Engraved for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, (XVI:414): 385; the two upper scenes engraved separately as: a). 'Effect of a Union Shot--A Dismounted Cannon at Port Hudson.' and b). 'Church at Port Hudson, Riddled by Unions Shells.' The accompanying article, on page 379, was entitled: 'Port Hudson.' In cooperation with Major General Ulysses S. Grant's offensive against Vicksburg, Mississippi, Union Major General Nathaniel P. Banks's army moved against the Confederate stronghold at Port Hudson on the Mississippi River. After several frontal assaults were repulsed, on May 27, 1863, the Federals settled into a siege that lasted for 48 days. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. On July 9, 1863, after hearing of the fall of Vicksburg, the Confederate garrison of Port Hudson surrendered, opening the Mississippi River to Union navigation from its source to New Orleans. About the Artist: Frederick B. Schell was a 'special artist' for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Among his many drawings and sketches are those created during the siege of Vicksburg. His drawings were widely published in a variety of publications.
