I back this 100% to pass third party authentication of the three big ones psa i. This book contains 290 ink autographs from the president of. Ignoring the embellishments and the whysandwherefores, what seems clear is that zollicoffer mistook union troops for his own units quite understandable in the confusion of that dark misty morning, and he approached. He led the first confederate invasion of neutral kentucky and was killed in action at the battle of. Title devised by library staff based on name provided in books index. Title devised by library staff based on name provided in book s index. Confederate brigadier general felix zollicoffer autograph, signed album page mounted. The airline will operate the route four times per week on mondays, wednesdays, fridays and sundays, from 31 may 2019.
Autograph authentication original photograph authentication ticket grading professional sports memorabilia authentication. One of the essays discusses the strange death of general felix kirk zollicoffer in the battle of mill springs, ky, january 19, 1862. It is filson club publication, second series, number one, being recognized by this louisville, kentucky historical society, as. National institute of fashion technology nift,upcoming international conference on rediscovering culture. One page, available at 2020 november 12 historical. Confederate general felix kirk zollicoffer autograph endorsement signed fk zollicoffer. Zollicoffer, standing, left hand on books on table, threequarter length. The battle of mill springs, kentucky civil war series. Parks, civil war, relics, memorabilia, images, cdv.
Felix kirk zollicoffer may 19, 1812 january 19, 1862 was a newspaperman, threeterm united states congressman from tennessee, officer in the united states army, and a confederate brigadier general during the american civil war. Revised edition, xxviii, 200pp, index, illustrated, bibliography. Signature, appletons zollicoffer felix kirk signature. Felix zollicoffer s men occupied cumberland gap and took position at cumberland ford to counter the unionist activity in the area. Thomas, won their first major victory in the civil war against confederate forces led by generals george b. Felix zollicoffer american civil war, civil war books. Gratz in his a book about autograph collecting stated that collecting is good for the body, as well as the mind, and to achieve fulfillment through such practices one must seek occasional relief from the tedium and cares of active professional or business life, by turning. College hill, nashville general zollicoffer s foot officers sword this is the very sword carried by general felix zollicoffer the day he was killed at mill springs in kentucky. Page illustration removed from unknown book featuring felix zollicoffer battle of somerset or mill spring, ky illustration of the battle of somerset, or mill spring, ky, january 19, 1862, on verso, topographical map showing mill spring, pulaski county, kentucky the scene of the recent battle and defeat of the forces of the rebel general. Participated at the district of east tennessee, mill springs, kentucky kia. General felix zollicoffer was shot from his horse and killed. Oct 14, 2020 the battle of mill springs was the second largest battle to take place in kentucky and engaged some 17,000 soldiers. This is a very rare tennessee book and the only example i have ever had. Felix zollicoffer was killed at battle of mill springs.
Collection of three essays by professor frederick zollicoffer browne, two of which are related to the civil war. Now this only goes to prove that, in order to put this rebellion down, we must do something. You will receive each autograph with a fine certificate of authenticity with a unique identification number. Confederate brigadier general felix zollicoffer autograph, signed album page mou ebay. Confederate csa civil war brigadier general felix kirk zollicoffer, killed in actionjanuary 19, 1862 at the battle of mill springs. Williams, and 100 men from the regiment were selected to escort gen. Maury, which ought to be adequate testimony as to the books worth. Airasia to launch flights between bangkok and ahmedabad, india. Transforming fashion, aims of initiating a conversation on fashion, culture, textiles, crafts and sustainability.
Zollicoffer also served as a senator from tennessee before. Printed for the author in nashville tennessee in 1903. Zollicoffer, felix kirk us house of representatives. Trump inaugurates worlds largest cricket facility in india. In this fight four of our regiments whipped and completely routed the great army that was under zollicoffer, killed the old devil himself, and may be crittenden too, for he has not been heard of. Cornwallis, charles cornwallis, marquis, 17381805 social. No paypal on this item, though payment plans can be arranged. Granddaughter of john jacob zollicoffer and martha kirk, his wife. Cornwallis was the governorgeneral of bengal india 17861793, and 1805. Zollicoffer attended jackson college briefly and worked as a newspaper printer at the knoxville register, and. All items are reasonably priced and proceeds are used to help support the visitors center.
