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Galveston is evacuated by the Rebels...
Item #624514
June 10, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 10, 1865 Page 2 has: "Later From Texas - Evacuation of Galveston" "General Grant's Reception in New York' and also a brief article on: "Jeff Davis' Trial Again".
Four pages, nice condition.
Civil War map of Western Kentucky...
Item #621908
December 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 19, 1861 Present are the outer leaves only but still a displayable issue as nearly half of of the front page is taken up with a large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE MILITARY POSITIONS IN WESTERN KENTUCKY." First column war headlines as well (see).
Present are pages 1, 2, 11 & 12, small piece from the top of the back leaf, some foxing at ma... See More
Huge Civil War map dominates the front page...
Item #621900
August 12, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 12, 1861
* Large map of the seat of war in the West
* Battle of Dug Springs - Missouri
Over half of the front page is taken up with a huge & extremely displayable Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE WEST". Among the first column heads on the war are: "THE REBELLION" "Fugitive Slaves to be Employed in the Service of the Gove... See More
Large front page map of the War in Virginia...
Item #621897
June 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1861
* Early in the Civil War map
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA". Among the first column heads are: "The Insurrection" "The Latest News from the Seat of War" "Important Movement of Federal Troops Toward Harper's Ferry " &... See More
Reconstruction... Gold discoveries out West...
Item #621886
June 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 30, 1865 The front page has column heads: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Redistricting the Department of the South" "Gov. Clark, of Mississippi, in Fort Pulaski" "Virginia" "Restored Commerce" "Dept. Regulations for the Renewal of Trade Throughout the Country" "Farewell Order of General Meade" & more inside.
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Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #621657
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." (see). Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The... See More
Civil War map of Western Virginia... Lincoln Proclamation...
Item #621489
February 01, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 1, 1864 The front page features a very nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE FIGHTING IN WESTERN VIRGINIA. Scene of the Recent Contest in Gen. Kelley's Dept." Also column heads on the war include: "Call for Half a Million of Men" "The President's Proclamation" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln (see); "Shar... See More
No confidence in the rebel leaders...
Item #621478
January 28, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 28, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Inefficiency of Davis" "The Rebel Leaders Unequal to the Occasion" "The Feeling of Confidence in Them Hopelessly Broken" "Peace Mission" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Rebel Congress rebelling against Jeff Davis...
Item #621423
January 26, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 26, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: THE SOUTH" "Revolution In Richmond" "The Rebel Congress Rebelling Against Their President" "A Substitute For Davis" "Jeff. Davis Virtually Deposed" "RICHMOND" "Naval Engagement on the James River" "Four Rebel Iron-Clads Come Down to Dest... See More
Map of Port Hudson, and military illustrations inside...
Item #621022
March 31, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 31, 1863 The front page features a nice & detailed map headed: "Map Of Port Hudson" along the Mississippi. Also front page column heads: "Naval Engagement at Port Hudson" "The Mississippi Abandoned & Destroyed" "Union Victory at Berwick's Bay" and more.
See the photos for the various page 2 & 3 illustrations of:... See More
The rebel invasion of Kentucky...
Item #621019
March 28, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Expedition to the Yazoo" "Three of Farragut's Boats at Greenwood" "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Late Southern News" "The Rebel Invasion of Kentucky" "Bugaboo Reports About Jackson Revived" "Te Rebel Force in Kentucky" and more.
E... See More
A recap of the Civil War events of the week...
Item #621018
March 28, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1863 This weekly edition has on the front page a recap of the various Civil War events of the week, without use of column heads. War reporting carries over to inside pages as well.
Eight pages, minor loss at the top of the spine margin, nice condition.
Officers for the Negro troops...
Item #621008
March 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 24, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Remarkable Article by the Richmond Whig" "It Urges Mutiny & Revolt by Our Soldiers' "It Says they Will starve in the Impoverished South" "Tall Lying About the Recent Cavalry Fight" "The Affair at Port Hudson" "The Yazoo Pass Expedition"... See More
A weekly review of the events of the Civil War...
