Harper’s Weekly August 29, 1863 – Morris Island, Fort Wagner & Admiral Farragut at Charleston Harbor

Harper’s Weekly August 29, 1863 – Morris Island, Fort Wagner & Admiral Farragut at Charleston Harbor



Description
📰 Original Civil War–era issue of Harper’s Weekly, published August 29, 1863, featuring extensive illustrated coverage of Charleston Harbor, Morris Island, Fort Wagner, and Union naval operations under David G. Farragut.
This is a strong Charleston-focused issue, combining naval warfare, African American military history, prisoner exchanges, and large panoramic views of Union and Confederate positions.



Highlights of This Issue
⚓ Front Page – Admiral Farragut
Front-page portrait of Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N., with accompanying article
Farragut was the most celebrated Union naval commander of the war, famous for New Orleans and Mobile Bay
🚢 Union Naval Operations & Torpedoes
Four half-page illustrations inside:
The “Hartford,” Admiral Farragut’s flagship, arriving at New York and returning salutes of foreign frigates
Explosion of a torpedo under the bow of the U.S. gunboat “Commodore Barney,” James River
Rebel prisoners in the New Orleans Custom House
🪖 African American Military History
Half-page illustration:
“Funeral of the Late Captain Cailloux, First Louisiana Volunteers (Colored)”
An important and early illustrated acknowledgment of African American officers and sacrifice during the war
🏝️ Major Double-Page Centerfold – Morris Island & Charleston Harbor
Large four-scene double-page centerfold:
“General View of Morris Island — Union Camps and Rebel Works — The Lower Harbor of Charleston, South Carolina”
Shows Union siege lines, Confederate fortifications, and harbor geography
Highly displayable and a centerpiece feature
🔥 Fort Wagner & Charleston Combat Scenes
Full-page with four scenes:
Exchange of prisoners under a flag of truce, Charleston Harbor
The ironclad “Catskill” sinking a blockade runner under Fort Sumter’s guns
Union sharpshooters in front of Fort Wagner
Bombardment of Fort Wagner, Charleston, South Carolina
🚧 Railroads & Infrastructure
Full-page with two scenes:
General Haupt’s bridge over Potomac Creek, Virginia, destroyed by the Rebels
View of Dumphries, Virginia
🗞️ Back Page
Political cartoon titled “Don’t You See the Point?”, reflecting wartime political commentary
Condition
📌 Complete in 16 pages
📸 I photograph every single page, so please review all images carefully and ask any questions before purchasing.
Original 1863 issue
Typical age-related toning and light edge wear
Strong impressions throughout, including the large centerfold
No facsimiles or trimmed pages
Why This Issue Is Especially Desirable
⭐ Extensive illustrated coverage of Morris Island & Fort Wagner
⭐ Front-page portrait of Admiral Farragut
⭐ Rare image honoring Captain Cailloux and Black Union troops
⭐ Large panoramic Charleston Harbor centerfold
⭐ Strong mix of naval warfare, siege operations, and military infrastructure
This is a highly visual and historically important Harper’s Weekly, ideal for collectors focused on Charleston, Fort Wagner, Union naval power, and African American Civil War history.
Framing & Display
🖼️ Optional archival framing available
Acid-free matting
UV-protective acrylic (not glass)
Clean, museum-style presentation
Excellent for:
Civil War collections
Libraries and research spaces
Educational or institutional display



Shipping
📦 Ships flat (never rolled)
📦 Carefully protected for transit
📦 Tracking included



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