American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana

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Lot 289

[CIVIL WAR]. Printed plea for recognition from a Black camp follower from Louisiana, who served with the 16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. N.d.

Lot 289

[CIVIL WAR]. Printed plea for recognition from a Black camp follower from Louisiana, who served with the 16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. N.d.

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Closed

Estimate: $500 - $700

Estimate$500 – $700

Status

Closed

[CIVIL WAR]. Printed plea for recognition from a Black camp follower from Louisiana, who served with the 16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. N.d.

6 x 5 3/5 in. printed plea for recognition from a Black soldier from Louisiana who served with the 16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry (short tear and crease along the bottom edge, some toning).

James T. Taylor of Bradford, New Hampshire, formerly of Louisiana, described in brief his service to the 16th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers between January 1st, 1863 and the Siege of Port Hudson (22 May - 9 July 1863). During this period, Taylor attests that he cooked and washed, and looked to the comforts of the officers and men of the regiment.

During the last years of the 19th Century, an array of grassroots movements emerged that sought pensions for formerly enslaved persons who had helped the Union secure victory in the Civil War. By submitting records of their service, such as this one, African Americans hoped to prove that their service merited some form of pension owing to the dangers they faced and the hardships endured during the Union Army's many arduous marches. This lot provides a rare glimpse into the experiences of African American "Camp Followers", whose contributions to the Union victory remain little examined.

Freeman's I Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Freeman's I Hindman.

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Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana

[CIVIL WAR]. Printed plea for recognition from a Black camp follower from Louisiana, who served with the 16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. N.d.

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