Item #621006
March 21, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1863 This weekly edition has on the front page a review of the war events from the week, without column headlines. Much war reporting inside as well, including some column heads.
Eight pages, nice condition.
General Butler is removed from command...
Item #620729
January 11, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1865
* Guerrilla leader John S. Mosby wounded
* General Benjamin Butler removed
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Rebel Particulars of Stoneman's Raid" "Mosby Still Alive" "Army of the James" "General Butler's Removal" "General Lee & Not Jeff. Davis Responsib... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #620687
March 18, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Disappointment of General Fremont" "Arrival of Refugees from the South" "From North Carolina' "The Siege of Vicksburg" "From the Lower Mississippi" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine affects some words, otherwise nice.
Capture of 7,000 rebels...
Item #620686
March 14, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War in the South-West" "Fight on the Yazoo" "Brilliant Union Victory" "Capture of 7,000 Rebel Prisoners..." "Reported Intentions of the Rebels" "Invasion of Kentucky & Ohio" "Fight With guerrillas in North Carolina".
Eight pa... See More
Review of war event of the week...
Item #620685
March 14, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1863 Being the weekly edition the front page is taken up with a review of the war events of the week without column heads. More war reporting on the inside pages as well.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine, otherwise nice.
Leaving the South to avoid starvation...
Item #620684
March 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 13, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Port Royal" "The Attack Not Yet Commenced" "Reported Peace Negotiations at Richmond" "The War in the South-West" "A Skirmish In Kentucky" "The Guerrillas Beaten Off" "People Coming North to Escape Starvation" "Trial of Gen. ... See More
Destitution among the rebel forces...
Item #620683
March 17, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17 1863 Among the front page column heads of the City War are: "Success of the Yazoo Expedition" "Capture of 26 Rebel Steamers" "The Attack to be Made at Once" "Vicksburg Said to be Evacuated" "Terrible Destitution Among the Rebels" "Capture of Rebel Smuggling Women" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
News from inside the rebel lines...
Item #620678
March 09, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 9, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are; "From the Army of the Potomac" "Capture of Rebels, Horses, Cattle and Grain" "From Key West" "Reports From Inside the Rebel Lines" "Dependence of the Rebels on Vicksburg" "Great Suffering & Equal Fortitude".
Eight pages, minor loss at the bl... See More
Naval events in the Civil War...
Item #620672
March 03, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Another Naval Disaster" "Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola by the Rebels" "Capture & Burning of the Ship Jacob Bell by the Florida" "Running the Wilmington, N.C., Blockade" "Resignation of General Sigel" and more.
Eight pages, bit irregular at the spine, generall... See More
Defeat of the rebels...
Item #620671
March 02, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "The Attack On Vicksburg" "Opening the Way to the Rear" "Skirmish & Defeat of the Rebels" "Notice to Deserters from the Potomac Army" and more.
Eight pages, bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Weekly review ofd the news...
Item #620670
February 28, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 28, 1863 Being the weekly edition the front page has a review of the "War News" and "General News" of the week, without the typical column heads. Various war reports inside as well.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine with minor loss of text.
Raid by Stuart's horse thieves...
Item #620668
February 27, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Another Raid by Stuart's Horse Thieves" "Attack on Averill's Cavalry" "The Rebels Repulsed & Routed" "Capture of a Union Picket Guard at Centerville" "Great Distress at Vicksburg" "Probable Evacuation by the Rebels" "A Great Lib... See More
News from the South...
Item #620667
February 23, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 23, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News' "Reported Rout of Gen. Jeff. C. Davis' "State of Affairs at Vicksburg" "Public Meeting Against Impressments" "The Stuff the Rebellion is Fed Upon"
Eight pages, bit irregular at the spine, generally good.
Bombing Vicksburg... Border troubles in California...
Item #620666
February 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 24, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Bombardment of Vicksburg Commenced" "The Mortar Boats Open Fire" "The Rebel Batteries Respond" "The California Boundary" "A Conflict on the Borders of Nevada and California" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, generally good condition.... See More
USS Queen of the West captured....
Item #620665
February 25, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1863
* USS Queen of the West captured
* Invasion of Kentucky by the rebels
Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Loss of the Queen of the West" "Treachery Of A Rebel Pilot" "Escape Of Eighteen Of The Crew" "Exciting News From Kentucky" "The Rebels Invading the State Again in Force" ... See More
War reports in this weekly newspaper...
Item #620413
February 21, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 21, 1863 A wealth of war-related reports, including column heads: "Dept. of North Carolina" "Department of Virginia" "Bases of Reconstruction" "The Late Attack on Fort McAllister, Georgia--The Montauk Under Fire" "The Affair In Charleston Harbor" "The Rebel Blockade at Vicksburg" "The Conscription Bill&q... See More
War-related events in Congress...
Item #620411
February 19, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Conscription Bill in the House" "A Home for Disabled Soldiers" "Copperheadism in the House" "Late Southern News" "Copperhead Movement in Kentucky" "From Cairo and Below" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine with some loss, some los... See More
Statements of escaped Negroes...
Item #620362
January 31, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1862 The headlines from the front page are "NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE" Additional from the Burnside Expedition" "Active Preparation for Immediate Operations" "Departure of the Lagging Tugboats from Hampton Roads" "Statements of Escaped Negroes".
Other headlines are "Five Hundred Millions Already Expended for t... See More
Much action near Charleston...
Item #620168
February 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Removal of Gen. Butler" "The Affair Off Charleston Harbor" "The Affair at Fort Donelson" "The Rebels Driven in Great Disorder" "The Blockade of Charleston" "They were To Attack the City" "The Defeat of Pryor on the Blackwater" "... See More
The South refuses a union with the North...
Item #620166
February 04, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 4, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Vicksburg Expedition" "Position of Our Army & Fleet" "Gen. Grant to Take Command" "The South Refuse a Union with the Free North" "The White River Expedition & more inside as well.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin, nice condition.... See More
Action near New Orleans...
Item #620161
January 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Engagement in the Bayou Teche" 'A Rebel Ironclad Blown to Atoms' "The Rebels Completely Flanked' 'Gen. Grover at Baton Rouge" "Rebel Rumors of Union Disasters" "Speech of Gen. Hamilton" & much more inside as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Dispatch from General Bragg... A treasonable speech...
Item #620159
January 28, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Arrival of General Hunter" "Vigorous Preparations for Action" "Late Southern News" "A Union General Charged with a Treasonable Speech" "Reports from Fredericksburg" "The Defenses of Mobile" "Scurrilous Attack on General Hooker" and als... See More
General Burnside across the Rappahannock...
Item #620004
January 23, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1863 Among the many front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From the South" "Wilmington or Weldon Threatened" "Attack on Fort Caswell" "Advance Against Fredericksburg" "The Plan of the Attack" "General Burnside Reported Across the Rappahannock" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Operations of the Steamer Currituck and other Civil War news...
Item #620001
January 21, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Highly Important From Richmond" "Operations of the Steamer Currituck" "From Gen. Burnside's Army" "Late Southern News" "Interesting From South Carolina" "From Norfolk" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, partially... See More
Much reporting on the Civil War...
Item #619907
January 14, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Rebels Want the West to Join Them" "Important Capture Off Charleston" "The Rebels Reduced to Extremities" "They say, 'Send Us Aid or We Perish.' " "Non-Payment of the Soldiers" and more.
Eight pages, bit irregular at the spine, otherwise nice.... See More
Bombardment of Ft. Pillow...
Item #619419
May 03, 1862
MOORE'S RURAL NEW YORKER, Rochester, New York, May 3, 1862
* Fort Pillow, Tennessee
* Small diagram
Mostly farm & home-related content but also news of the day, plus several war reports inside, including "Bombardment of Ft. Pillow" which features a small map/diagram of the fort.
