1864 Phil Sheridan's Ride Harper's Weekly November 05 Petersburg Dutch Gap
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Title: 1864 Phil Sheridan's Ride Harper's Weekly November 05 Petersburg Dutch Gap
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Legend of Cedar Creek: This November 5, 1864, issue immortalizes one of the most famous individual exploits of the war: "Sheridan’s Ride." After his army was surprised at Cedar Creek, Sheridan galloped twenty miles from Winchester to rally his retreating troops and turn a near-defeat into a crushing victory. This event was so impactful it helped clinch Lincoln's reelection just days after this issue went to press.
📜 The Engineering of Siege: While the Valley was cleared, the struggle at Petersburg became a war of shovels and picks. This issue documents the massive engineering feats of the Union army, including the ambitious Dutch Gap Canal and the elaborate "Yankee Improvements" that turned the Virginia landscape into a fortified industrial machine.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🐎 "Phil Sheridan's Ride to the Front" (Front-Page): A "nice" and iconic cover print showing Sheridan on his horse, Rienzi. This is a foundational image for Union Cavalry and Shenandoah Valley enthusiasts.
🏗️ "General Butler's Canal at Dutch Gap" (Double-Page Centerfold): A massive and detailed illustration of the attempt to bypass Confederate batteries on the James River. Paired with "Yankee Improvements in Front of Petersburg," this centerfold is a premier item for Civil War engineering and logistics buffs.
💣 Petersburg Trench Life:
"Bomb-Proof Rifle Pit in Front of Petersburg" — A rare, intimate look at the subterranean fortifications that protected Union sharpshooters.
"The Late Residence of Rebel Colonel Pegram" — Showing the intersection of civilian life and military necessity, with a Union fort built adjacent to a Confederate estate.
💰 Pay Day & Logistics:
"Adams Express Office at City Point on Pay Day" — A fascinating look at the "financial" side of the war, as soldiers sent money home.
"Paying Sheridan's Troops at Night in Sutler's Tent" — A dramatic nighttime scene from the Shenandoah Valley.
🚩 "Signal Station Near General Meade's Headquarters": A striking print of the high-rise observation towers used to direct fire and movements around the Army of the Potomac.
🏘️ "Union Refugees Coming Into the Federal Lines" (Full-Page): A poignant and detailed illustration capturing the humanitarian crisis and the "contraband" movement as families fled the war-torn South.
🎖️ Memorial Portraits: Including Colonel Alexander Gardiner and Major James P. Jones, providing essential primary records for regimental research.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from November 5, 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 architectural details in the Dutch Gap Canal print and the "night" shading in the pay-day scenes.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Sheridan & Valley Collectors: The front-page "Sheridan's Ride" is one of the most recognizable and displayable covers of the 1864 campaign.
Engineering & Military Hobbyists: The Dutch Gap and "Yankee Improvements" prints provide unparalleled detail on 19th-century siege technology and earthworks.
Homefront & Social Historians: The scenes of refugees and the Adams Express office offer a rare glimpse into the wartime economy and the civilian experience.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Sheridan cover or the Dutch Gap centerfold 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.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1864 Phil Sheridan's Ride Harper's Weekly November 05 Petersburg Dutch Gap
$47.41