Stephen, Louis H.
1862

Civil War era satirical cartoon related to secession and loyalty

An old friend, with a new face

DESCRIPTION: Civil War era satirical cartoon related to secession and loyalty. Lampoons politically well-connected but inept John Floyd, considered to have been a traitor to the Union (1).


    An Old Friend, With a New Face


  • Aesop tells of a man who drained.
  • His cup of avarice to the dregs;
  • Staked what he had to what he wished,
  • And lost his golden eggs.

  • Thus rashly acts the ambitious south,
  • In discontent without excuse;
  • Take warning and mind that ye
  • ARE SOUND UPON THE GOOSE.


(1) John Buchanan Floyd (1806 – 1863) 31st Governor of Virginia, U.S. Secretary of War, and Confederate general in the Civil War. Floyd lost the Battle of Fort Donelson.

CREATOR: Stephen, Louis H.

PUBLICATION DATE: 1862

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: N/A

CONDITION: Fair.  Clean and solid except small margins, left nonexistent. Chip upper right margin.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: ? Hooper

SIZE:  " x "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 1

PRICE: $50

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