Sumpter, Fort., 08/23/1863-08/25/1863

File — Box: 6, Folder: 7

Identifier: GAMMS430.1.118

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates

08/23/1863-08/25/1863

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Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Sumpter, Fort. Pencil drawing: "Appearance of Fort Sumter on the afternoon of August 23d, sketched form the 'Beacon House' on Morris Island." On rear of drawing: 1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 8/25/1863 from Quincy A. Gillmore, Brigadier General Commanding, reporting that he has employed W.T. Crane, an artist for "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper," to make a sketch of the progress of the demolition of Fort Sumter; sent from Headquarters of the Department of the South, Morris Island, South Carolina.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SUMTER, FORT - PENCIL DRAWING BY CRANE, W.T. (1863): Graphic Image

CRANE, W.T. - PENCIL DRAWING OF FORT SUMTER (1863): Graphic Image

"FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER" - REF. BY GILLMORE, Q.A. (1863): Graphic Image

GILLMORE, QUINCY A. - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED RE: FORT SUMTER (1863): Graphic Image