1864 General McPherson Harper's Weekly August 13 Crossing the Chattahoochee
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Title: 1864 General McPherson Harper's Weekly August 13 Crossing the Chattahoochee
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Fall of a Rising Star: This August 13, 1864, issue serves as a somber memorial to Major-General James B. McPherson, one of the Union’s most brilliant and beloved commanders, who was killed during the Battle of Atlanta. It marks a significant turning point in the leadership of the Western armies as Oliver O. Howard was tapped to succeed him.
📜 The River Crossing: In Georgia, Sherman’s forces achieved a major strategic milestone by crossing the Chattahoochee River, the final major natural barrier protecting Atlanta. This issue documents the ingenuity and engineering required to move an entire army across these formidable waters.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎖️ Union High Command Portraits:
"The Late Major-General James McPherson" — A poignant tribute to the fallen hero of the Army of the Tennessee.
"Major-General Oliver O. Howard" — A portrait of the new commander of the Army of the Tennessee.
"General Hooker Riding Along His Lines" (Front-Page) — A nostalgic cover print of "Fighting Joe" Hooker.
🍑 Sherman’s Georgia Campaign — The Siege of Atlanta:
"Howard's Corps Crossing the Chattahoochee" — A vital print for Atlanta Campaign historians, showing the army breaching the city's outer defenses.
"View of the Military College Near Marietta" — A historic view of the Georgia Military Institute, which was destroyed later that year.
"Turner's Mill, on the Nickajack Creek" and "Fish-Traps in the Chattahoochee" — Capturing the unique local geography of the Georgia theater.
"Colonel Brownlow on a Picket Hunt" — A gritty, detailed look at the hazardous "picket" or scouting warfare.
🔭 "View of Petersburg From Captain Davis's Battery" (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular and "nice" centerpiece. It provides a panoramic view of the besieged city of Petersburg as seen from the Union lines of the 1st Connecticut Artillery.
🛡️ Army of the Potomac — Staff & Inspections:
"General Hancock and Staff" and "General Warren and Staff" — Important portraits of the Union's top corps commanders.
"Inspection of the Second Pennsylvania, Colonel Gibson" — A premier print for Pennsylvania regimental history.
"General Stannard's Headquarters" — A rare look at the field operations of the Vermont hero of Gettysburg.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from August 13, 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 high-resolution scans for the crisp details of the Chattahoochee crossing and the clarity of the McPherson portrait.
Regional Humor: The back page features the cartoon "Pennsylvania Prepared For the Next Invasion," reflecting the state's anxiety following the burning of Chambersburg.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Atlanta & Georgia Historians: The crossing of the Chattahoochee and the view of the Marietta Military College are "blue-chip" primary source illustrations.
General McPherson Collectors: As one of the highest-ranking Union deaths of the war, contemporary memorial issues like this are highly sought after by military biographers.
Pennsylvania & Connecticut Historians: With specific prints of the 2nd PA and the 1st CT Artillery, this is a vital piece for regional military archives.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Petersburg centerfold or the McPherson portrait would make a museum-quality historical display!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the historic newsprint from light and environment.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1864 General McPherson Harper's Weekly August 13 Crossing the Chattahoochee
$48.88