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The Michael Goldberg Collection

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An eclectic and wide-ranging catalog celebrating the collection of Michael Goldberg, a prominent figure in Columbus business and civic life. The sale encompasses fine and decorative art, vintage posters, rare books, Judaica, sports collectibles, and early Americana.
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Lot 118

[CIVIL WAR] ID'd Port Hudson Cartridges & Gunpowder

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$100

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Corked glass vial filled with gunpowder. [Port Hudson, Louisiana, 1863.] Port Hudson. Vial approx. 8 1/4 cm. Paper label with modern inscription: "Port Hudson Powder."

 

WITH Two (2) .69 caliber cartridges. [Port Hudson, Louisiana, 1863.] Vial approx. 8 1/4 cm. Cartridges range from 6 to 6 3/4cm. 

 

ALSO WITH Manuscript note. Port Hudson, Louisiana, July 1863. Approx. 2 1/2 x 10 1/4 cm. In full: "Rebel Cartridge + powder, from Port Hudson/ July 1863."

 

The Siege of Port Hudson took place from 22 May to 9 July 1863. It was the last stronghold maintained by the Confederates on the vital Mississippi River. The successful siege by General Banks returned control of the vital waterway to Federal forces. 

 

[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Relics, Militaria] [Militaria, Accouterment, Equipment, Uniforms]

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