| Title |
"How the Horse Helped Build America." This representation of Peter Francisco's gallant action with nine of Tarletons Cavalry in sight of a troop of four hundred men. Took place in the Amelia County Virginia 1781. Is respectfully inscribed to him by James Webster and James Warrell. Entered according to Act of Congress the 1st day of December 1814 by James Webster of the State of Pennsylvania. Engraved by D. Edwin. |
| Photo Number |
P0244n1_07_0082 |
| Description |
Illustration of of Peter Francisco's gallant action with nine of Tarletons Cavalry in sight of a troop of four hundred men. Took place in the Amelia County Virginia 1781. Reverse side of image: Chapter 4, no. 14 - Published 1814 by James Webster - Reproduced from the collection of the Library of Congress LC-USZ62. Print shows Peter Francisco in a clearing near a tavern, with sword raised, assaulting a British soldier on horseback, another soldier lies at his feet, dead or wounded, and seven other dragoons flee on foot toward Lieutenant-General Tarleton's cavalry in the background. Includes a remarque of George Washington at bottom center. |
| Creator |
Designed by Warrell; Drawn by Barralett; Engraved by D. Edwin; Reproduced from the collection of the Library of Congress. |
| Date |
1814-12-01 |
| Textual Date |
Published December 1, 1814 |
| Keywords |
Men; Animals; Mammals; Horses; Animal equipment; Saddles; Bridles; Armed forces; Cavalries; Francisco, Peter, 1760-1831; Tarleton, Lieutenant-General (Banastre), 1754-1833; Washington, George, 1732-1799; American Revolutionary War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Weapons; Swords; Swordsmen; Warriors; Casualties; Blacks--United States; Slaves--United States; Slaves (people); Taverns |
| Subject |
Horses--United States--History--Photographs; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Illustrations |
| Additional Information |
Pictures, illustrations and research materials collected for Olive Woolley Burt's book, "The Horse in America," 1975. P0244n1_21a Captions list: Chapter 4--No. 14--An American citizen, Peter Franciscos, on foot attacks the British officer, Banastre Tarleton. (Library of Congress) |
| Collection Number and Name |
P0244 Olive Woolley Burt Photograph Collection |
| Collection Name |
Olive Woolley Burt |
| Relation is Part of |
Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive |
| Rights |
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| Type |
Image |
| Digitization Specifications |
Digital image produced on Epson Expression 10000 XL scanner, 24-bit color at 400 ppi. Archival file is uncompressed TIF. |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6fx82g0 |
| Setname |
uum_map |
| ID |
1588543 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6fx82g0 |
