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Lot Number: 157
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May 1, 1861 Rare Breaking News Early Civil War Printed Broadside / Handbill Headed “A Naval Engagement - The United States Triumphant !! / Brilliant Achievement Of The Harriet Lane! Naval Battle Between Ships “Harriet Lane” & “Carlisle” |
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May 1, 1861-Dated Civil War Period, Exceedingly Rare Broadside style Handbill Issued just over Two Weeks after the Surrender of Fort Sumter titled, “By Submarine Telegraph From The Seat Of War ! - A Naval Engagement ! - The United States Triumphant !!” New York, Framed, Very Fine. Harriet Lane’s Second Lieutenant Daniel Thompkins Fired the First Naval Shot of the Civil War. This ia an exceedingly rare important early Civil War Breaking News style printed Broadside/Handbill measuring about 7.5” x 5” (by sight), nicely matted and framed to 11.5” x 8.75”. It was issued just over two weeks after the Surrender of Fort Sumter, giving news of a Naval Engagement between the Union Steamer Harriet Lane and the Confederate vessel Carlisle. This Broadside/Handbill claims to have its information, “By Submarine Telegraph From The Seat Of War !” and describes the naval engagement, reading in small part:”... The Harriet Lane... vigorously returned the fire of the Carlisle, which, after a spirited contest of a few minutes, ceased firing; its gun having been dismounted and flag lowered. When the action was over the Carlisle had not a spar standing.... It is feared that the Harriet Lane is injured more than was at first supposed....” According to Coast Guard historian Captain Commandant Horatio Davis Smith, USRCS, Ret; Harriet Lane’s Second Lieutenant Daniel Thompkins Fired the First Naval Shot of the Civil War with the thirty-two pounder he commanded on the deck of the Harriet Lane, fired at the mail steamer Nashville when she failed to show her colors. The Harriet Lane was initially one of the premier vessels of the Union blockade fleet and had been sent to re-provision Fort Sumter immediately before it was fired upon, thus witnessing the very opening engagement of the Civil War. It would be captured by the Confederates in December of 1862 while participating in the attack on Galveston. Folds and scattered light tone, professionally modern matted and framed, the Broadside viewed under special protective UV Plexiglas, ready to hang and display. *Of special note, upon returning to the United States from overseas duty, Harriet Lane resumed her former duties as a revenue cutter. Captain John A. Faunce, USRCS was commanding officer. In September 1860 she embarked Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, being the First Member of the British Royal Family to visit the United States, for his passage to Mount Vernon, where he planted a tree and placed a wreath on the tomb of George Washington. Provenance Ex: EAHA Auction October 13, 2001 Lot 554, where it sold (24 years ago!) for $1,553; Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II. The ship was named after the Niece of Senator and later United States President, James Buchanan; and during his Presidency, she acted as First Lady. The cutter was christened and entered the water for the Revenue Service in 1859 out of New York City. It saw action during the Civil War at Fort Sumter, New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, and Virginia Point. USRC Harriet Lane again transferred to the Navy on March 30, 1861, for service in the expedition sent to Charleston, South Carolina, to supply the Fort Sumter garrison after the outbreak of the American Civil War. She departed New York April 8 and arrived off Charleston April 11.[3][4] On the evening of the 11th, Harriet Lane fired on the civilian steamship Nashville when that merchantman appeared with no colors flying. Nashville avoided further attack by promptly hoisting the United States ensign. When Major Robert Anderson surrendered Fort Sumter 13 April, Harriet Lane withdrew with her sister ships. According to Coast Guard historian Captain Commandant Horatio Davis Smith, USRCS, Ret; Second Lieutenant Daniel Thompkins Fired the First Naval Shot of the Civil War with the thirty-two pounder he commanded on the deck of the Harriet Lane, fired at the mail steamer Nashville when she failed to show her colors. The Confederates captured her in 1863, whereupon she was converted to mercantile service. Union forces recaptured her at the end of war. At that point, the U.S. Navy declared her unfit for service and sold her. New owners out of Philadelphia renamed her Elliot Ritchie. Her crew abandoned her at sea in 1881. |
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Keywords: Civil War, Broadside, 1861, Handbill, Fort Sumter, New York, Ambassador J. William Middendorf II |
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Lot Number: 157
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