Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Item #140230
March 3, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 3, 1865. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other a... See More
Sherman's march through the South...
Item #172864
March 4, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Sherman's March Through South Carolina--Road at the Swamp Crossings." which also has a nice page 2 editorial: "Sherman's True Victory.
Other prints inside include: "Camp Ford, Texas" "The Double-ender 'Pontiac' Descending the Savannah River" "Charleston &... See More
Item #538745
March 4, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 4, 1865 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Confederate newspaper from Raleigh, near the end of the war...
Item #567146
March 7, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 7, 1865 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter weeks of the Civil War.
The front page includes: "The Local's Column" and an interesting item: "Thril... See More
Final month of the Civil War.....
Item #580673
March 7, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, March 7, 1865 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:
* THE UNION JUBILEE
* Honors to Our Soldiers and Sailors
* Gratitude of the People for National Victories
* NEW-YORK IN GALA DRESS
* SHERMAN'S MARCH
* Intimations of Rapid... See More
Slave soldiers...
Item #583867
March 8, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 8, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* Columbia, South Carolina
* Last weeks of the Civil War
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S ARMY", "News Direct From Columbia, S.C.", "Full Particulars of the Capture of the City", "GEORGIA", "Davis Handled Without Glov... See More
Petersburg and Harper's Ferry...
Item #172866
March 11, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1865 the front page has two prints: "Before Petersburg--Issuing Rations of Whisky and Quinine" and "Admiral Porter's Boats Removing torpedoes & Buoying the Channel in Cape Fear River" with an article headed: "Capture of Wilmington".
Prints inside include: "View of Petersburg From the Signal Station on Our Ex... See More
The closing weeks of the war...
Item #581669
March 11, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, March 11, 1865
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Nearing the end
Obviously a military-themed publication so a nice issue for Civil War content. Most of the front page is: "The Campaign In The Carolinas" plus: "The Campaign in Virginia." Other articles within include: "The Fighting of Troops", "Campaign in the Southwest", "Gu... See More
William T. Sherman... Negro Enlistments Bill...
Item #551170
March 12, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, March 12, 1865
* Negro Enlistments Bill
* Columbia, South Carolina
* William T. Sherman
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: "THE SOUTH" "THE NEGRO ENLISTMENT BILL PASSED" "A Threat ... See More
Abraham Lincoln's inauguration...
Item #554364
March 13, 1865
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, March 13, 1865 Among the page 2 reports is one headed: "President Lincoln's Second Inaugural" which is the text of his inaugural address which includes near its conclusion the very famous phrase: "...with malice towards none, with charity to all, with a firmness of right..." which remains one of the great utterances in American history (se... See More
Abraham Lincoln's inauguration...
Item #578237
March 13, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, March 13, 1865 A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day under the heading "News Items", which begins: "The inauguration of President Lincoln for a second term of office took place on the portico of t
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Civil War map of Kinston, North Carolina...
Item #598512
March 13, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 13, 1865 The ftpg. features a nice & very detailed map headed: "The Reported Battle at Kinston, N.C. - Scene of Operations on the New Bern & Goldsboro Railroad." Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "THE SOUTH" "The Removal of Gold From Richmond" "The Richmond Banks Sending Their Specie to the Country" "GRANT" &q... See More
Robert E. Lee offers pardon to deserters... A Confederate newspaper...
Item #566264
March 14, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 14, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Rare Confederate title
Published less than a month before this capital city would fall to Yankee forces, being one of the last major cities of the South to fall.
The front page includes a notice headed: "Headquarters Reserve, North Carolina concerning enlisting soldiers, which inco... See More
Nearing the end of the war....
Item #592990
March 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "OFFICIAL NEWS" "From Sherman & Schofield" "Sherman at Laurel Hill, N,.C." "Defeat of Bragg on the 10th" 'He Retreats Across the Neuse River" "A Panic In the Rebel Capital" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Nearing the end of the war...
Item #592991
March 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "OFFICIAL NEWS" "From Sherman & Schofield" "Sherman at Laurel Hill, N,.C." "Defeat of Bragg on the 10th" 'He Retreats Across the Neuse River" "A Panic In the Rebel Capital" and more.
Eight pages, 3 small worm holes thru the issue affect a fe... See More
Robert E. Lee offers pardon to deserters...
Item #587518
March 16, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 16, 1865
* One of the last strongholds of the Confederacy
Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865 just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page has a "General Order... See More
The Civil War is nearing its end...
Item #580703
March 17, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, March 17, 1865
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Sherman's march in the South
* Ulysses S. Grant
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: "FROM THE SOUTH", "GREAT EXCITEMENT IN RICHMOND", &... See More
1865 Goldsboro NC... Civil War...
Item #592787
March 17, 1865
THE BOSTON HERALD, Massachusetts, March 17, 1865
* Original Civil War reporting
This 4 page issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. This issue is loaded with Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following one column headings: see photos & more. Also se... See More
Gallagher's turbine...