American national bank in nashville discovered the books in the possessions of a client. From general felix zollicoffer meeting his death by wandering into union. This book is also being listed in the tennesseana category. Octavia louise zollicoffer bond 18461941 find a grave. Recently i have started a guided tour company with a focus on touring and walking historic places, with mostly a civil war focus. Born in maury county in 1812, zollicoffer became a printer and worked with newspapers in various.
Zollicoffer attempted to pacify unionists in east tennessee in 1861 before meeting defeat and death at the battle of mill. Felix kirk zollicoffer may 19, 1812 january 19, 1862 was an american newspaperman. George zollicoffer, 17381815, commanded a company of halifax county militia during the revolution. First published in 1964, this is a revised edition with the original foreword by robert emmett mcdowell and a new introduction by lowell h. Confederate general felix kirk zollicoffer autograph. George zollicoffer historical records and family trees.
The civil war trust a division of the american battlefield trust and its partners have acquired and preserved 685 acres at mill springs. Confederate general autograph felix zollicoffer autograph letter. Zollicoffer, felix kirk 18121862 worldcat identities. Felix zollicoffer guarded cumberland gap, the eastern end of a defensive line extending from columbus, kentucky. Confederate brigadier general felix zollicoffer autograph. Zollicoffer, of tennessee, on the nebraska and kansas bill. This letter is perhaps the earliest instance of the detailed story of zollicoffer s death his chance meeting with fry neither recognizing the other as the enemy their ensuing conversation. Zollicoffer, felix kirk,18121862 format headings autographs18501860. Zollicoffer and the civil war battle of mill springs, kentucky. We hope that anyone considering a gift for a special occasion will shop in our store. He began at this time to write for public journals, and one of his prose fancies may be found in fields scrap book. This is a print on demand version from the original book on. Zollicoffer, felix kirk, 18121862 lc linked data service.
Zollicoffer 18121862, writing as united states congressman from tennessee he became a brigadier general. Octavia zollicoffer bond tennessee deaths, 19141966 name. Autographs civil war four autograph letters signed by men who were later to be generals in the civil war, all to future new mexico territorial governor l. History and pictorial collection of general felix k. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. From the description of autograph letter signed in the hand of the author. The loss at fort donelson was a major defeat for the confederate army. The zollie tree was the tree attributed as the place felix zollicoffer fell. Trying to findout value of a mike trout no name on front. Many of the names featured went on to serve in the military and government of both factions during the civil war. Autograph authentication original photograph authentication ticket grading professional sports memorabilia authentication psa appraisals psa custom. It memorializes the unions first major victory on jan.
A fanciful depiction of the death of felix zollicoffer. It then moved to columbus, kentucky, where it was armed and equipped. Airasia is to launch flights between bangkok and ahmedabad, the capital of gujarat state and indias first unesco world heritage city. Garrard to secure the ford on the rockcastle river, establish a camp at wildcat mountain, and obstruct the wilderness road passing through the area. This site was once the family home of felix kirk zollicoffer. His grandfather served as an officer in the revolutionary war and was given the family property as payment for his service. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. This book contains 290 ink autographs from the president of the united states to his distinguished cabinet to the members of. A threeterm united states congressman from tennessee, an officer in the united states army, and a confederate brigadier general during the american civil war. This letter contains fascinating content by president davis critiquing general taylors book and asks that general walthall tell. Nashville, davidson, tennessee, united states gender.
