Fort Marshall, Baltimore, 1862 (Original Framed Lithograph)

Edward Sachse

Sachse, 1862

Original hand colored lithograph.  Matted & framed size 16" x 24".  Some toning. Contemporary signature of Lieutenant Colonel John H. Hyatt, Commandant of the Post, July 22, 1863".  "Colored lithograph by E. Sachse & Co., one of two prominent lithography companies in Baltimore in mid-1800's, that features Fort Marshall in Baltimore. This lithograph is one in a series of Civil War scenes in and around Baltimore by Sachse. Fort Marshall was constructed in the early part of the Civil War as one of the eastern defenses of the city. It occupied what was known as Snake Hill in the neighborhood of Foster Ave. and Conkling Sts. All traces of the fortification have long since disappeared. In this view looking toward the west and southwest may be seen the lower harbor, Fort McHenry to the left, the old Light Street Bridge at Ferry Bar and on the right the greater part of the city itself. According to Scharf's History of Maryland, the fort mounted from 50 to 60 guns of 32- and 42-pounders, in addition to Columbiads. In June 1863, because of the approach of Confederate troops to Baltimore, there was great activity here. Had Baltimore been captured, Scharf says it was the intention of the Federal Officers to fire upon the city from Fort Marshall."  Ref: Special Collections Department, The Cator Collection of Baltimore Views; Print no. 25.  Rear board has a printed letter sheet from David Bendann's Fine Art Rooms, 105 E. Baltimore St. Number 43752. (Bendann's Gallery framed it).