Item #151511
March 18, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 18, 1865 See the photo for the nice front page print showing "Gallagher's Turbine", with an article on this as well. Many other fascinating science-related articles within these 16 pages, and in very nice condition. Several illustrations as well. Measures about 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches and in great condition.
Lincoln's inauguration...
Item #172868
March 18, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865 The entire ftpg. is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865", showing just that. A great display issue as such.
An inside page has an article headed: "The President's Inaugural".
The doublepage centerfold is captioned: "President Lin... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation to deserters...
Item #570790
March 18, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, March 18, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "The Campaign In the Carolinas" with subhead: "The Battle of Kinston". Various article... See More
Goldsboro, North Carolina... Civil War...
Item #594885
March 22, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 22, 1865
* William T. Sherman
* Goldsboro NC
* Columbia SC
The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "Gen. Sherman's Campaign" "His Junction With Schofield" "He Occupies Goldsborough" "From North Carolina" and more.
Eight pages, very tiny binding holes at the blank spine margin, small piece fro... See More
Goldsboro, North Carolina... Civil War...
Item #594886
March 22, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 22, 1865
* William T. Sherman
* Goldsboro NC
* Columbia SC
The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "Gen. Sherman's Campaign" "His Junction With Schofield" "He Occupies Goldsborough" "From North Carolina" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Item #581522
March 23, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, March 23, 1865.
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Sherman at Goldsboro NC
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:
* THE SOUTH
* JEFF. DAVIS AND HIS GOVERNMENT
* The Rebel Senate in Judgment on the Rebel Presi... See More
Celebrating Civil War victories...
Item #172870
March 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1865 The front page has a portrait of: "Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secretary of the Treasury". Prints inside include: :the Triumph in New York--Glimpses of the Grand Procession" which includes 5 prints; "Hon. James Harlan, Secretary of the Interior" "Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay" "General Schofield's Headquarterts a... See More
Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #575362
March 25, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, March 25, 1865 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Campaign In The Carolinas" and some on: "The Campaign In Virginia". Among the various articles within are: "... See More
Charles Darwin from his "Origin of Species"...
Item #567073
March 27, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, from Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated March 27, 1865 An inside page contains two interesting and rather lengthy articles, one titled: "Improved Breeding By Selection" and the other "Darwin's Principles of Breeding" the latter taking nearly a full page, and as noted at the bottom of the article it is from "Darwin on the Origin of Species". This is comple... See More
Near end of Civil War in 1865...
Item #583866
March 28, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 28, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* Marching up the coast
* Last weeks of the Civil War
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "NORTH CAROLINA", "Sherman, Schofield, & Terry Unite Their Forces near Goldsboro", "The Enemy Defeated & Driven Back at Every Point", "VIRGINIA&qu... See More
Battle report signed by Robert E. Lee...
Item #582133
March 30, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Confederates falling apart, nearing the end of war
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Army of the Potomac", "Important Movement in Progress", "Result of the Consultation between the President & Our Generals", "The Battle Before Petersburgh", "Gen. Lee'... See More
Item #140235
March 31, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 31, 1865. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other ... See More
Advancing upon Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #172872
April 1, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1865 The front page has a nice print showing: "General Sherman's Entry Into Columbia, South Carolina". Pages 2 and 3 have some interesting war-related articles including: "Davis Asks to be Dictator" "Davis and Lee" "Trade With Rebels" and more.
Other prints within include: "14th and 20th Corps Crossing ... See More
Confederate falling apart... End of war near...
Item #558930
April 1, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York City, dated April 1, 1865.
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Lee's surrender about eight days away
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:
* GRANT'S NEW CAMPAIGN
* Grand Movement of the Army of the Potomac
* She... See More
War coming to close... Confederate falling apart...
Item #580028
April 1, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, April 1, 1865
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Lee's surrender about eight days away
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: "GRANT'S NEW CAMPAIGN", "Grand Movement of the Army of the Potom... See More
From Savannah before the end of the Civil War...
Item #553843
April 2, 1865
SAVANNAH DAILY HERALD, Savannah, Georgia, April 2, 1865
* Very rare civil war era issue from the Southern coast
* Sherman's captured city
A scarce title from this Confederate stronghold until it fell to the Yankees on Christmas Day, 1864, just over 3 months prior to the printing of this issue.
The front page has a "Congratulatory Letter" from General Howard to Major General... See More
The fall of the Confederate capital...
Item #598615
April 4, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 4, 1865 A very historic issue with column heads at the top of page 2: "Richmond Is Fallen! Is Fallen!" "The City Occupied Monday" "Colored Troops the First to Enter" "John Brown's Soul Marching On" "Petersburg Evacuated" "Lee & His Forces Retreating" "Grant Pushing After Him&... See More
Civil War... end is near...
