3704147 The Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 3rd, 1863 (hand-coloured lithograph with blue-tint) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: This terrific and bloody conflict between the gallant Army of the Potomac, commanded by their great General George G. Meade, and the hosts of the rebel Army of the East under General Lee, was commenced on Wednesday July 1st and ended on Friday the 3rd at 5 o???lock p.m.?he decisive battle was fought on Friday, ending in the complete rout and dispersion of the Rebel army.? Nations thanks and undying fame ever crown the Arms of the heroic soldiers who fought with such unflinching bravery this long and desperate fight.); American, out of copyright.