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The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi, off Fort Pillow, shortly before its evacuation, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Craighead Point; Chickasaw Bluffs, on which is Fort Pillow...[View of] the position of the flotilla shortly before the evacuation of that fort by the Confederates. In a letter written in a transport off Fort Pillow, on the 31st of May last, our Special Artist writes as follows: "Our mortars have been pegging away at Fort Pillow for the last day or two without intermission, and we occasionally get a shell in return, Unfortunately, the Federalists cannot well ascertain the effect of their fire, as all they can see of the fort or its position is simply the rise of the bluff on which it is situated above the bend in the river...The national morter-rafts are placed against the Arkansas shore, immediately under the bank, and half a mile of dense forest lies between them and the winding bed of the river which flows by the fort. The shells are thrown over the trees, the range being calculated by a daily reconnaissance sent to observe the effect of the bombardment; but this reconnaissance is not always successful, for the woods are often filled by Confederate scouts..." From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This image, titled 'The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi, off Fort Pillow, shortly before its evacuation,' is a poignant reminder of the pivotal moments during the American Civil War. The photograph, created by an unknown artist in 1862, depicts the Federal flotilla's position on the Mississippi River, just before the evacuation of Fort Pillow by Confederate forces. The scene unfolds at Craighead Point, near Chickasaw Bluffs, where Fort Pillow once stood. The view shows the Federal flotilla's strategic placement against the Arkansas shore, with the dense forest lying between them and the winding river. The mortar rafts are positioned just under the bank, and the range of their shells is calculated by daily reconnaissance sent to observe the fort's response. However, the woods are often filled with Confederate scouts, making accurate assessment of the bombardment's impact a challenge. In a letter penned on May 31, 1862, our special artist, an unnamed observer aboard a transport off Fort Pillow, writes about the ongoing bombardment of the fort. He notes that the Federal mortars have been firing relentlessly for days, but their effectiveness is uncertain due to the limited visibility of the fort's position. The artist's description paints a vivid picture of the tense standoff between the two opposing forces, with the Mississippi River serving as the battleground. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the complexities of the Civil War, as both sides maneuvered for advantage in the strategic battle for control of the Mississippi River. The haunting beauty of the image, with its intricate details and poignant historical context, makes it a valuable addition to any collection of Civil War history.
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