Other war related news as well as other topics throughout. Has an ornate masthead. Uncommon ... See More
Wilmington Campaign, North Carolina...
Item #618195
December 31, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, December 31, 1864
* Wilmington Campaign - North Carolina
* General Benjamin Butler
Page 4 has various reports on the Civil War with one column headings. See images here.
Complete in 8 pages, this issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Minor spine wea... See More
General Joseph Johnston surrender...
Item #617462
May 02, 1865
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 2, 1865
* Joseph E. Johnston's surrender
* Abraham Lincoln obsequies
* Civil War ending events
Pages 4 has various reports on the closing events of the Civil War with one column headings. See images here.
Complete in 8 pages, this issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very... See More
Ketchum forgery fraud arrest...
Item #616792
August 28, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1865 The frontpage heads: "KETCHUM" "Story of His Last Fortnight" "His Whereabouts and Doings by Day" "His Arrest And Imprisonment" "Story Of Ketchum The Defaulter" "Ketchum at the Police Headquarters--Interview with His Father and Counsel--All About Him".
Other news and advertisements within.
This is comp... See More
Diagram of the Stevens Battery...
Item #616784
August 13, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 13, 1861 The front page features an interesting--and uncommon--diagram of three views of: "The Stevens Battery" with descriptive text as well (see).
Among the first column heads are: "The Great Rebellion" "Important Rumor from the Kanawha Valley" "Reported Capture of Wise & His Entire Command" "Position of the Rebel F... See More
Peace conference...
Item #616782
February 06, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 6, 1865 The front page carries "The Peace Conference" "the Negotiations Not an Entire Failure" Opening of the Door to Reconciliation" "Submission to the Union and the Constitution the President's Terms to the Rebels" "Rumors Regarding a New Amnesty Proclamation, Etc, Etc, Etc".
Other articles incl... See More
Battle of Globe Tavern... Weldon Railroad...
Item #616425
August 23, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 23, 1864
* Battle of Globe Tavern
* 2nd Weldon Railroad
* Gouverneur K. Warren
Pages 2 & 3 has various reports on the Civil War with one column headings. See images here.
Complete in 4 pages, this issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Pi... See More
The cavalry in action...
Item #616145
October 20, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 20, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Cavalry Engagement Near Manassas Junction" "Spirited Artillery Duel" "No Rebel Infantry Near Our Army" "Gen. Lee's Movements Unknown" "Official Report of Gen. Crook" "Rebel Accounts of the Late Battles" "Military Enthusiasm In Texas&quo... See More
Civil War map...
Item #615642
June 01, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861 The front page has a one column map headed: "Seat of War In Northern Virginia" which also shows portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio (see). The front page also features a lengthy article headed: "A Sketch of Major-General Butler". Many Civil War reports and one column heads on the inside pages.
Eight pages, great condition.... See More
Tazewell, Tennessee...
Item #615567
August 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 17, 1862
* Tazewell TN Tennessee
* Baton Rouge LA Louisiana
Among the ftpg. Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans' "The Negro Brigade Controversy Still Pending" "Commerce & Trade Increasing" "General Butler's Measures to Relieve the Poor of New Orleans' "A Grant Melee Between the Police & A... See More
Review of the year 1863...
Item #614612
December 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 12, 1863
* General Henry Wager Halleck
* Official year in review report
* Jefferson Davis
The entire front page & half of pg. 6 are taken up with: "THE WAR IN 1863" "The Official Report of the Commander-in-Chief" "Highly Important Review" in which is detailed all the major military events of the year. Extremely lengthy. Pg. 6 a... See More
Sherman at Chattanooga...
Item #614602
November 18, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1863 This was the day before the Gettysburg Address. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Reconnaissance To the Rapidan" "Sharp Artillery Engagement" "Slight Loss on Our Side" "Gen. Sherman's Entire Corps at Chattanooga" "The Rebel Battery on Look-Out Mountain at Work" "Re-Enforcem... See More
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