Lot 100F BEEFSTEAK RAID PEWTER SCULPTURE : # 256 / 650
BEEF STEAK RAID
#256 OF 650
REG DATE JAN 28 1997
SULPTED BY FRANCIS BARNUM
PEWTER CAST / CHERRY BASE
APPROX 10" L X 8"H
APPROX 5 LBS
THE STORY BEHIND THE SCULPTUR :
The September 1864 "Beefsteak Raid" was a daring Civil War operation where Confederate Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton rode 100 miles behind Union lines, seizing over 2,400 head of cattle destined for Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's army. This morale-boosting raid provided critical meat to Confederate troops during the Siege of Petersburg.
Key Details of the Raid
The Plan: After receiving intelligence from scout Sgt. George D. Shadburne, Hampton discovered 3,000 head of cattle lightly guarded at Coggins Point on the James River.
The Force: Hampton led approximately 3,000 Confederate cavalrymen, including Gen. Thomas Rosser and Gen. James Dearing, starting on Sept. 14, 1864.
The Attack (Sept. 16, 1864): Confederate forces launched a three-pronged attack at 5 a.m., quickly overcoming the 120+ guards at the Sycamore Church outpost.
The Result: Nearly 2,500 cattle and over 300 prisoners were successfully driven back to Confederate lines by Sept. 17.
Significance: The raid provided desperately needed food to the Confederate army. President Lincoln reportedly called it the "slickest piece of cattle stealing" he had ever heard of.
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Due to the lack of cold storage and feed, the captured cattle were slaughtered quickly, providing meat to the troops for about 15 days. Union operations continued, but the event caused significant embarrassment, highlighting a weakness in their rear-area security.
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#256 OF 650
REG DATE JAN 28 1997
SULPTED BY FRANCIS BARNUM
PEWTER CAST / CHERRY BASE
APPROX 10" L X 8"H
APPROX 5 LBS
THE STORY BEHIND THE SCULPTUR :
The September 1864 "Beefsteak Raid" was a daring Civil War operation where Confederate Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton rode 100 miles behind Union lines, seizing over 2,400 head of cattle destined for Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's army. This morale-boosting raid provided critical meat to Confederate troops during the Siege of Petersburg.
Key Details of the Raid
The Plan: After receiving intelligence from scout Sgt. George D. Shadburne, Hampton discovered 3,000 head of cattle lightly guarded at Coggins Point on the James River.
The Force: Hampton led approximately 3,000 Confederate cavalrymen, including Gen. Thomas Rosser and Gen. James Dearing, starting on Sept. 14, 1864.
The Attack (Sept. 16, 1864): Confederate forces launched a three-pronged attack at 5 a.m., quickly overcoming the 120+ guards at the Sycamore Church outpost.
The Result: Nearly 2,500 cattle and over 300 prisoners were successfully driven back to Confederate lines by Sept. 17.
Significance: The raid provided desperately needed food to the Confederate army. President Lincoln reportedly called it the "slickest piece of cattle stealing" he had ever heard of.
www.wadehamptoncamp.org
www.wadehamptoncamp.org
+5
Due to the lack of cold storage and feed, the captured cattle were slaughtered quickly, providing meat to the troops for about 15 days. Union operations continued, but the event caused significant embarrassment, highlighting a weakness in their rear-area security.
All items in this auction are sold as-is, where-is. Bidders and buyers agree to hold Loomis Auctioneers harmless for any and all descriptions, specifications, claims, history of the item, internet search references, or any other representations.
It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility to perform their own due diligence prior to placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
By bidding and purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all auction terms and conditions.
Important Notice
BIDDING STARS SOON!Approx $250,000 Collection (Original Purchase price per the family. Purchased for an investment )
STILL PROCESSING SALES LOTS. TOTAL PCS OVER 150 :
FROM THE ESTATE OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM DOYLE
FRANCIS BARNUM SCULPTURES RARE & LIMITED EDITION / 150 PCS PLUS
CIVIL WAR , OLD WEST , WILDLIFE . All MADE IN AMERICA OF THE FINEST PEWTER AND AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. ALL SIGNED BY FRANCIS BARNUM
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