The fort's commander, Col. Lamb, observed Parker's actions that day. In 1879, he wrote Parker, "I particularly noticed in the assault an officer who seemed to lead the column and who was almost recklessly brave....When we afterwards met on board the Steamer California...you had to come to see if you could be of any service to me in my wounded condition you can imagine my surprise...to learn that you were he and the pleasure it gave me to know that so brave and gallant foe had escaped."
According to tradition, the large flag was raised over Fort Fisher after its surrender.
The Garth's 50th Anniversary Annual Thanksgiving Auction was held Nov. 26th and 27th.
FOLLOWUP: The flags and artifacts were included in Sale 1054, Lot 585 and sold for $29,375.
I hope that the Fort Fisher State Historic Site got the lot, but doubt it.
A Brave Fellow. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Showing posts with label Lt.Cmdr. James Parker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lt.Cmdr. James Parker. Show all posts
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Fort Fisher Flag for Sale-- Part 2
James Parker was born in Newark, Ohio, and graduated from the US Naval Academy, serving in the Navy until 1856, when he resigned to sudy law under Salmon P. Chase.
According to a 1911 document, on April 13, 1861, he volunteered to return to the Navy. At the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, he commanded the USS Maumee and was in charge of the Third Division of Fleet Captain Kidder Breese's landing force.
Parker was commended for his part in the action, "Most notably, during the landing, he realized that he outranked Breese, but as Breese was under the direct command of Admiral Porter, Parker relinquished control, saying, 'I won't dispute about the command, but will waive my rank and go into this fight at the head of my men leaving it up to you to make the situation just as little disagreeable as possible.'"
More to Come. --Old B-Runner
According to a 1911 document, on April 13, 1861, he volunteered to return to the Navy. At the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, he commanded the USS Maumee and was in charge of the Third Division of Fleet Captain Kidder Breese's landing force.
Parker was commended for his part in the action, "Most notably, during the landing, he realized that he outranked Breese, but as Breese was under the direct command of Admiral Porter, Parker relinquished control, saying, 'I won't dispute about the command, but will waive my rank and go into this fight at the head of my men leaving it up to you to make the situation just as little disagreeable as possible.'"
More to Come. --Old B-Runner
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Fort Fisher Flag for Sale-- Part 1
From Nov. 11, 2010, WECT Wilmington (NC) News.
Garth's Auctions in Delaware, Ohio is selling a flag from the Second Battle of Fort Fisher that belonged to Lt. Cmdr. James Parker. It has 34 applique stars and Parker's signature on it.
In the same lot, they are also selling Parker's appointment to lieutenant, a photo of him in uniform, several of his papers and a hand-sewn 25-foot-long naval pennant with 13 stars.
The company estimates these will bring between $25,000 to $30,000. The auction took place over Thanksgiving weekend. All items belonged to his descendants until now.
The flag measures 8 1/2 feet by 16 1/2 feet. There is also a May 1865 document concerning his capture of six Confederate officers and an April 1881 letter to Parker from the Secretary of the Navy William Henry Hunt. Lastly, there is a typewritten draft of a letter from Parker to the US Naval Academy asking that he be appointed to its board.
More to Come. --Old B-Runner
Garth's Auctions in Delaware, Ohio is selling a flag from the Second Battle of Fort Fisher that belonged to Lt. Cmdr. James Parker. It has 34 applique stars and Parker's signature on it.
In the same lot, they are also selling Parker's appointment to lieutenant, a photo of him in uniform, several of his papers and a hand-sewn 25-foot-long naval pennant with 13 stars.
The company estimates these will bring between $25,000 to $30,000. The auction took place over Thanksgiving weekend. All items belonged to his descendants until now.
The flag measures 8 1/2 feet by 16 1/2 feet. There is also a May 1865 document concerning his capture of six Confederate officers and an April 1881 letter to Parker from the Secretary of the Navy William Henry Hunt. Lastly, there is a typewritten draft of a letter from Parker to the US Naval Academy asking that he be appointed to its board.
More to Come. --Old B-Runner
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