1865 Savannah Union Occupation Harper's Weekly Jan 21 Dutch Gap Canal
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This January 21, 1865, issue of Harper's Weekly captures a pivotal moment in the final months of the Civil War. As General Sherman’s "March to the Sea" concluded, the focus shifted to the reconstruction of Southern society, symbolized here by the birth of Savannah's first loyalist press.
Title: 1865 Savannah Union Occupation Harper's Weekly Jan 21 Dutch Gap Canal
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Savannah's First Union Newspaper: A highlight of this issue is the full-page print documenting a historic first: "The Union Army Entered Savannah on the 21st December and on the 24th the First Number of the 'Loyal Georgian' Was Issued." This image depicts Union soldiers and printers working together to establish a pro-Union voice in the heart of the Deep South, a crucial step in the early stages of Reconstruction.
📜 The Dutch Gap Canal: The front page features a detailed view of "General Butler's Dutch Gap Canal" just before the explosion of the bulkhead. This was a massive Union engineering project designed to bypass Confederate batteries on the James River—a feat of military labor and ambition.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 The Savannah Centerfold (Double-Page):
A comprehensive "foldout" featuring seven "Views In & Around Savannah, Georgia." These scenes provide a rare contemporary look at the city as it appeared immediately following its capture, illustrating the architecture and atmosphere of the occupied Confederate port.
Note: As pictured, this specific centerfold has some damage at the margins and folds, consistent with its 160-year age.
⚔️ Naval Disasters & Technology:
Ordnance Failure: A dramatic print showing the "Bursting of the 100 Pound Parrott Gun" on board the USS Juniata, highlighting the dangerous volatility of Civil War heavy artillery.
Roanoke River Action: Coverage of the "Wreck of the 'Otsego'" and the explosion of the tug "Bazley" after striking a "Rebel Torpedo" (mine) in the Roanoke River.
🐎 Guerrilla Warfare & Personalities:
John S. Mosby: A portrait of the famed and feared Confederate "Gray Ghost," Colonel John S. Mosby, whose partisan rangers plagued Union supply lines in Virginia.
Admiral Porter: A portrait of Rear-Admiral David D. Porter, one of the Union's most effective naval commanders.
🏔️ Logistics & Humanity:
"A Commissary Train Among the Mountains": A scenic but rugged look at the immense logistical challenge of feeding the Union armies in the field.
The Sack of Flour: The curious and heartwarming story of Mr. R.C. Gridley and his famous sack of flour, which was auctioned repeatedly to raise thousands of dollars for the Sanitary Commission.
🗞️ SOCIAL HISTORY & SATIRE 🗞️
Dramatic Rescue: A print of the "Eliza Hancox" rescuing the sole survivor of a shipwreck off the coast of Charleston, S.C.
Political Satire: The back page features two cartoons, including "The Merry Andrew of the Bergen Tunnel," offering a satirical glimpse into the domestic news and social frustrations of 1865.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: 16 pages total. Please note this copy is missing half of the title page. The interior editorial and major prints, including the Savannah and Dutch Gap features, remain present.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from January 21, 1865, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: The centerfold exhibits some wear at the margins and folds (as noted in photos). This issue is priced to reflect the missing title portion while acknowledging the rarity of the Savannah occupation content.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Georgia Historians: Essential primary source for the occupation of Savannah and the birth of the Loyal Georgian.
Naval & Engineering Buffs: Features major coverage of the Dutch Gap Canal and the hazards of the Roanoke River "torpedoes."
Civil War Art Collectors: Includes a classic portrait of the legendary John S. Mosby.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Savannah views or the Dutch Gap Canal 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 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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1865 Savannah Union Occupation Harper's Weekly Jan 21 Dutch Gap Canal
$25.00