These four illustrations of scenes during and leading up to the First Battle of Memphis during the American Civil War were published in Harper's Weekly. The engagement was interestingly watched by many citizens of Memphis.

Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine that ran from 1857 until 1916. It was known for its coverage of the American Civil War which included mixed media such as illustrations, engravings, maps, and photographs. Famous political cartoonists such as Thomas Nast, Winslow Homer, and Granville Perkins all contributed an array of work to the publication. It was the most widely read journal in the United States at its peak.

Artist: A. Simplot

Year: 1862

Condition: Fair; please note paper creasing, fold lines, and slight discoloration of page.

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From left to right starting in the top row, text reads:

1) Appearance of the rebel ram bureaugard and Jeff Thompson after the fight. 2) Fort Pillow repossessed by the Gun-Boat Fleet on the Mississippi, June 5, 1862. 3) The Union Fleet passing Fort Randolph on the way to Memphis.