Proclamation Issued to Clarksville, Tennessee Inhabitants Upon Suggestion of Cave Johnson

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Printed broadside, approx. 11.5 x 8.75 in. Proclamation!!! To the inhabitants of Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tennessee, February 20, 1862. Proclamation undersigned, "Andrew H. Foote, / Flag Officer, Com'dg Naval Forces Western Waters. / U.S. Flag Steamer 'Conestoga,' Clarksville, Tenn., Feb. 20, 1862." Foote's proclamation states his intentions that the naval force should not bother the citizens of Clarksville or their personal property in taking possession of Clarksville. His proclamation ends, however, with a warning: "At the same time I require that all military stores and army equipments, shall be surrendered--no part of them being withheld or destroyed---and farther, that no secession flag, or manifestation of secession feeling, shall be exhibited, and for the faithful observance of these conditions, I shall hold the authorities of the city responsible."

Back of broadside features printed sketch of a woman playing a Dubois & Stodart piano.

This proclamation came after the surrender of Clarksville, Tennessee, which was captured on February 17, 1862 by two Union ironclads. The city's valuable railroad bridge was one factor that made it so important to the Union strategy. Though many of Clarksville's residents had left by the time the Union Army took over, the Mayor of the city called upon Commander Foote to state his intentions to the remaining citizens. Notably, Clarksville also became a gathering place for escaped or freed slaves; therefore, the 16th United States Colored Infantry Regiment was mustered into the Union Army in Clarksville.

Andrew Hull Foote (1806-1863) was a naval officer heavily involved in the Civil War. He was promoted to Captain in 1861 and led the Mississippi River Squadron from then until 1862 when he and Ulysses S. Grant overtook Fort Henry on the Tennessee River, and attempted to overtake Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River. Foot then campaigned against Island Number Ten on the Mississippi River with General John Pope. He ended up with a wounded foot, but was awarded the "Thanks of Congress" twice for his gallant efforts. By the end of 1862, Foote had been promoted to Rear Admiral, and on his way to lead the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron in 1863, he suddenly passed away, shocking the nation.
Provenance: Property of N. Flayderman & Co.

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Broadside attached to blue background, with some glue bleeding throughout and some separation at creases.
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