[CIVIL WAR]. Hand-drawn map of Fort Lamine by Joseph V. Parrish, Company, G, 26th Indiana Infantry. Fort Lamine, MO, 2 May 1862.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$500 -
$700
Sold for $625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Hand-drawn map of Fort Lamine by Joseph V. Parrish, Company, G, 26th Indiana Infantry. Fort Lamine, MO, 2 May 1862.
Hand-drawn map of Fort Lamine, MO, image 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (9 3/4 x 15 5/8 in. bifolium sheet), on wove paper. (Old creases, minor toning).
Joseph V. Parrish, enlisted as a corporal and was mustered into Company G of the 26th Indiana Infantry on the same day. After mustering in Indianapolis, the regiment was fielded to Missouri where they joined Fremont's ill-fated advance on Springfield, engaged in skirmishes, and defended the railroad at Sedalia, MO through 1862. Here Parrish draws their fort along the Lemaine River, detailing the artillery stable, hospitals, gates, railroad, trenches, and other features. In a note on the conjugate leaf Parrish states, "this Fort i[s] Drawn my selfe my captain sed that is colds not be [been] verry easy." (Note, Parrish writes phonetically throughout).
Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.