Tecumseh Collection (page 3)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 1864. Atlanta as it appeared after falling to General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1864. Wood engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: SAVANNAH, 1864. General William Tecumseh Sherman reviewing his army in Savannah, Georgia. Drawn from life by William Waud, December 1864

UNION COMMANDERS, c1863. Portrait of the commanders of the Union Army. Left to right: David Farragut, William Tecumseh Sherman, George Henry Thomas, Abraham Lincoln, George Meade, Ulysses S

CIVIL WAR: SONGSHEET, 1865. Sheet music cover for Marching Through Georgia, written by Henry Clay Work in celebration of General William Tecumseh Shermans capture of Atlanta on 1 September 1864

CIVIL WAR: SAVANNAH, 1864. General William Tecumseh Sherman and his troops entering Savannah, Georgia, 1864. Lithograph, 19th century

DEVON BULL. The Devon bull, Tecumseh. Wood engraving, American, c1870s

BATTLE OF THE THAMES. Death of Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames during the War of 1812, 5 October 1813. Steel engraving, American, 1857, after Alonzo Chappel

TENSKWATAWA (c1768-1834). Known as the Prophet, Native American Shawnee religious mystic and revivalist. The Prophet arousing his followers before the Battle of Tippecanoe on 7 November 1811

BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, 1811. A U. S. force under General William Henry Harrison defeats Native Americans under
BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, 1811. A U.S. force under General William Henry Harrison defeats Native Americans under Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, brother of Tecumseh, 7 November 1811

CARTOON: NATIVE AMERICANS, 1876. An 1876 cartoon on the transfer of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from the Interior Department to the Army

WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN (1820-1891). American army commander. Steel engraving, American, 1864

TECUMSEH (1768?-1813). American Shawnee Native American chief. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ADVERTISEMENT: AIR PISTOL. American newspaper advertisement for Popes $5. 00 rifle air pistol for target practice
ADVERTISEMENT: AIR PISTOL. American newspaper advertisement for Popes $5.00 rifle air pistol for target practice, c1875. The advertisement contains an endorsement by General William Tecumseh Sherman

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Tecumseh defends the whites at Fort Meigs, Ohio, besieged by British forces in the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Tecumseh killed by William Henry Harrisons forces at the Battle of the Thames, 1813. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Tecumseh, the renowned Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe, left an indelible mark on history. Born in 1768, he rose to prominence as a fearless leader and advocate for his people's rights. Tecumseh's unwavering determination to protect his ancestral lands led him to forge alliances with other tribes and form a confederacy against encroaching settlers. Accompanied by his brother, The Prophet, Tecumseh inspired countless warriors with his vision of unity among Native American nations. Their efforts were not without opposition; General William Tecumseh Sherman's infamous March to the Sea through Georgia in 1864 showcased the ongoing struggle between indigenous peoples and expanding American forces. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout their lives, both Tecumseh and Sherman demonstrated remarkable leadership qualities. While one fought for sovereignty and preservation of culture, the other commanded armies during the Civil War. These two figures may have been adversaries on opposite sides of history but shared a name that echoed through time. Tragically, Tecumseh met his demise during The Battle of the Thames in October 1813. His death marked a significant loss for Native Americans fighting against colonization. However, even after his passing, Tecumseh's legacy endured. Today we remember Tecumseh as more than just a historical figure captured in wood engravings or photographs by Mathew Brady; he represents resilience and courage in defending what is sacred. From oil paintings depicting Shermans' march through Georgia to lithographs immortalizing battles fought on distant shores - every artwork tells part of this captivating story. William Tecumseh Sherman himself became an influential figure within America's military hierarchy post-Civil War era. A soldier turned businessman turned educator turned author – he embodied versatility beyond compare.