Broadside, signed in type by Colonel William D. Lewis, Winchester, Virginia, April 17, 1862, 1 p. 12 1/2 x 11 in. Broadside describing the first occupation of Winchester, Virginia, during the Civil War. Partial Transcript"HEAD QUARTERS, Commander of the Post, Winchester, Va., April 17, 1862. CITIZENS OF WINCHESTER: Upon me has devolved the duty of commanding this Post. My wish and my duty is to afford you all the liberty and protection, due to fellow citizens. The Government I represent, is the same our forefathers established to form a more perfect Union. . . promote the general welfare and secure to us and our posterity, the blessing of Liberty. We mean truly to represent its impartial Justice.But no one can expect the privileges of a citizen and behave as an enemy. No one can expect kindness . . . who does not extend it to others. Citizens are reminded that the troops now stationed here, are those of their own Government, and are lawfully here on their country's soil. . . they are here for the protection of their fellow citizens and for the prosecution of their Country's Enemies the 'Rebels.' Those persons Male or Female engaged in circulating flying rumors and creating false excitements are particularly warned. Our soldiers are to support the Rights of all, and were I to permit flying reports and insulting remarks to be made the means of mischief, annoyance and insult to the service or its servants, they would provoke retaliations and lead to much useless suffering. I trust, Fellow Citizens, you will understand and appreciate the justice of these principles, and by your conduct obviate the necessity for harsh measures"Historical BackgroundColonel William D. Lewis issues a warning to the citizens of Winchester, Virginia, imploring them to submit to his occupation or face "harsh measures." This was the first official occupation of a town that would change hands nearly seventy times during the war. Union General Nathaniel Banks entered the Shenandoah Valley in March 1862, occupied Winchester on March 12 and defeated the Confederates at the battle of Kernstown on March 23. On May 25 Union forces were defeated by Stonewall Jackson at the first battle of Winchester and forced to withdraw from the town towards Harper's Ferry, thus ending the first Federal occupation of Winchester.ConditionVery good. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 22128

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Diesen Artikel melden

Bibliografische Details

Titel: First Federal Occupation of Winchester ...

Verlag: Winchester, Virginia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1862

Einband: No binding

Zustand: Fine

Art des Buches: Broadside

Anbieterinformationen

About the Seller Since 1988, I have been the largest buyer of important content American historic documents. Thousands of documents I have handled are in museum collections, including the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendments acquired for the Lincoln Museum of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now on display in the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. I am a member of the Board of Trustees of the Manuscript Society, and a member of the ABAA. References are available upon request. Starting Your Own Collection We have the expertise necessary to acquire individual items, or build a personalized collection for you. We can inspire you by creating a unique link to the historical figures, events or ideas that inspire you. Seth Kaller Inc. can handle or coordinate each aspect of the process such as: Pre-acquisition research, Physical inspection and purchasing, Auction representation, Authentication, Inventory and accounting reports, Conservation, Framing and display, and Collection management. Museum Quality\Private Ownership Most people know that markets exist for Impressionist paintings, fine English antiques, or rare coins. However, the field of historic documents has long been quietly dominated by a select few: J.P. Morgan, Henry Huntington, Malcolm Forbes. This is changing as more collectors discover the satisfaction of a personal, unique connection with history. Achieve Immortality! Become associated with your favorite museum, library, university or historical society. Important properties can be loaned for exhibition, placed on deposit or donated outright, to insure their survival for generations to come. We can handle all the arrangements for you, including working with tax attorneys and accountants, and coordinating insurance, transit, and proper acknowledgment.

Zur Homepage des Verk�ufers

Verbandsmitglied

Verbandsmitglieder verpflichten sich, h�chste Standards einzuhalten. Sie garantieren die Echtheit aller zum Verkauf angebotenen Objekte. Ihre Objektbeschreibungen sind sachkundig und genau, etwaig vorhandene M�ngel oder Restaurationen werden offengelegt. Die Ansetzung der Verkaufspreise erfolgt nach akkurater Recherche. Alle Verk�ufe werden stets fair und redlich abgewickelt.

Unternehmensdaten des Verk�ufers

Seth Kaller Inc.
235 Main St. Ste. 510, White Plains, NY, 10601, U.S.A.

Gesch�ftsbedingungen:

All items subject to prior sale. We accept check or money order in US dollars, but order will be held until
the check clears (except dealers known to us). Credit cards accepted through ABE. NYS residents must
include 8.375% sales tax and NYC residents 8.875% sales tax.
All items guaranteed to be as described and may be returned (with prior notice) for a full refund,
provided they are in the same condition as when sent. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

Domestic shipping by Federa...

Mehr Information

Versandinformationen:

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. If your order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
Domestic shipping by Federal Express; transit insurance is included. Rates for foreign shipments will be quoted.

Zahlungsarten
akzeptiert von diesem Verk�ufer

Vorauskasse Money Order PayPal Bank�berweisung

Zu Kaufgesuchen hinzuf�gen