Part of “Life Studies of the Great Army” by Edwin Forbes (ca. 1876)
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The Battle of Black River Bridge, May 17, 1863 – Sketched by Mr. Theodore R. Davis.
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The Fight at the Black River Bridge.
“Head-Quarters Of Major-General McPherson,
Commanding 17th Corps Army Tennessee,
Camp Near Vicksburg, May 18, 1863.
“We had fought the battle of Champion’s Hill, and at night lain down as tired as mortals ever are; yet the next day, finding the enemy, we, before dinner, captured his works, seventeen guns, and over two thousand prisoners.
“The brigade of Colonel Lawler was ordered to advance upon the right, and the division of General A. J. Smith upon the left, which they did, as illustrated by my sketch.”
Mr. Theodore R. Davis, Published
in Harper’s Weekly, June 20, 1863.
Captain Elbert J Kuhn, Indianola, Iowa, Company G, 10th Iowa Infantry.
Promoted: Captain Jan. 27, 1863.
Wounded in both thighs on May 16, 1863, Battle of Champion Hills, Miss.; Resigned Nov. 6, 1864.
Sheriff, Warren County, 1867 – 71
Born Feb. 20, 1825, Tennessee
Died: Mar. 1, 1907
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Battle of Champion Hill, May 16, 1863 – Sketched by Mr. Theodore Davis.
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“Head-quarters of Major-General McPherson,
Commanding 17th Corps Army Tennessee,
Near Black River, May 17, 1863.
“The division of General Hovey being in advance, discovered the enemy in force, posted in excellent position upon the crest of a hill covered with forest and undergrowth. General Hovey deployed his division, that of General Logan forming upon his right. The line advanced, preceded by a heavy line of skirmishers, and was soon heavily engaged.
“The batteries of Captains Rogers and De Solyer opened with good effect. Captain Rogers’s battery, posted in a good but exposed position, was soon charged upon; the enemy being severely repulsed by three regiments of Gen. John E. Smith’s brigade and the guns of De Solyer’s battery.
“An attempt to check our advance and flank our right was observed by General McPherson, who sent the brigade of General Stevenson and two batteries to meet it. After a short and sharp engagement, the fight at this time being severe along the whole line, General Stevenson charged with his brigade, driving the enemy and capturing their battery. The mass of the rebel troops seemed now to have been thrown against our left, and General Hovey, being forced to retire, was at once supported by General Crocker, who sent from his division two regiments of Colonel Sandborne’s brigade, and the brigades of Colonels Boomer and Holmes. These troops held the rebels in check, and shortly advanced, driving the enemy, capturing 1600 prisoners and a battery.
“A general advance, now ordered by General Grant, who had been upon the field during the entire day, many times in exposed positions, found the enemy in full retreat toward Edwards’s Depot, General McPherson sending in pursuit General Stevenson’s brigade, with De Solyer’s battery, followed by General Carr’s division. In this retreat the rebels lost General Tighlman, killed by a shell.
“The enemy lost nearly two thousand prisoners and thirteen guns.”
published in Harper’s Weekly issue of June 20, 1863
Artist – Alfred R. Waud; drawing on cream paper : pencil ; 18.9 x 10.3 cm. (sheet).
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Wikipedia: The 23rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the “Southern Tier Regiment”, was an infantry regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in Elmira, New York on May 10, 1861 and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on July 2, 1861. The regiment was mustered out of service on May 22, 1863, and those men who had signed three year enlistments were transferred to the 80th New York.
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Alfred Waud, full-length portrait, seated, holding a pencil and pad, facing left.
Photographed by Alexander Gardner in 1863
Photographic print : albumen, on carte de visite mount.
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Headquarters of New York Herald in the field (1863)
Photograph by Andrew J. Russell.
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Lithograph by Middleton, Strobridge & Co. Lith. Cin. O.
“Battle of Jackson, Mississippi–Gallant charge of the 17th Iowa, 80th Ohio and 10th Missouri, supported by the first and third brigades of the seventh division / sketched by A.E. Mathews, 31st Reg., O.V.I.”
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On May 10, 1863, Private Clack is on picket or fortification duty near Big Black River in Mississippi, outside of the Vicksburg fortifications.
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Private W.R. Clack of Co. B, 43rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, with saber, pistol, and small book. half-plate ambrotype, hand-colored ; 15.7 x 12.7 cm (case) Donated by Tom Liljenquist; 2012 Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs; Ambrotype/Tintype photograph filing series; Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Record page for image is here.
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Wikipedia: “The 8th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as the First German Rifles or Blenker’s Rifles.
“The regiment was organized in New York City and was mustered in for a two year enlistment on April 23, 1861.
“The regiment was mustered out of service on April 23, 1863. Men who chose to re-enlist were assigned to the 68th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.”
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Library of Congress: Artist – Alfred R. Waud; drawing on cream paper : pencil ; 13.8 x 9.1 cm. (sheet).
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