Battle of Vicksburg
Browse the authentic original newspapers we have for sale featuring coverage of the historic Battle of Vicksburg.Battle of Vicksburg
Browse the authentic original newspapers we have for sale featuring coverage of the historic Battle of Vicksburg.
Slaves fleeing into Union camps...
Item #172646
January 31, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 31, 1863 The full front page is a print: "Army Beef" showing soldiers shooting cattle, with 2 smaller vignettes.
Inside has a full page: "Contrabands Coming Into Camp in Consequence of the Proclamation", referring to the recent Emancipation Proclamation. It shows many African-Americans and presumed slaves. Also a full page with 2 print... See More
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