Print shows a Union battery at Fort Prentiss (renamed Fort Defiance), with guns facing the Ohio River, Cairo, Illinois.


This is an Original Civil War Print that was taken from the Sept 28th, 1861 edition of Frank Leslie Illustrated Newspaper. It depicts action from the battle as sketched by a special artist embedded with US Army General Grant.


Approximately 11” x 16”


Very good condition. Some minor wear, old age toning, foxing and light soiling.



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