I was reading some Naval reports the other day that made it sound like they thought Whistling Dick was directly across from the canal
If you flip the map around, that very large cannon, which I suppose represents Whistling Dick, is depicted being located on the South side of the River and directly in line with the canal.
Maybe I communicated poorly, but my intent was to say basically the same thing you said above, in my first post. So we are in agreement.
Its hard to say what was in the mind of the drawer of this map but from my many days of hunting Vicksburg and studying the siege and battle I'm going with the Widow Maker a LOT bigger gun then the WD.
Totally understoid what you meant. Sorry I wasnt as clear.
My main points were: the map WAS inverted and I didnt see anything labeked Whistling Dick on the map so assumed it was that monster tube.
Excellent Detective work! Thanks!Since there appears to be a name associated with this map I decided to see if I could find him on fold3....
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Joseph H. Smith Sgt/Lt. Co. G 34th Ga. Inf. parolled at Vicksburg July 4, 1863
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In December of 1864 he was wounded and captured at Nashville, Tn. He recieved a gunshot wound to the left thigh and went through an amputation operation on Dec. 29 1864.
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After the amputation of his left leg he lived until May 1865...buried in Nashville City Cemetery.
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Did the map come with a certificate of authenticity? Maybe I'm just overly cautious. While the age of the paper could be right, something about the pencil marks looks modern to me. Too sharp.....no blending or smudging. I thought pencil lead was much softer back in the day? And leads were fatter - not as slim? Don't get me wrong - it's a lovely map. I would just want to see some verification it was indeed a period piece.