1861 Sherman's Entry Columbia Harper's Weekly April 01 Burning of Columbia
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This April 1, 1865, issue of Harper’s Weekly provides a comprehensive and haunting visual record of General Sherman’s "hard war" as it moved through the heart of the South. From the strategic crossings of the Savannah River to the smoldering ruins of the South Carolina capital, this edition captures the total collapse of the Confederate interior.
Title: 1861 Sherman's Entry Columbia Harper's Weekly April 01 Burning of Columbia
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Fall of Columbia: The front page features a historic print of "General Sherman's Entry Into Columbia, South Carolina." This moment marked a psychological turning point in the war, as the Union army occupied the city where the first articles of secession were drafted.
📜 The Morning After the Fire: The centerfold is a significant historical document featuring six distinct scenes of "Columbia, South Carolina, the Morning After the Fire." These prints illustrate the total devastation of the city’s commercial and residential heart, a subject of intense historical debate regarding the fire's origins.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
⚔️ The Logistics of the March:
River Crossings: This issue documents the sheer engineering might of the Union army with prints of the 14th and 20th Corps crossing the Savannah at Sister’s Ferry and the Catawba at Rocky Hill.
The Occupation of Towns: Includes views of the 20th Corps entering Blackville and Chesterfield, along with scenes from Winsborough and the Salluda Factory.
📍 Military Strategy & Landmarks:
Fayetteville Arsenal: A print of the United States Arsenal at Fayetteville, a key manufacturing hub that was destroyed by Union forces to prevent its further use by the Confederacy.
Camp Sorghum: A view of the notorious Confederate prisoner-of-war camp located opposite Columbia.
Fort Sumter: A specific view of the side of the fort toward Charleston, showing the massive structural damage after years of siege.
🐎 Cavalry & Foragers:
"The Bumms": Two famous prints titled "Foragers 'Starting Out' in the Morning" and "Foragers Returning to Camp at Night" illustrate the lifestyle of the men who sustained Sherman's army off the land.
General Kilpatrick: A dramatic scene showing the Union cavalry leader recapturing his headquarters during a surprise Confederate night attack.
✊ African American History:
Negro Recruits at Charleston: A significant print documenting the enlistment of Black soldiers in the newly occupied city, representing the shifting tides of the war’s purpose.
🗞️ EDITORIALS & POLITICAL CLIMATE 🗞️
Rebel Desperation: Significant interior articles titled "Davis Asks to be Dictator" and "Davis and Lee" reflect the chaotic state of the Confederate government in its final weeks.
Trade with Rebels: An interesting editorial regarding the complicated ethics and logistics of trade during the final stages of the conflict.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the Columbia fire centerfold and the Sherman entry cover.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from April 1, 1865, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The Columbia centerfold is particularly poignant and detailed, making it a premier item for South Carolina and Sherman historians.
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 161-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.
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1861 Sherman's Entry Columbia Harper's Weekly April 01 Burning of Columbia
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