Motera stadium in india the worlds largest cricket stadium was dedicated to the nation jointly by the president of the united states of america, donald trump, and the prime minister of india, narendra modi, on february 24, 2020. The gift shop is fully stocked with a variety of items from books, souvenirs and clothing to mementos made from actual pieces of the zollie tree. Buy confederate brigadier general felix zollicoffer autograph, signed album page mounted. It is filson club publication, second series, number one, being recognized by this louisville, kentucky historical society, as a very important part of kentucky history. May 28 tn from bank of tennessee, memphis minute books, rg 47, vol. Felix kirk zollicoffer was born in maury county in central tennessee in may 19, 1812. Its legends and legacies a promotional advertisement and order form for this book from yazoo delta press, 1976 folder 10. Shiloh civil war relics proudly presents our american history in an. I would rather have a point on the railroad south of cumberland gap than nashvillefirst, because it cuts a great artery of the enemys communication, which nashville does not.
Zollicoffer, felix kirk, a representative from tennessee. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. He led the first confederate invasion of neutral kentucky and was killed in action at the battle of mill springs, the first confederate general to perish. He was killed at the battle of mill springs logans cross roads, kentucky on january 19, 1862 when fighting against general george thomas. Abstract in this letter to moses white, felix zollicoffer responds to rumors. Campaign and battle of mill springs, kentucky by kenneth a.
Few aspects of the battle of mill springs are as surrounded by controversy as the death of gen. Site of zollicoffers death at mill springs battlefield, nancy, kentucky. Zollicoffer 18121862, writing as united states congressman from tennessee. A small bound notebook with some handwritten notes on books. Jan 3, 2018 felix kirk zollicoffer was born in maury county in central tennessee in may 19, 1812. Just checking in to see about where the hobby stands these days and if there has been any uptick in activity since the last time i was on here. Zollicoffer, representative from tennessee, thirty.
He subsequently worked as a printer in knoxville, tenn. Lemuel drake, 31st ohio infantry, in a letter dated camp near somerset, jan. Felix kirk zollicoffer may 19, 1812 january 19, 1862 was an american newspaperman, politician, and soldier. Kia 1862 confederate general felix zollicoffer autograph. Confederate advance under felix zollicoffer and george b. Felix kirk zollicoffer 18121862 find a grave memorial. Kia 1862 confederate general felix zollicoffer autograph initials f. Crittenden and felix zollicoffer, at the battle of logans crossroads also known as battle of fishing creek by the confederates or the battle of mill springs. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. In november he advanced west into kentucky to strengthen control in the area around somerset and made mill springs his winter quarters, taking advantage of a strong defensive position. The company offers individuals and groups a chance to hear about the deeds from an engaged and passionate tour guide, and often may cover areas that are a bit off the beaten path and may. Experience mill springs battlefield in nancy, kentucky, the site of the unions first decisive civil war victory and where general felix zollicoffer was killed.
This book contains 290 ink autographs from the president of the united states to his distinguished cabinet. The second essay is a history of the university greys. Zollicoffer was killed at the battle of mill springs, kentucky during the civil war, by julian vannerson, 1859 no exif information is available. Shop the latest titles by felix kirk zollicoffer at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Zollicoffer and the battle of mill spring filson club publications, 2nd ser. Sale number 1063, lot number 2100, confederate autographs incl. Palmer autograph album was compiled by palmer during his five months of captivity after his surrender at fort donelson in dover, tennessee, on february 15, 1862. Hello all, i havent been on this site in a few years. Born in bigbyville, maury county, tennessee, a descendant of immigrants from switzerland who. The president, professing distress and disappointment at buells revelation, quickly replied with intelligence and compassion. Civil war confederate brigadier general, us congressman. He led the first confederate invasion of eastern kentucky and was killed in action at the battle of mill springs. Remarkable battle report by fightin joe on a clash with the enemy that saw a halfmile long line of skirmishers driven across a swamp. Felix zollicoffer s body back to nashville after he was killed in the battle of mill springs on january 19, 1862.
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