1861 Burning of Charleston Harper's Weekly Dec 28 Fort Pickens Missouri Refugees
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The December 28, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly provides a dramatic visual summary of the war's destructive toll as the first year of the conflict drew to a close. From the scorched ruins of a Southern capital to the grim realities of military discipline, this edition offers a sobering look at a nation fully engulfed in civil war.
Title: 1861 Burning of Charleston Harper's Weekly Dec 28 Fort Pickens Missouri Refugees
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Great Fire of Charleston: This issue contains significant reporting on the catastrophic fire that swept through Charleston, South Carolina, in December 1861. A large print shows the city looking seaward, highlighting the "Burned District," accompanied by six detailed vignettes of prominent buildings destroyed in the conflagration. While not caused by Union bombardment, the fire devastated the symbolic heart of the secession movement.
📜 The Siege of Fort Pickens: Following a heavy two-day exchange of fire, this issue features multiple prints of the Union stronghold in Florida. Highlights include a "Bird's-Eye View of Fort Pickens During the Bombardment" and a detailed look at the "Northern Row of Guns," documenting the resilience of the fort against Confederate batteries.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
⚔️ The Western Conflict & Missouri:
Front-Page: A moving scene of "Union Refugees From Western Missouri Coming Into St. Louis," illustrating the displacement and civilian suffering caused by the guerrilla warfare in the West.
The Mortar Fleet: A print of "General Halleck's Fleet of Mortar-Boats," showcasing the specialized craft being prepared for the upcoming campaign to break the Confederate hold on the Mississippi River.
🏛️ New York Social History:
Double-Page Centerfold: A grand illustration of the "Great Fair... In Aid of the City Poor" at the City Assembly Rooms in New York. This print provides a fascinating look at Northern home-front efforts to address urban poverty during the wartime winter.
⚖️ Military Discipline:
The Execution of William Johnson: A somber print depicting the execution of a deserter in General Franklin's Division. This serves as a stark reminder of the rigid military law governing the rapidly expanding Army of the Potomac.
🛡️ Coastal Fortifications:
Fort Pulaski: A print of the formidable Confederate-held fort on the Savannah River, Georgia, which would become a primary Union target just a few months later.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
Political Cartoons: The back page features two satirical takes on the military and political climate as 1861 comes to an end.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the Charleston fire prints and the Fort Pickens bombardment views.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from December 28, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: Please note that issues from December 1861 often exhibit more wear and foxing than earlier months due to the paper quality and storage conditions of the era. This issue is priced accordingly for its historical value.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
South Carolina & Charleston Historians: A premier visual record of the 1861 fire that reshaped the city's landscape.
Florida & Naval Buffs: Essential for those collecting views of the high-stakes artillery duels at Pensacola.
Missouri Civil War Collectors: Features a poignant front-page look at the civilian cost of the war in the West.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Bird's-Eye View of Fort Pickens or the Charleston city-scape would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 164-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1861 Burning of Charleston Harper's Weekly Dec 28 Fort Pickens Missouri Refugees
$48.48