The War in America: refugees from southern cities on the Mississippi, from a sketch by our... 1862. Creator: Unknown

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The War in America: refugees from southern cities on the Mississippi, from a sketch by our... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The War in America: refugees from southern cities on the Mississippi, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Our special Artist and Correspondent...writes as follows...: "I take it that the opening the Mississippi is not the least important among the many movements of the Federal forces; indeed, it appears to me that Peace and Commerce, hand in hand, will float down its broad bosom in the wake of the flotilla, restoring confidence on their way by recalling the suffering disaffected to their former avocations. Already numbers of refugees from the Confederate strongholds below us have penetrated through the submerged forests in dug outs, and have requested to be allowed to take the oath of allegiance to the old Government. Their description of the conditions of the Southern cities would scarcely indicate that the population is over sanguine as to the result of the struggle progressing or that its confidence is great in the ultimate success of Confederacy". From "Illustrated London News", 1862

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This evocative image captures the plight of refugees from southern cities, fleeing the chaos and destruction of the American Civil War. The scene on the Mississippi River in 1862 is depicted from a sketch by an unknown artist, as published in the Illustrated London News. The caption accompanying the sketch describes the artist and correspondent's observation of the refugees' desperate journey upriver, seeking safety and the opportunity to renew their allegiance to the United States government. The opening of the Mississippi River by Federal forces was a significant turning point in the war, bringing hope of peace and commerce returning to the region. The refugees, having fled from Confederate strongholds below, braved the submerged forests and 'dug outs' to reach the safety of Union territory. Their harrowing accounts of the conditions in the southern cities painted a stark contrast to the confidence and optimism that the Federal victory might bring. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as innocent civilians were forced to leave their homes and communities, seeking refuge in uncertain times. The scene on the Mississippi River is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as these refugees looked towards a future of hope and renewal in the wake of the conflict.

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