1861 General Butler Hatteras Expedition Harper's Weekly Sept 14 West Point Foundry
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This September 14, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly documents the first major Union naval success of the war—the capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet. This "Great Southern Expedition" provided a much-needed morale boost to the North following the defeat at Bull Run and marked the beginning of the effective blockade of the Confederate coastline.
Title: 1861 General Butler Hatteras Expedition Harper's Weekly Sept 14 West Point Foundry
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Victory at Hatteras: The front page and the massive double-page centerfold are dedicated to the joint army-navy operation led by Flag-Officer Stringham and Major-General Benjamin Butler. The centerfold, "Departure of the Great Southern Expedition," is a sweeping maritime scene showing the fleet leaving Fortress Monroe to strike the North Carolina coast.
📜 The Industrial War: This issue includes a significant full-page feature with four scenes of the West Point Foundry at Cold Spring, New York. This facility was the birthplace of the famous Parrott Rifle and other heavy coastal artillery, providing a fascinating look at the North's manufacturing superiority.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
⚔️ Command & Conflict:
Portraits: Significant images of the expedition's leaders, Benjamin Butler and Silas Stringham, as well as Brigadier General Rosecrans, who was then commanding the crucial theater in Western Virginia.
Confederate Artillery: A full-page print showing the "Naval Battery (Rebel) At Manassas Junction," illustrating how the South utilized heavy ship guns for land defense.
📍 Missouri & The West:
"Arrival of the 22nd Indiana Volunteers" at St. Louis and the occupation of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by Illinois troops, documenting the aggressive Union movements to secure the Mississippi River.
🏛️ Prisoners & Refugees:
The Political Prison: A detailed print of the "Political Prison at Washington" (Old Capitol Prison), where suspected secessionists were held.
The Flight North: A moving print of a "Southern Family flying North to Escape the Rebel Banditti," highlighting the plight of Unionist refugees and enslaved people seeking safety within federal lines.
📐 Infrastructure & Marines:
"Aqueduct of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal" at the Monocacy, a critical piece of Union supply infrastructure.
A detailed look at the U.S. Marines and their barracks in Washington, D.C.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
War Humor: The back page features two sharp political cartoons, reflecting the public's reaction to the burgeoning naval campaigns and the political climate in Washington.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the massive Hatteras Expedition centerfold and the West Point Foundry page.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from September 14, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The maritime centerfold is a standout for display, and the West Point Foundry prints are exceptionally crisp.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Naval History Collectors: Documents the first major Union naval victory of the Civil War.
Industrial & Technology Historians: The West Point Foundry page is an essential record of 19th-century American engineering.
Indiana & Missouri Historians: Features a major regimental print for the 22nd Indiana and early Missouri occupation scenes.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Hatteras Centerfold or the West Point Foundry scenes 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 165-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 General Butler Hatteras Expedition Harper's Weekly Sept 14 West Point Foundry
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