Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
The fall of the Confederate capital...
Item #613427
April 6, 1865
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, April 6, 1865 The front page has some notable column headlines on the closing moments of the Civil War with: "FROM RICHMOND" "Sheridan Close Upon Lee's Heels" "Grant Confident of Capturing or Destroying Lee's Army" "Complete Details of the Occupation" "Lee's Entire Loss About 45,000" "The Great Victory" ... 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
The Civil War is about to end...
Item #605247
April 8, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1865
* Civil War about to end
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Robert E. Lee
This issue was published the day before Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S. Grant which essentially ended the Civil War. Not surprisingly the significant front page headlines report the coming end, with many heads including: "GRANT---LEE" "Progress of the Rout of Lee's Army&... See More
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'cloc... See More
Robert E. Lee surrenders...
Item #603660
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. 8 pages in nice condition.
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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
One of the best issues on the surrender of Lee to Grant...
Item #613721
April 10, 1865
THE SUN, New York, April 10, 1865 When it comes to graphic appeal for a newspaper reporting what was essentially the end of the Civil War--Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox--it would be difficult to find one better than this scarce issue.
The first column has great graphic appeal, with two patriotic embellishments and headlines in type larger than normal: "OUR NATION RED... 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
No report of Lincoln's assassination...
Item #611259
April 15, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, April 15, 1865
* End of the Civil War
* Rare Old west title
While almost all newspapers in the country were reporting Lincoln's assassination on this day, the telegraphic news had obviously yet to arrive in Sacramento as there is no mention. In fact the front page has a lengthy letter of: "The Workingmen's Association to President Linco... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... Lincoln is still alive...
Item #612841
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 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
Jefferson Davis on the Confederacy... More on Lincoln's death...
Item #613298
April 20, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, April 20, 1865 Much of the front page is taken up with: "Rebel Intelligence - The Rebel Congress on Jeff. Davis" taken from a Richmond newspaper of March 20. It includes the: "Message from Jeff Davis--His Objections to the Draft Exemption Laws" which is signed by him in type: Jefferson Davis. Page 3 has: "The Death of the Late Pres... 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
Union troops enter the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #613718
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 Philadelphia and New York City...
Item #613719
April 24, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1865 All columns on all eight pages are black-bordered for the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Over half of the front page first column is taken up with heads including: "THE FUNERAL" "The Lying in State in Independence Hall, Philadelphia" "Scenes There Yesterday" "Immense Crowds of People Throughout the Day" "Se... 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
John Wilkes Booth is shot...
Item #613722
April 28, 1865
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1865. First column heads on the front page include: "The Assassination" "Booth Found Shot" "His Accomplice, Harrold, Captured" "The Dying Words of the Assassin" "No Confession Or Repentance" "A Hardened Wretch" "Full Details Of The Affair". The various accounts, dispatches and related reports al... 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
1865 William T. Sherman's army homebound...
Item #591117
May 2, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 2, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* Post Civil War march for home
Among the front page one column heads relating to the Civil War are: "Sherman's Men Marching Home", "Promiscuous Foraging Is Forbidden", "The Homeward March To Be Orderly", "Morgan's Command Surrender!", "The Funeral Corte... 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
Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #613695
May 7, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1865 The front page has some nice column heads on the closing events of the Civil War, including: "Danville" "Interesting Details of the March of the Sixth Corps to Danville, Va." "THE PLOT" "Flight of Sanders & Tucker from Montreal" "Canadian Views of the President's Proclamation" "SHERMAN" "Joh... See More
One of the last Confederate generals to to surrender...
Item #607416
May 8, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1865 The top of the front page has: "JOHNSTON'S SURRENDER" "The Time & Place of the Concluding Arrangements" "Number of Men and Guns Handed Over" "Names of Rebel General Officers Surrendered" "Singular Deference to Rebel Sensitiveness".
The front page also has: "News of the Assassination in Europe" &q... 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.
Chasing after Jeff Davis... Rebel generals surrender...
Item #577972
May 9, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1865
* Last of the Confederates surrendering... Joseph Johnston surrenders
* