Abraham Lincoln
The following issues contain content related to Abraham Lincoln.Abraham Lincoln
The following issues contain content related to Abraham Lincoln.
DeSoto, Mississippi
Item #549540
February 21, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, NY, February 21, 1863
* DeSoto, Mississippi... Vicksburg, Mississippi
* Lake Providence, Louisiana
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important From Vicksburg" "The Rising of the Mississippi" "T... See More
Abraham Lincoln's letter...
Item #646633
February 26, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are:"P resident Lincoln's Letter to the Men of Manchester [England]" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln; "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Bombardment Going On Slowly" "The Fight of the Hatteras" "Additional Particulars of the Brilliant Affair" "The Blockade o... See More
Confederate reports from Charleston...
Item #693154
February 27, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 1863
* From the origin of the Civil War
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the masthead.
Among the small heads on the front page are: "Yankee Iron-Clad Gunboat Indianola Captured--The Capture Made with Confederate Steamers Queen of the West & Webb--Her Officers &a... See More
Good front page reporting...
Item #675148
March 07, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 7, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
Among the front page items are: "The Yankees In King George" "The Conservatives of the North--Resolutions Of The State Legislature" "The West & The War--Where are the Interests of the West?" "Abolition Legislature--The Bill of All Abominations--Military Arrests in ... See More
Lincoln offers pardon to deserters if they return...
Item #688074
March 11, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for deserters
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Gen. Banks About to Commence His Forward Movement' "Important To Deserters" "A Proclamation by the President' "An Amnesty to Deserters who Will Return Before the 1st of ... See More
Lincoln Proclamation on AWOL soldiers...
Item #211358
March 14, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York City, New York, March 14, 1863 Page 4 contains about a one-third page: "Proclamation By The President--Important to Army Absentees" being his proclamation "Respecting soldiers absent without leave" and which is signed by him in type: Abraham Lincoln (see photos). This complete 8 page issue has a wealth of other Civil War reporting within ... See More
Carthage, Mississippi...
Item #549804
April 19, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, April 19, 1863
* Carthage, Mississippi
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Kelly's Ford
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "News from the South" "New Carthage Occupied by Union Troops" &quo... See More
Abraham Lincoln declares West Virginia will be a state...
Item #682745
April 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1863
* West Virginia declared a state
Page 4 has the declaration by Abraham Lincoln that West Virginia will be its own state. The proclamation is signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN in block letters.
Eight pages, small binding holes on the left margin, very good condition.
The Civil War around Fredericksburg...
Item #698088
April 22, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 22, 1863 The front page has: "From Suffolk" "From Fredericksburg--The Object of Lincoln's Visit to the Army--The West Refuses to Furnish Another Man" "The Situation at Suffolk--From the Army About Fredericksburg..." "Speech of a Virginia Traitor--Carlile Before the New York Hustings" which includes many subh... See More
Lincoln on horseback...
Item #172672
May 02, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1863 The full front page shows: "Collecting Confiscated Anglo-Rebel Cotton in the Southwest" with several vignettes. Inside has a half page: "Iron-clad 'Keokuk' Sinking on the Morning After the Battle of Charleston, South Carolina" and a nice halfpg. view of: "Suffolk, Virginia". Fullpg: "The President, General ... See More
Bridging the Rappahannock...
Item #172676
May 16, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1863 The full front page is taken up with: "Building Pontoons on the Rappahannock". Inside has two fullpgs. with 5 views captioned: "Russell's Brigade (First Division Sixth Army Corps) Crossing the Rappahannock in Pontoons to Storm the Rebel Works" "Bridges & Rifle Pits at United States Ford" "The 8th Pennsylva... See More
Astrology newspaper predicts the future during the Civil War...
Item #689803
June 01, 1863
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April, May & June, 1863
* Uncommon publication
* Astrology - Horoscope
* President Abraham Lincoln
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology.
The front page has: "Places of the Plants Given Belo... See More
Port Hudson LA in 1863...
Item #562740
June 07, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, June 7, 1863
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* General Nathaniel Banks
* Franklin, Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has a nice map titled: "THE INVESTMENT OF PORT HUDSON"
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE M... See More
Lincoln consults spirits for military counsel?
Item #694160
June 08, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, June 8, 1863 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are; "Vicksburg" "Lincoln and the Spirits" the latter noting in part: "...spiritual exhibitions made in the presence of Lincoln and his Cabinet. Napoleon, Gen. Knox, and others were consulted s to the best mode of conducting the war. Lincoln must be in great straits wh... See More
Harriet Tubman's historic Combahee River Raid frees 750 slaves...
Item #172690
July 04, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1863 Half of the front page is taken up with a somber print: "Execution, by Hanging, of Two Rebel Spies, Williams and Peters, In the Army of the Cumberland" with text as well.
The best print in this issue is the half page: "Raid of Second South Carolina Volunteers (Col. Montgomery) Among the Rice Plantations on the Combahee, S.C."&n... See More
Terrific on the Battle of Gettysburg, with editorial comment...
Item #688121
July 07, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1863
* Fantastic Battle of Gettysburg Coverage
* Rare Confederate title from rebel capital
The front page has various war items including: "The Army of the Pamunkey--The Attack on the South Anna Bridge". There is also a great front page letter datelined "Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1863" which is prefaced with: &... See More
Abraham Lincoln on the draft...
Item #674123
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1863 The top of the first column has: "President Lincoln On The Draft" "Retaliation for Abuse of Colored Troops" which has his letter signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also: "Lee Expected To Attack Meade" "End of the Naval Campaign in the Mississippi" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Charleston and vicinity...
Item #172702
August 15, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1863 Half of the front page is a nice print captioned: "Morgan's Raid--Entry of Morgan's Freebooters into Washington, Ohio.", the balance of the ftpg. taken up with an article on it.
Inside has a full page: "Bird's-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina and its Environs, Showing the Scene of General Gilmore's Operation... See More
Regulations & qualifications for entering West Point...
Item #681308
September 01, 1863
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 1863 As would be suspected, filled with official intelligence regarding the military, with a wealth of Civil War content. Included are: "Regulations Relative to the Admission of Cadets into the Military Academy" "Engagement at Jackson, Tennessee" "Battle of Honey Springs" & so much more, including ... See More
Kit Carson fights the Navajo Indians... Lincoln's famous rally-letter endorsed...
Item #689176
September 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1863
* Kit Carson
* Abraham Lincoln
Although much of the front page is taken up with reports from the Civil War, perhaps the most interesting item is the brief page 5 item headed: "Victory of Kit Carson Over the Indians", reading in part: "...had a fight with the Navajoe Indians beyond Fort Canby. The Indians were defeated with the loss of 13 ki... See More
Lincoln's views on exchange of officers of colored regiments...
Item #688142
September 12, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 12, 1863 The front page has "An Unfounded Rumor" that: "...one thousand Yankee cavalry had crossed the Pamunkey...& were moving across King William...robbing & pillaging..." with more. Also: "From Charleston" "From the Southwest" and many ads.
Plus nearly 2 columns are headed: "Acts... See More
Abraham Lincoln & Habeas Corpus...
Item #681903
September 16, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Habeas Corpus suspended
The back page begins with: "News From Washington - Suspension of the Habeas Corpus - A Proclamation by the President" signed in type: A Lincoln.
The doctrine of habeas corpus is the right of any person under arrest to appear in person before the court, to en... See More
Lincoln suspends Habeas Corpus...
Item #681868
September 16, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 16, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Habeas Corpus suspended
Being a "triple sheet" issue the entire ftpg. is taken up with advertisements. Inside has much reporting on the Civil War including: "Charleston" "A White Flag Flying Over the Shattered Walls of Fort Moultrie" "Union Forces in Possession of Half of James Island&q... See More
Uncommon Confederate title with 'Lincoln's Letter at the North'...
Item #694431
September 24, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, September 24, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication from the Civil War
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The f... See More
Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #680752
October 05, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* America's national day of Thanksgiving begins
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be... See More
Abraham Lincoln establishes the first national Thanksgiving...
Item #172720
October 17, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1863 The full front page shows: "Reception of the Common Council Committee by Admiral Lisovski on Board the Flag-Ship 'Alexander Nevski'". Inside has a full page: "The Grand Procession of Our Russian Visitors Through Broadway, Under Escort of the Militia and Police". Other prints include: "The Anglo-Rebel Pirates--St... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation calling for 300,000 soldiers...
Item #681896
October 19, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Oct. 19, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The back page begins with: "News From Washington - A Call for Three Hundred Thousand Men" with the full text of the Proclamation signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has a nice editorial on the Proclamation: "Three Hundred Thousand More--Vo
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* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The back page begins with: "News From Washington - A Call for Three Hundred Thousand Men" with the full text of the Proclamation signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has a nice editorial on the Proclamation: "Three Hundred Thousand More--Vo
Abraham Lincoln Proclamation for more soldiers…
Item #688076
October 19, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 19, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" which is signed in type by him: Abraham Lincoln. Also: "Another Call For Soldiers" "Three Hundred Thousand Volunteers Asked For" "The Army Of The Cumber
... See More
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" which is signed in type by him: Abraham Lincoln. Also: "Another Call For Soldiers" "Three Hundred Thousand Volunteers Asked For" "The Army Of The Cumber
General Meade...
Item #551318
October 26, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 26, 1863.
* Harrodsburg, Kentucky
* Fayetteville
* General George Meade
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
* Rebel Raid In Kentucky
* Towns sacked and robbed withing thirty miles of the captial
* MEADE'S ARMY
*... See More
Corinth, Mississippi...
Item #551319
October 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 28, 1863
* Philadelphia, Tennessee
* Corinth, Mississippi
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE" "The Rebels Driven Below Philadelphia" "SHARP FIGHT NEAR ... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #690433
November 10, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1863
* Actor John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre performance
* Rare appearance w/ advertisement
* President Abraham Lincoln assassin
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Near the top of the front page is a great article headed: "Ford&... See More
Victory at the Rappahannock... Lincoln letter to the ladies...
Item #650768
November 12, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 12, 1863
* Second Battle of Rappahannock Station
* George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee
* Abraham Lincoln letter re. emancipation
The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Union victory at the Battle of the Rappahannock: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Official Report of the Passage of the Rappahannock" "Presentation of Battle Flag... See More
Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain...
Item #672009
November 18, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 18, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM CHATTANOOGA" "Junction of Gen. Sherman's Corps with the Army Under General Grant!" "The Rebel Battery at Work on Lookout Mountain" "Bragg Receiving Reinforcements" "Army of the Potomac Again Advancing" "A Battle Expected Within Four Day&q... See More
The Gettysburg Address on the front page... One of the very best...
Item #684899
November 20, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable newspaper from the Civil War. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this venerable title, with the content being on the front page, and the combination makes for o... See More
The Gettysburg Address...
Item #681893
November 20, 1863
THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more historic or significance speech from the 19th century, let alone the Civil War. As it was not printed in all newspapers of the day, this report with the full text of Lincoln's Gettysbu... See More
The Gettysburg Address in a Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #687238
November 20, 1863
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
* In a Pennsylvania publication, rare as such
The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Solemnities At Gettysburg" "Dedication of The Cemetery Of The Heroes" "Oration of Hon. Edward Everett".
As many know,... See More
Great view of Chattanooga during the Civil War...
Item #172732
November 28, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1863 The front page has two prints: "The Army of the Cumberland--Bridging the Tennessee Under Rebel Fire from Lookout Mountain" and: "Landing of General Banks's Expedition on Brazos Santiago, Texas, On November 2, 1863."
Inside has a dramatic full page: "The Army of the Cumberland--Capture of Rebel Rifle-pits in Lookou... See More
The Gettysburg Address...
Item #675845
November 28, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
Page 3 contains a report headed: "The Gettysburg Ceremonies" "Description of the Battle-Field and Consecration Exercises" as well as one of the most memorable speeches ever given by a President.
The article takes nearly two columns and contains much rep... See More
Report on the Gettysburg Address...
Item #172734
December 05, 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
Lincoln's Proclamation... Much reporting on the Civil War...
Item #690637
December 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 8, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Day of Thanksgiving proclamation
Among the front page first column heads are: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Our Victories In Tennessee" "A Call For Thanksgiving" "Longstreet's Retreat Officially Confirmed" "Gen. Sherman Arrives at Knoxville on the 3d" "The Rebels Ma... See More
Lincoln's post-Gettysburg annual message, and his Proclamation...
Item #691175
December 10, 1863
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln & his State of the Union Address
* Proclamation of Amnesty & Recovery
A nice issue from the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
This is followed b... See More
Three documents signed by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #681312
December 15, 1863
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., Dec 15, 1863 As would be suspected, filled with official intelligence regarding the military, with a wealth of Civil War content. Included are: "Peace with the Indians in Utah" "School of the Soldier - Aiming & Firing As Skirmisher Sitting" "Deserters from Regiments Mustered Out of Service"
There is ... See More
Jeff Davis fiercely denounced...
Item #605567
December 15, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 15, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From The South" "Proceedings In The Rebel Congress" "Jeff. Davis Fiercely Denounced" "Report of the Secretary of the Rebel Treasury" "Mr. Lincoln's Amnesty Proclamation"
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...
Item #688027
December 16, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
* Rare pro-Confederate publication
This issue is significant in that it published on page 6 the: "President's Message" being Abraham Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address, which takes over half of pg. 6 and nearly half of pg. 7 where it is signed in type: Abraha... See More
Denouncing Lincoln and his policies...
Item #683717
December 23, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 23, 1863 The front page has a full column report--and carrying over to page 2--with heads: "SPEECH OF WENDELL PHILLIPS" "Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation of Freedom" "Ferocious Abolition Tirade Against Abolition Party Leaders" "Seward, Chase and Lincoln Denounced" "Horace Greeley Avows His Preference for Chase".
An in... 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
Government buys R.E. Lee's estate... Morgan's escape from jail...
Item #598603
January 20, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1864
* Rare Anti-Yankee title
* Robert E. Lee's estate
* John Morgan's escape
Among the various "Late News" on the front page is: "A sale of confiscated property in Virginia, opposite Washington, took place...The Arlington estate, thek property of Gen. Robt. E. Lee, was bought in by the government for $26,000...The Arlington... See More
John S. Mosby... Capture of Madisonville...
Item #691779
January 21, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1864 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "Details of the Late Repulse of Mosby's Guerrillas" "Capture of the Town of Madisonville" "Department Of North Carolina" "The Oath of Allegiance in the Senate" "Endorsement of President Lincoln--The Steamer Gen. Meigs" and more.
Eight pages, never b... 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
"Uncle Abraham"...
Item #596243
February 03, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1864 Among the articles on the front page is: "Settling the South with a Loyal People--Partition of the Land Among the Working Population--Speculators put to Rout--Soldiers, Sailors, Workmen & Negroes Only Entitled to Pre-emption...". Articles inside include: "Proclamation by 'Uncle Abraham' For More Conscripts" "Compla... See More
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