George Washington MARBLEHEAD FISHERMAN JOHN GLOVER 1859 engraving TRUMBULL pinx

Description: DESCRIPTION: They can remove our statues, but they cannot tear down you wall. Must admit, you have never seen or knew there was an engraving of John Glover. From the old Line of Battle, it is yours, For your history and ownership is an antique engraving elegant engraved in 1859 by G P Putman and Co. MARBLEHEAD FISHERMAN GENERAL JOHN GLOVER Inscription from the Statue of Glover on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston . The Marblehead militia or "Glover's Regiment" became the 14th Continental Regiment. This regiment became known as the "amphibious regiment" for their vital nautical skills. It was composed almost entirely of seamen, mariners and fishermen. After Washington lost the Battle of Long Island (aka Battle of Brooklyn) in August 1776, Glover's Marbleheaders evacuated the army across the East River to Manhattan Island in a surprise nighttime operation, saving them from being entrapped in their fortified trenches on Brooklyn Heights. In subsequent actions of the New York campaign the regiment fought well against the British at Kip's Bay when the Redcoats invaded, landing on Manhattan and Pell's Point. The last action of the regiment was its most famous: ferrying Washington's army on confiscated river coal ore boats from upstream across the Delaware River at night for a surprise attack on Hessian forces at the Battle of Trenton in New Jersey on the morning of December 26, 1776. The regiment was disbanded as enlistments expired at year's end. Glover went home to tend to his sick wife and look to business affairs. He turned down a promotion to brigadier general in February 1777, but rejoined the war and accepted the promotion after a personal appeal from General Washington. As commander of a brigade made up of four Massachusetts regiments, he served in the successful Saratoga campaign along the Hudson River in the summer and fall of 1777 and the failed Battle of Rhode Island in 1778. He was stationed along the Hudson River for the remainder of the war, guarding against British moves up the river from New York City. Overall sheet of heavy grade cotton paper at 10 1/4" X 7 1/4 inches. The image size is 3 1/2" X 4" not counting that wonderful text.. CONDITION: Please know, there is no foxing, which means if touched, your fingers will not fall off. If your elbow touches, your elbow will not fall off. Pristine condition. Text is showing as it tells everything. Please view ALL photos as they have a close up to provide a fine idea of quality. Please email with questions prior to bidding. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Package will be very tight with three pieces of corrugated with heavy duty slip to notebook store until it goes to the framer. Well protected. Will be USPS. Multiple winners in one shipping amount.

Price: 126.76 USD

Location: Canton, Georgia

End Time: 2024-12-13T07:43:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD