Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
A "Copperhead" newspaper on the fall of the Rebel capital...
Item #627825
April 5, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 5, 1865
* Last days of the Civil War
* Fall of Richmond, Virginia
* Abraham Lincoln
Page 5 has a very historic report on the fall of Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy, and which signaled the end of the Civil War which would come a few days later. The top of the first column has: "THE WAR" "The Fall of Richmond!" which... See More
One of the more rare titles from the Civil War we have offered...
Item #635063
April 5, 1865
GRANT'S PETERSBURG PROGRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, April 5, 1865
* Extremely rare military title
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* The Siege of Petersburg ending
* Civil War coming to an end
An exceedingly rare newspaper and the first we have had the opportunity to offer. This newspaper lasted but four issues, printing on April 3, 5, 7 and 10 of 1865 by officers of the 37th Wisconsi... See More
Terrific issue with a wealth of end-of-war reports...
Item #635497
April 7, 1865
THE PITTSBURGH COMMERCIAL, April 7, 1865
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Lee's surrender a few days away
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination a week away
A great issue with a wealth of front page column heads on the closing days of the Civil War as seen in the photos, including: "RICHMOND!" "Deplorable Condition of the City" "THE... See More
Printed the day before Lee surrendered to Grant...
Item #172874
April 8, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1865 This issue was printed just one day prior to the surrender of Robert E. Lee to U.S. Grant at Appomattox.
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 th... See More
From Houston during the Civil War...
Item #610353
April 10, 1865
THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, April 10, 1865 Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from two days after Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, containing three dispatches about the Union assault on Fort Steadman, each signed in type: U.S. Grant. Pg. 3 has Andrew Johnson's inaugural speech giv... See More
Nice issue on Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox...
Item #639616
April 10, 1865
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, April 10, 1865 The top of the back page has the report of Lee surrendering to Grant at Appomattox, with column heads including: "Gloria In Excelsis Deo!" "SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE AND HIS WHOLE ARMY!" "The Terms Of Surrender" "Correspondence Between Gens. Grand and Lee" "Official thanks to the Army" and more. Included is th... See More
Robert E. Lee surrenders...
Item #642242
April 10, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, April 10, 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 as well. An interesting title from this interesting community in in upstate New York.
This issue contains an article titled: "THE END OF TH
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This issue contains an article titled: "THE END OF TH
Terrific issue on the surrender of Lee at Appomattox...
Item #629599
April 11, 1865
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, April 11, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee's surrender
* Appomattox Court House signing
We are pleased to offer this terrific & much desired issue on the end of the Civil War. The surrender of Lee at Appomattox has always been a keystone issue for any Civil War collection.
Page 2 begins with: "The Crowning Victory" "Victory--Peace&q... 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... A first report... He is still alive !
Item #608204
April 15, 1865
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Ford's Theatre - John Wilkes Booth
* Early report when he was still alive
The top of the front page has dramatic one column heads: "ASSASSINATION!" "Of PRESIDENT LINCOLN!!!" "He is Shot Through the Head While in the Theater" "Wound Pronounced Mortal!" &qu... See More
Assassination of President Lincoln...
Item #613720
April 15, 1865
THE SCHENECTADY DAILY EVENING STAR, New York, April 15, 1865 Both the first and fourth columns have nice heads on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln including: "Assassination Of PRESIDENT LINCOLN!!!" "He Is Shot through The Head" "His Assassin Escapes" "The President Insensible" "All Hope Gone" "Sec. Seward Stabbed" and: "THE... See More
First report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #614858
April 15, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
This newspaper had already set their front page Civil War reports when the news of Lincoln's assassination came in causing them to report the tragic news on an inside page.
The photos show the page four column heads stating that President Lincoln had been shot. I... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... A first report... He is still alive !
Item #619277
April 15, 1865
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
The top of the front page has dramatic one column heads: "ASSASSINATION!" "Of PRESIDENT LINCOLN!!!" "He is Shot Through the Head While in the Theater" "Wound Pronounced Mortal!" "Secretary SEWARD Also &q... See More
First report of Lincoln's assassination...
Item #639161
April 15, 1865
EVENING COURIER & REPUBLIC, Buffalo, New York, April 15, 1865 The heads in the first column of the front page announce the horrible news to the people of Buffalo: "AN UNSPEAKABLE HORROR AND CALAMITY ! " "President Lincoln Assassinated!" "Secretary Seward Attacked in His Sick Chamber--His Throat Cut!" "Mr. Lincoln Shot through the Head At Ford's Thea... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #604866
April 16, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre
This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, I would argue that this edition of the 16th surpasses that of... See More
News of Lincoln's assassination in a Richmond newspaper...
Item #637469
April 20, 1865
RICHMOND WHIG, Virginia, April 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Prior Confederate capital
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 (#12) of this "union occupation" newspaper with page 4 coverage of Lincoln's assassination.
As noted in the... See More
Lincoln's assassination: a first report...
Item #617156
April 21, 1865
THE CALEDONIAN, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, April 21, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Being a weekly newspaper this issue has a first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Pages 2 and 3 have all column black-bordered with a rather dramatic one column headline: "President Lincoln ASSASSINATED ! " "Attempt T... See More
Charleston newspaper after Yankee occupation...
Item #621851
April 21, 1865
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 21, 1865
* Union - Yankee occupation
* From the original of the Civil War
An early issue of this newspaper under Yankee control, as Sherman occupied this significant Confederate city on February 18. This is "new series" volume 1, number 48.
The front page has: "Our Victories" "Important Speech of President Lincoln&quo... 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
Death of Abraham Lincoln, surrender of Lee, so much more...
Item #604728
April 22, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* Surrender of Robert E. Lee's army
Subtitled: "Gazette Of The Regular And Volunteer Forces", this 16 page issue is simply filled with military reports, almost entirely on the Civil War at this time.
Certainly the most significan... See More
Much on the prisons in the South...
Item #620644
April 24, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, April 24, 1865 The front page has 3 columns taken up with: "The Prisons In The South" which has considerable detail, subheads including: "Sufferings of the Prisoners" "Deaths" "Dirt & Vermin" "Attempted Escape" and more.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Great detail on the capture & death of John Wilkes Booth...
Item #618957
April 28, 1865
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, April 28, 1865
* Assassin John Wilkes Booth
* Found at Garrett's Farm & shot dead
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Nearly two columns of the back page are taken up with an extremely detailed account concerning the capture & death of John Wilkes Booth. The heads: "News from Washington" "Interesting Narrative of the ... See More
John Wilkes Booth is found and shot...
Item #639620
April 28, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1865 This semi-weekly edition of this famous newspaper by Horace Greeley has the same historic coverage as the daily edition for this date, the discovery and death of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. A very significant issue not only on the life and career of Abraham Lincoln, but a signal event in the Civil War as well.
The front page one co... 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
General Joseph Johnston surrender...
Item #617462
May 2, 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
Abraham Lincoln's funeral train in 1865...
Item #621883
May 3, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Funeral train towards Springfield
The ftpg. has: "The Fall Of Richmond" and subhead: "The Defeat of Lee--The English Advice to the Rebels", with more. Page 5 has: "The Funeral Train" "The Lying In State at Chicago" "The Body En Route For Springfield" "The Final Interme... See More
Yankee occupation newspaper after Richmond fell...
Item #607837
May 4, 1865
THE RICHMOND TIMES, May 4, 1865
* Very rare Yankee occupation issue
* Post capital of the Confederacy
A quite rare title as this was a newspaper created by the Yankee forces upon the capture of the capital of the Confederacy. This is just the volume 1, number 12 issue.
The content is fascinating. The front page has items relating to the war with: "The War News" "Detail... See More
The day Lincoln was buried, in a newspaper from the city where he was buried...
Item #609447
May 4, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, May 4, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's burial (day of)
* A a Springfield, Illinois paper (wow)
Obviously a damaged newspaper (see photos) however this is a newspaper from Lincoln's hometown, with coverage of his funeral & interment, and from the city where Lincoln was buried.
Although the front page has some content concerning the closing eve... See More
Interment of Abraham Lincoln reported in his hometown newspaper...
Item #609446
May 5, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, May 5, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral & burial
* The very best title to be had
* An extremely rare opportunity here
Obviously a very damaged newspaper (see photos) however this is a newspaper from Lincoln's hometown, with coverage of his funeral & interment, and from the city where Lincoln was buried.
Although the front page has... See More
Great & graphic issue on Lincoln's funeral...
Item #172882
May 6, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the U... See More
Reward offered for capture of Jeff Davis...
Item #602052
May 6, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 6, 1865
* Jefferson Davis
* Reward for capture
Subtitled: "The Gazette f the Regular & Volunteer Forces." This issue has a includes: "The Fall Of Mobile" "The Possible Campaign in Texas", "A Proclamation by the President of the U.S. Of America" concerning rewards for the capture of Jeff Davis and other conspi... See More
Great & graphic issue on Lincoln's funeral...
Item #639375
May 6, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the U... See More
Dick Taylor quits...
Item #140881
May 9, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9 1865 This 8 page issue has nice front page headlines on three good subjects. First there is reporting on the homeward march of the Army of the Potomac. Secondly, there is reporting on the flight of Jefferson Davis and lastly their is reporting on the surrender of Confederate General Dick Taylor and more. Nice condition.
Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...
Item #607417
May 9, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865
* Dick Taylor surrenders
* Jefferson Davis on the run
* Union soldiers coming home
Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washi... See More
John Wilkes Booth is hunted & killed... Lincoln's funeral...
