1864 Forrest's Memphis Raid Harper's Weekly September 10 Mobile Bay Victory
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Title: 1864 Forrest's Memphis Raid Harper's Weekly September 10 Mobile Bay Victory
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Wizard of the Saddle: This September 10, 1864, issue documents one of the most daring cavalry operations of the war: Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Raid into Memphis. Forrest's men famously rode their horses into the lobby of the Gayoso House hotel in an attempt to capture Union generals, a feat that cemented his legend and forced the Union to divert troops from the front lines.
📜 Ironclad Clash at Mobile Bay: While the cavalry raided Tennessee, the naval war reached a thunderous conclusion in the Gulf. This issue provides a detailed visual record of the capture of the formidable Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee, documenting the raw power of Admiral Farragut's fleet in one of the war's most famous naval engagements.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🐎 Forrest’s Memphis Raid (Multiple Prints):
"The Rebels at the Gayoso House" — The iconic scene of Confederate cavalry inside the famous Memphis hotel.
"Escape of General Washburne" — Showing the Union commander’s narrow flight from capture.
"Rebel Attack on the Irving Prison" — Documenting the attempt to liberate Confederate prisoners.
These are essential for Tennessee and Confederate Cavalry historians.
🌊 Farragut’s Victory in Mobile Bay (Full-Page & More):
"The Capture of the Rebel Ram 'Tennessee'" — A massive full-page illustration of the ironclad's surrender.
"Destruction of the Monitor 'Tecumseh' by a Rebel Torpedo" — A dramatic print of the moment that inspired Farragut's "Damn the torpedoes" command.
"The U.S. Steamer 'Richmond' Engaging the Rebel Ram 'Tennessee'" and "The Rebel Gunboat 'Selma' Surrendering."
🗺️ "Isometric View of General Grant's Virginia Campaign" (Full-Page): A stunning and unique topographical "bird's-eye" view of the Virginia theater. This is a premier display piece for Virginia Campaign buffs.
🎖️ "Brigadier-General John W. Geary": A fine portrait of the "White Star" division commander, a key figure in both the East and the Western theaters.
🏛️ "Archbishop John McCloskey" (Front-Page): A dignified cover portrait of the Archbishop of New York, a major figure in 19th-century American religious history.
⛈️ "Grand Water-spout in Albemarle Sound": A fascinating natural history print showing a massive weather phenomenon witnessed by the Union fleet in North Carolina.
⚖️ "Francis Muller, the Murderer of Mr. Briggs": Documenting the "crime of the century"—the first murder committed on a British railway carriage, which sparked a trans-Atlantic manhunt.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from September 10, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 162-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Please examine the scans for the sharp details of the Memphis raid and the intricate isometric map of Virginia.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Tennessee Historians: The Gayoso House raid is one of the most "storied" events in Memphis history; contemporary prints are incredibly rare and sought after.
Naval History Collectors: Between the sinking of the Tecumseh and the capture of the Tennessee, this is a core issue for documenting the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Cartography Buffs: The "Isometric View" of Virginia is a unique artistic take on military mapping, perfect for a standout office or library display.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Memphis raid scenes or the Mobile Bay naval prints 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 historic newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large maps arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
1864 Harpers Weekly, Nathan Bedford Forrest Memphis Raid, Gayoso House Memphis, Battle of Mobile Bay 1864, CSS Tennessee Ironclad, Sinking of the Tecumseh, General John Geary, Isometric Map Virginia, General Washburne Memphis, September 10 1864.
1864 Forrest's Memphis Raid Harper's Weekly September 10 Mobile Bay Victory
$52.52