Harper's Weekly 1864 Battle of Ringgold Jan 09 Fort Sanders Longstreet

Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 Battle of Ringgold Jan 09 Fort Sanders Longstreet
​📖 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📖
​📖 Desperate Assaults: This January 9, 1864, edition of Harper’s Weekly captures the brutal, close-quarters combat of the winter campaigns. It focuses heavily on the failed Confederate attempt to retake Knoxville and the Union’s aggressive pursuit following the victory at Chattanooga.
📖 The Siege of Charleston: Beyond the inland battles, this issue provides a haunting look at the ongoing bombardment of Charleston, documenting the structural ruin of the "Cradle of Secession" under relentless Union fire.
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​⚔️ FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS ⚔️
​💥 "The Rebel Assault on Fort Sanders—The Fight In The Ditch" (Double-Page Centerfold): A "very dramatic" and legendary centerfold depicting the climax of the Battle of Fort Sanders. It shows the desperate hand-to-hand struggle in the frozen trenches around Knoxville. A premier artifact for Tennessee and Confederate history collectors.
​🐎 "Charge of Colonel Creighton’s Brigade at Ringgold" (Half-Page): A vivid depiction of the Battle of Ringgold Gap, Georgia. It honors the bravery of the Union troops during the pursuit of the retreating Confederate Army of Tennessee.
​🎯 "Longstreet’s Sharpshooters Firing on a Supply Train" (Front-Page): A striking cover illustration showing the deadly reality of Confederate guerrilla-style tactics and the vulnerability of Union logistics in hostile territory.
​🏰 "Interior of Fort Sumter" & "Bursting of a Shell in Charleston": Two significant prints documenting the devastation of Fort Sumter and the terrifying effects of long-range shelling on the civilians of Charleston, South Carolina.
​🚩 "Headquarters of General Thomas—The Captured Cannon" (Full-Page): A proud display of Union victory, featuring "The Rock of Chickamauga" and the spoils of war captured from the rebels.
​🎪 "The Great Western Sanitary Fair at Cincinnati" (3 Prints): A wonderful look at the home-front efforts to raise money for soldier relief. These prints are essential for Ohio and medical history buffs.
​⚖️ "Our Men at Richmond" & "Soldier’s Pay": Detailed reporting on the status of Union prisoners held in Richmond and the ongoing legislative debates regarding pay for the troops.
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​🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
​Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from January 9, 1864.
​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—this is an authentic primary source, not a modern reprint.
​Integrity: The massive Fort Sanders centerfold is present, which is often missing from contemporary archives.
​Humor: Includes the back-page political cartoon "Unavoidably Postponed," offering a look at the editorial wit of the era.
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​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
​Tennessee & Knoxville Historians: The Fort Sanders "Ditch" print is perhaps the most famous contemporary depiction of that bloody engagement.
​Charleston & Civil War Naval Buffs: The interior view of Fort Sumter after bombardment is a vital record of the fort’s slow transformation into a pile of rubble.
​Military Art Collectors: The combination of Longstreet's sharpshooters and Creighton's charge makes this an exceptionally high-action issue.
​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Fort Sanders centerfold or the Charleston shell print would make a majestic, museum-quality display!
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​📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the 160+ year-old newsprint.
​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to prevent any bending of the spine or centerfold.
​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
​1864 Harpers Weekly, Battle of Fort Sanders, Battle of Ringgold Gap, Longstreet's Sharpshooters, Siege of Charleston 1864, Fort Sumter Interior, General George Thomas, Sanitary Fair Cincinnati, Civil War Tennessee, January 9 1864.
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