Item #558599
April 5, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1865
* Civil War end in sight
* Ulysses S. Grant
Front page heads at the top of the first column: "OUR VICTORIES" "Official From General Grant" "He Will Pursue the Enemy As Long as there Appears to be any Use in It" "The Demoralization and Wild Flight of the Rebel Army" "The Country Filled With Straggl... See More
General Robert E. Lee Surrendering in 1865...
Item #589036
April 7, 1865
THE BOSTON HERALD, Massachusetts, April 7, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee's army surrender ?
* Ulysses S. Grant in control
* Civil War end is imminent
Page 2 has some headings concerning the nearing of the end of the Civil War (see photos).
But the back page has some very nice headings that include: "GREAT NEWS", "LEE ATTACKED", "Severa... See More
Ruins of the Norfolk Navy Yard...
Item #172874
April 8, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1865 The front page shows the: "Raising the Stars & Stripes Over the Capitol at Columbia, South Carolina" as well as a print of: "The Fifteenth Corps Crossing the South Edisto". Prints inside include a: "Map of the Campaign Against Richmond" "Colonel O. M. Poe" "Brigadier-General H. A. Barnum"... See More
Robert E. Lee Surrenders...
Item #214048
April 10, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, April 10, 1865
* Robert E. Lee Surrendering
* Grant Wins Richmond VA
* Petersburg Virginia
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community
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* Robert E. Lee Surrendering
* Grant Wins Richmond VA
* Petersburg Virginia
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting community
Fall of Richmond with unique graphic...
Item #551699
April 10, 1865
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, April 10, 1865 Front page heads at the top of the fifth column regarding the fall of Richmond:
* Glorious News!
* Richmond Taken
* Petersburg Evacuated
* Many Thousand Prisoners!
* And all the Cannon Captured
The report, datelined "Chicago, April 2" states, in part: "President Lincoln telegraphs from City Point at eight o'clock t... See More
The day Lincoln was shot... Lee surrenders to Grant ending the Civil War...
Item #598430
April 14, 1865
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, Albany, New York, April 14, 1865 Although primarily a farm-themed newspaper there is current news near the back, with: "Review Of Passing Events" "The Captured Capital" which is on the taking of Richmond; "The Great Virginia Victories" reports on the final pursuit of Robert E. Lee. This is followed by: "The Grand Finale" which ha... See More
Printed on the day Lincoln died... Scenes in Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #172876
April 15, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1865 This was the day Lincoln died after having been shot at Ford's Theater the evening prior.
The front page shows: 'Major-General Edward R. S. Canby" and "Lieutenant-General Grant's Headwaters at City Point, Virginia". Other prints inside include: "The Rebel General Wade Hampton's Mansion in Columbia, South Carol... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... Lincoln is still alive...
Item #589562
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865 Not only this event but this title remain among the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President Lincoln Shot by an Assassin" "The Deed Done at Ford's Theatre Last Night"... See More
Dramatic report on Lincoln's assassination... A first report...
Item #597251
April 15, 1865
CHARLESTOWN ADVERTISER, Massachusetts, April 15, 1865
* First report of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Page 3 has nice column heads on one of the most notable events of the 19th century: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The top of the third column has: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN ! " "Attempt to Murder Secretary Seward" "Escape Of Th... See More
Abe Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... Lincoln is still alive...
Item #597304
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Not only this event but this title remain among the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President... See More
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #599430
April 15, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* John Wilkes Booth
Top of the first column of the front page reports one of the most historic events of the 19th century, with headlines including: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN and SECRETARY SEWARD" "Mr. Lincoln Shot in Ford's Theater" "Boldness of the Assassin" "He Jumps... See More
First Southern newspaper to report Lincoln's assassination...
Item #595810
April 17, 1865
RICHMOND WHIG, April 17, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* From capital of the Confederacy (post)
Once the capital of the Confederacy fell to the North in early April the Yankees also took over the press and continued printing newspapers. This is an early issue of this "union occupation" newspaper with page 4 coverage of Lincoln's assassination. As noted in the Gild... See More
Union troops enter the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #172878
April 22, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1865 The front page shows: "General Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks" and also: "Cavalry Charge at the Battle of Five Forks". Inside has some nice text on the ending of the Civil War with articles headed: "Palm Sunday" "Grant" "Robert E. Lee" "Abraham Lincoln" and "What Next?&q... See More
Lincoln's funeral in a North Carolina broadside...
Item #566263
April 26, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 26, 1865 This is a single sheet, broadside (printed on one side only) newspaper from this former Confederate city which had only fell to the Yankee forces less than two weeks prior, on April 13.
Over half of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln, assassinated some 12 days prior. The top ... See More
Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #172880
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 The frontpage has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue.
Inside text articles are entitled "Abraham Lincoln", "President Johnson", "Mr. Seward", "Great Pan Is Dead" and "The Folly... See More
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