Item #172884
May 13, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1865 The front page features a large print of: "Andrew Johnson" who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President. The balance of the front page is a lengthy biography of him.
There are several prints within which relate to the Abraham Lincoln funeral and the hunting & killing of John Wilkes Booth. Included are prints captioned: "Sergeant B... See More
Events from just after the war's end...
Item #604283
May 13, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 13, 1865
* Jefferson Davis hunted
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Civil War ending
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 entire front page is taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving reports fro... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #607421
May 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured (1st report)
* Irwinville, Irwin County, Georgia
A very historic issue with larger heads than typical: "GLORIOUS ! " "JEFF. DAVIS CAPTURED" "Official Announcement by Secretary Stanton" "Davis and His Family Surprised at Irwinsville" "The Fourth Michigan Cavalry are the Fortunate boys&... See More
1865 Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #582010
May 15, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, May 15, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured (1st report)
* Wife's clothes ?
At the beginning of page 2 is: "Capture Of Jeff. Davis", 'His Attempt to Escape in his Wife's Clothes", 'Several of his Followers, with his Wife and family, also captured." A few other end of war items as well. Note that the... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #583256
May 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 15, 1865 The first column of the front page has some very nice heads in larger type than normal announcing the capture of the President of the Confederacy, Jeff Davis, including: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "THE CAPTURE OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He is Surprised at Irwinsville, Ga., on the 10th" "Jeff. Tries to Escape in Women's Clothes" "A... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured... Trial of Lincoln's assassins begins...
Item #631823
May 15, 1865
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, May 15, 1865
* Confederate President Jefferson Davis caught
* Mention of him wearing women's clothes
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
At the top of the first column on the front page are headlines reporting the surprise capture of Jefferson Davis, the former President of the defunct Confederate States of America. The reporting begins with an announceme
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* Confederate President Jefferson Davis caught
* Mention of him wearing women's clothes
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
At the top of the first column on the front page are headlines reporting the surprise capture of Jefferson Davis, the former President of the defunct Confederate States of America. The reporting begins with an announceme
Capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #633288
May 15, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 15, 1865
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
* Mention of him wearing wife's clothes
Page 2 has reports on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, with: "The Finishing Blow" "Jefferson Davis A Captive" "Caught With His Wife's Dress On" "His Family & Staff Taken" "Jefferson Indign... See More
On the Lincoln assassination trial...
Item #622134
May 16, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the Assassins
* Indictment of the assassins
The front page has many first column heads concerning the trial of the conspirators involved in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, including: "THE TRIAL" "The Indictment Against the Assassination Conspirators" "Booth's Intimacy with Arnold & O... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassination conspirators...
Item #636797
May 18, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 18, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
Page 2 has: "Trial of the Assassins" taking half a column, plus a related editorial on this as well. Another column has: "Trial of the Conspirators" "Full Details of the Testimony!" "The Testimony Which was Kept Secret... See More
Trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators...
Item #637608
May 19, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., May 19, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
Page 2 has: "Trial of the Conspirators" "New & Interesting Developments" with subheads including: "Plot to Burn our Shipping & Towns - An Interesting Letter to Jefferson Davis" "More Evidence Against Dr. Mudd" "Arn... See More
The Assassination... President Lincoln's funeral...
Item #172886
May 20, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 The front page has an article: "The Assassination" and another "President Lincoln's Funeral" and also includes illustrations of: "Ruins of Garrett's Barn...Where Booth Was Shot: and "Garrett's House, Where Booth Died" and: "Harold's House, Near the Washington Navy-Yard".
Inside has a ful... See More
Item #538734
May 20, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 (print only) This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including one for "President Lincoln - His Portrait, with Comments on His life and Death - in Phrenological Journal...". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
The Capture of Jefferson Davis..
Item #627726
May 20, 1865
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 20, 1865 Subtitled: "Gazette of the Regular & Volunteer Forces", this newspaper contained only military-related news, the perfect source for any battle report or military information. Even the advertisements are military related.
The front page has an article headed "The Military Situation" and beginning: "The pursuit & captu... See More
Jefferson Davis Captured...
Item #567077
May 22, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in Ne
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Much on events at the end of the Civil War...
Item #636153
May 22, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 22, 1865
* Jefferson Davis confined
* Trial of the assassins
Page 2 has an article beginning: "Jeff Davis has arrived at Fortress Monroe & is secretly confined there..." Also: "Trial of the Conspirators" "Key to the Rebel Official Cypher" and many subheads (small hole here effects 2 words); "Gossip About... See More
Jeff Davis is the "Shero" of the Confederacy...
Item #620366
May 23, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 23, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured in Woman's clothes
Pg. 2 has: "Trial of the Assassins and Their Abettors" "The Evidence from the Rebel Archives" "Assassination Shown to be the Policy of the Rebels" and "The Shero of the Confederacy" has some cynical comments concerning Jeff Davis being captured in... See More
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