Battle of Gettysburg
Browse our selection of original historic newspapers that feature coverage of the Battle of Gettysburg, a defining moment in the American Civil War.Battle of Gettysburg
Browse our selection of original historic newspapers that feature coverage of the Battle of Gettysburg, a defining moment in the American Civil War.
The Confederates on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #611373
July 11, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" with a list of names... See More
Much more on the Battle of Gettysburg: from a soldier involved...
Item #601668
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only is this a nice Civil War newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly... See More
Much more on the Battle of Gettysburg: from a soldier involved...
Item #600993
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Great reporting from rebel eyewitness (soldier)
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related it... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg, and so much more...
Item #600977
July 8, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A great issue on the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, with reaction of nearby cities, the retreat & pursuit of the Confederates, reports on the events immediately following Gettysburg, and more.
The front page includes: "... See More
The Confederates on the aftermath of Gettysburg...
Item #596162
July 27, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 27, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg aftermath
* Robert E. Lee letter
The top of the first column has: "Proclamation By the President of the Confederate States" signed in type: Jefferson Davis. The theme is on learning from the lessons of the recent Battle of Gettysburg, with religious overtones: "...Let us rather receive in humble... See More
The "Old" Thirteen Infantry of Virginia...
Item #585744
February 26, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 26, 1864
* 13th Confederate Infantry (Virginia)
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are: "The War News--A Cavalry Battle in Mississippi--The Situation in Tennessee--The Recent Fight In Florida--From General Lee's Lines" "The Courts" "Camp Near Kinston" "To ... See More
Moving on to Gettysburg...
Item #172694
July 18, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1863 The full front page is a print: "The Bombardment of Port Hudson--The 100-Pound Parrott Gun of the 'Richmond' at Work". Inside has another fullpg. with 2 scenes: "The Bombardment of Port Hudson--A Mortar Schooner at Work" & "Scene of General Paine's Assault on Port Hudson--carrying Off Our dead & wounded... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg and much more...
Item #172704
August 22, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1863 The front page has prints of: "Residence of John Burns, At Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" and "John Burns, the Only Man in Gettysburg, Pa., Who Fought at the Battle".
A full page with 8 prints show: "Views of the Gettysburg Battle Field"; another full page has: "General View of Gettysburg, From the West" and &... See More
Destruction of Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #172708
September 5, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1863 The full front page shows: "Moseby's Guerrillas Destroying Sutlers' Train". Inside prints include a dramatic fullpg: "The Destruction of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and the Massacre of its Inhabitants by the Rebel Guerrillas"; a full page with 4 prints: "Morris Island Sketches"; a three-quarter page map s... See More
Report on the Gettysburg Address...
Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving Day...
Item #172734
December 5, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1863 The entire front page shows: "The President's Hymn--Give Thanks, All Ye People". However, the most notable content is likely the detailed report of Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg. While the actual address is not provided, considerable details and the rarity of reports make this worthy of interest (see image). The article ... See More
Averill's Raid... Great doublepage centerfold...
Item #172746
January 16, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1864 The full front page is a print captioned: "Averill's Raid". Inside has prints of: "Major-General Andrew A. Humphreys" "General William W. Averill" "The 'Suck' In The Tennessee River" "The Wreck of the 'Aquila' at San Francisco" "The Iron-Clad Screw Frigate 'Re D'... See More
Much on General George A. Custer...
Item #172766
March 26, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1864 The front page has a print of: "The Late Colonel Ulric Dahlgren" with an article on him. The ftpg. also has articles titled: "General Grant as Lieutenant-General" and "General Custer's Raid".
Inside has a full page: "Ambuscade & Death of Colonel Dahlgren" and also: "General Grant Receiving His... See More
Two Civil War maps, and rebel atrocities...
Item #172782
May 21, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, News York, May 21, 1864 The full front pager is a print: "General Sherman's Advance--Buzzard's Roost Pass, Georgia". Inside has a full page: "Grand Musical Festival in Philadelphia In Aid of the Sanitary Commission"; a full page: "Map of Virginia showing the Military Operations of Generals Grant and Butler"as well as: "Map of Ri... See More
Winslow Homer does a "football" print...
Item #172902
July 15, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Rustic courtship" by W. Lucas. Prints within include a full page: "Lieutenant-General Grant and Staff" with each noted. But the best print, and also a full page, is one by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: 'Holiday In Camp--Soldiers Playing 'Foot-Ball' " which shows much action... See More
Santee Indians... National Cemetery of Antietam...
Item #173134
October 5, 1867
Harper's WEEKLY, Oct. 5, 1867 One-third pg: 'Village of Santee Indians Near Ft. Thompson, Minn.' & of a meeting between Indian chiefs from Dakota & peace commissioners. Dblpgctrfld: 'Dedication ceremonies at the National Cemetery of Antietam'. 1/3pg: 'Queen's Co. Fair Grounds near Hempstead, Long Island.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Baseball...
Item #173324
July 24, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1869 Fullpg. includes 5 scenes of Gettysburg, most re. the battlefield. Great dblpgctrfld: 'The Lobby Of the House Of Commons', nearly halfpg. illus: 'Presentation of a Champion Bat to the 'Red Stocking' Base-Ball Club, Cincinnati' with the bat being about 20 ft. long.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Item #173672
November 23, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY Nov. 23, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "The Insult Returned." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to horses including "Ruined, and Winter at the Door-An Episode of the Horse Plague" and "The Horse Bewitched." Full pg. illus. of "The Good Time Come." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Clasping Hands Over the Bloodless Sarc... See More
Tichborne trial...
Item #173738
July 12, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 12, 1873 Comical full ftpg: 'Looking into the Lawn Globe and What They Saw There'. Halfpg: 'Washington's Head-Quarters at Newburgh, New York'. Halfpg: 'Underground Life in New York - Health Officers Clearing Out a 'Dive' '. The doublepage centerfold 'The Trial of the Tichborne Claimant - General View of the Court Dur... See More
1887 Savannah, Georgia...
Item #175224
September 24, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1887
Nice full ftpg: 'The 'Volunteer Under Full Sail' shows a yacht. Nearly halfpg: 'The Exhibition of Natural Gas Illumination at Toledo'. Nearly halfpg: 'Wharf Scene in Savannah'. Fullpg: 'English & American Athletes at the Annual Championship Games, Manhattan Athletic Club'. Double page centerfold: "The... See More
Item #175520
July 26, 1890
Harper's WEEKLY, July 26, 1890 Full ftpg: 'The Late Gen. John C. Fremont'. Fullpg: 'Incidents of the Newfoundland Fisheries Dispute' Great fullpg: 'Camping in the Woods' is displayable. Halfpg: 'The New University Building at Topeka' & 'The Approach of the Tornado' at Minneapolis, Minn.
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