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John PaulStrain’s “Bold Cavalier,” S/N 826/950, Governor\'sMansion Richmond, Virginia June 16, 1862
Limited Edition 829 of 950, Signed & Numbered print by artist,John Paul Strain
Image Size: 28 1/4 x 19 3/4\"
Note: The image posted is a stock print.The print is listed as SOLD OUT by the artist.
From JOHN PAUL STRAIN’S Website:
When General J.E.B Stuartrode to Capitol Square on June 16, 1862 to observe a military drill, he wasalready a hero to the citizens of Virginia. Arriving at the Governor\'s Mansion,members of the military and passersby instantly recognized him. According to awitness \"the people, citizens and soldiers were pretty near crazy to seeand hear him speak.\" Thanking the cheering crowds for their graciouswelcome he spoke of the grand struggle of the Southern people and the heroicarmy he would help lead to victory. Stuart had just returned from an amazingfeat that had captured the imagination of the South, his ride around McClellan.
GeneralGeorge McClellan and the Army of the Potomac had stood poised and ready toenter Richmond and end the rebellion. To prevent this from happening, GeneralRobert E. Lee needed to devise a plan by which he could defeat a numericallysuperior army without sacrificing his own men. Lee knew he would have to bringStonewall Jackson\'s army east from the Shenandoah Valley if he were to have anyhope of turning back the Union tide. Jackson\'s march would bring him somewhereon the Federal\'s right flank. Lee needed to know if McClellan had fortifiedthat flank or had left it open for an attack.
Orderswere issued for General Stuart to make a reconnaissance of the right flank ofthe Federal Army and return with the intelligence Lee needed to put the overallplan into effect. Stuart took 1,200 cavalrymen on a pounding one-hundred mileride around the Army of the Potomac, stopping only to accept kisses and flowersfrom the ladies who watched. Pursued closely by Federal forces and once pinnedagainst a seemingly impassable river, Stuart nevertheless brought his commandthrough safely. A federal officer observed, \"That one stroke, thatone-hundred mile ride around the Army of the Potomac, did more to unsettleMcClellan than any other event that took place in the early stages of the SevenDays\' battles.\"
Thestory made the headlines in newspapers north and south. On June 16, 1862 theRichmond Daily Dispatch said, \"History cannot show such another exploit asthis of Stuart\'s! The whole country is astonished and applauds. McClellan isdisgraced. Stuart and his troopers are now forever in history.\"
GeneralStuart\'s ride around McClellan accomplished several goals. First it gatheredfor General Lee valuable knowledge of detailed positions and size of theFederal Army. Second, Stuart and his cavalrymen were able to disrupt Federalcommunications and supply lines. And finally, the ride dealt a psychologicalblow to McClellan and his army. General J.E.B. Stuart was well on his way inbecoming one of the South\'s favorite sons.
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