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Rescue of the body of Colonel Edward Baker, Battle of Balls Bluff, Virginia, 1862-1867. Artist: J Godfrey
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Rescue of the body of Colonel Edward Baker, Battle of Balls Bluff, Virginia, 1862-1867. Artist: J Godfrey
Rescue of the body of Colonel Edward Baker, Battle of Balls Bluff, Virginia, 1861 (1862-1867). Edward Dickinson Baker (1811-1861) was a British-born lawyer and politician who in 1860 was elected Senator representing Oregon. He was killed leading a Union infantry regiment at Balls Bluff on 21 September 1861. A personal friend of President Lincoln, he was the only sitting US Senator to be killed in action during the Civil War. An engraving from volume I of The War with the South : a History of the Late Rebellion, by Robert Tomes, Benjamin G Smith, New York, Virtue & Yorston, 3 Volumes, 1862-1867
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The print captures a somber moment in American history - the rescue of the body of Colonel Edward Baker during the Battle of Balls Bluff in Virginia. The artist, J Godfrey, skillfully depicts the chaos and devastation of war through this powerful engraving. Colonel Edward Baker was not only a respected military leader but also a personal friend of President Lincoln. His tragic death on September 21,1861, while leading a Union infantry regiment, marked him as the only sitting US Senator to be killed in action during the Civil War. In this image from volume I of "The War with the South: A History of the Late Rebellion" we see soldiers fighting fiercely on a battlefield strewn with casualties. The scene is filled with tension as men clad in military uniforms engage in combat. The print evokes strong emotions as it reminds us of the sacrifices made by brave individuals like Colonel Edward Baker for their country. It serves as a poignant reminder that war exacts an immense toll on both sides. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by J Godfrey's artistry, let us honor those who fought and died for their beliefs during one of America's darkest periods.
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