1861 Civil War Florida Harper's Weekly Dec 07 Battle of Belmont Ram Manassas
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This December 7, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly is a significant record of the widening war, documenting major actions from the Gulf of Mexico to the Mississippi River. It features the early combat of the legendary "Manassas" ironclad ram and provides a comprehensive visual guide to the strategic standoff in Florida.
Title: 1861 Civil War Florida Harper's Weekly Dec 07 Battle of Belmont Ram Manassas
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Standoff at Pensacola: This issue features a massive double-page centerfold view of the Harbor of Pensacola. It provides a panoramic perspective of the Union-held Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island facing off against the Confederate-held Navy Yard. It is a vital primary source for the early Florida campaigns.
📜 The Ironclad Ram "Manassas": Inside, you will find a dramatic print of the Confederate ram "Manassas" attacking the "Richmond" at the Southwest Pass. This was one of the first successful uses of an iron-armored ram in the war, terrifying Union sailors and signaling a new era of naval combat technology.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
⚔️ The Battle of Belmont:
A major action print showing the "Charge of Colonel Dougherty, 22nd Illinois Regiment, Upon the Rebel Batteries." This battle marked the first combat test for a rising Brigadier General named Ulysses S. Grant.
📍 Florida Combat:
The Battle of Santa Rosa: Two distinct prints documenting the Confederate night attack on the Union camps and the subsequent "Rebels Driven by the Regulars to Their Boats."
🏖️ Occupation of Hilton Head:
Three prints capturing the transformation of South Carolina: the Post Office at Hilton Head, the chaotic Landing of Stores, and a Union Picket at General Drayton’s Mansion, illustrating the seizure of high-profile Southern estates.
🏛️ Fort Warren & Political Prisoners:
Front-Page: Two views of Fort Warren in Boston Harbor, where the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell (captured in the Trent Affair) were being held.
🐎 Grand Reviews:
The double-page centerfold also features "The Great Review at Bailey's Cross Roads, Virginia." This was a massive display of 70,000 troops before President Lincoln and General McClellan, intended to show the North’s industrial and military readiness.
🌽 Kentucky Frontier:
Three prints of Camp Nevin, Kentucky, the headquarters of General McCook, documenting the Union's fortified presence in the Bluegrass State.
🗞️ NAVAL LOGISTICS & SATIRE 🗞️
General Butler's Expedition: A print of the Steamship "Constitution" leaving Boston, carrying troops for what would eventually be the campaign against New Orleans.
Political Satire: The back page features a sharp political cartoon reflecting the domestic tensions and military ambitions of late 1861.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the Pensacola centerfold and the Belmont battle scenes.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from December 7, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The Pensacola/Santa Rosa prints are exceptionally detailed, making this a premier issue for Florida and Gulf Coast collectors.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Florida & Gulf Coast Historians: Contains some of the best early-war visual records of Pensacola and the Mississippi Delta.
Illinois & Missouri Collectors: Essential for the history of the 22nd Illinois and the Battle of Belmont.
Naval Technology Buffs: Features the landmark debut of the Confederate ram Manassas.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Pensacola centerfold or the Battle of Belmont charge 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 and its centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1861 Civil War Florida Harper's Weekly Dec 07 Battle of Belmont Ram Manassas
$46.80