copy of your
beautiful drawing of the 'Gettysburg Battle-field.' I have never seen a
painting or topographical map that could give so vivid a representation
of a great battle. I regard it as an honor that you have associated my
name with those of other corps commanders in your historical picture. Be
pleased to accept my kind regards.
"Respectfully yours,
"O. O. HOWARD, _Major-General_."
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"COL. JNO. B. BACHELDER:--
"DEAR SIR:--I have examined with care your Isometrical Drawing of the
Gettysburg Battle-field, and can cheerfully bear testimony to the
accuracy of the position of the troops on the right of our line.
"Yours very truly,
"H. W. SLOCUM,
"_Maj.-Gen. Vols., Comd'g Right Wing at Gettysburg._"
[Illustration: WOFFORD'S FLANK ATTACK ON SWEITZER'S BRIGADE, DEATH OF
COL. JEFFERS 4th MICH. VOLS.]