Bingham, George Caleb (1811-1879) Civil War; As realized in the Desolation of Border Counties of Missouri, during the operation of General Orders No. 11, issued by Brigadier General Ewing...
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04321 Author/Creator: Bingham, George Caleb (1811-1879) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1868 Pagination: 1 photograph : sepia ; 45.9 x 57.3 cm. Order a Copy
[title continues]... from his Head Quarters, Kansas City, August 25, 1863. With note underneath title: "This print, from the original picture by G. C. Bingham, is respectfully dedicated to all who cherish the principles of Civil Liberty." Photograph of a painting by artist George Caleb Bingham, whose signature is included. Photo mounted on poster board which contains title and the text of General Orders No. 11. On 25 August 1863, General Thomas Ewing issued orders no. 11, requiring the evacuation Missouri citizens (primarily in border areas). Ewing required even those who took a loyalty oath to travel to military stations. Orders no. 11 also confiscated grain and hay for military use, and authorized the destruction of grain and hay that was not used for military purposes. The painting depicts women pleading for mercy from Ewing, who stands with his hand ready to draw a knife or gun. A woman lays grief-stricken over a man (presumably her husband), who is apparently dead. In the background, a mass exodus of families in wagons filled with possessions travels into the distance. In the foreground, an African American man hides his face as he walks away from Ewing. Possibly sepia toned, possibly faded black and white.
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