1864 George Thomas Harper's Weekly December 17 William Tecumseh Sherman
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Title: 1864 George Thomas Harper's Weekly December 17 William Tecumseh Sherman
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Rock of Chickamauga: This December 17, 1864, issue spotlights Major-General George H. Thomas on the front page. At the time of this publication, Thomas was preparing for the Battle of Nashville, where he would effectively destroy the Confederate Army of Tennessee. His steady leadership remains a cornerstone of Union military history.
📜 The Hampton Roads Assembly: As the war reached its final winter, the Union’s naval might was concentrated in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This issue provides a "full page" look at the massive fleet gathered there, serving as a staging ground for the final amphibious assaults on the Atlantic coast.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🐎 "Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman" (Double-Page Centerfold): A "great" and iconic centerpiece showing Sherman on horseback. Published as he reached the climax of his Georgia campaign, this print captures the intensity of the man who redefined modern warfare. A premier item for Sherman and Georgia Campaign collectors.
🛡️ "Major-General George H. Thomas" (Front-Page): A commanding full-page cover portrait of "The Rock." This is a "must-have" for Tennessee and Army of the Cumberland historians.
🌊 Naval Power & Innovation:
"Our Fleet in Hampton Roads" (Full-Page) — A grand view of the Union’s maritime strength.
"Fort Wool (Rip Rap), Hampton Roads" — A detailed look at the strategic island fortification.
"Torpedo Raft in Mobile Bay" — A fascinating print documenting the Union's methods for clearing underwater "torpedoes" (mines).
⚔️ Western Theater Leadership: Featuring portraits of Major-General John M. Schofield and General David S. Stanley, key commanders who faced off against Hood in the lead-up to the Battle of Nashville.
🎭 Social Commentary & Oddities:
"Southern Gentleman" and "Little Child" — A full-page artistic contrast of Southern life during the conflict.
"Dr. Von Eisenberg's Aesthetico-Neuralgicon" — A bizarre and rare half-page print of a 19th-century medical machine, perfect for medical history buffs.
🎨 "Robbing the Cradle and the Grave" (Back-Page): A poignant political cartoon reflecting the Confederate government's desperate conscription of the very young and the very old as their manpower dwindled.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from December 17, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 161-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the fine detail in Sherman’s equestrian portrait and the mechanical complexity of the "Neuralgicon" print.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Sherman Specialists: This equestrian centerfold is one of the most classic wartime depictions of Sherman, capturing his persona just before he presented Savannah to Lincoln as a "Christmas gift."
Naval Historians: The Hampton Roads and Mobile Bay prints offer a dual look at the Union Navy's dominance in both deep-water harbors and mined coastal bays.
Tennessee Campaign Buffs: Between Thomas, Schofield, and Stanley, this issue is a visual "order of battle" for the final Union victory in the West.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Sherman centerfold or the George Thomas cover 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 centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1864 George Thomas Harper's Weekly December 17 William Tecumseh Sherman
$55.55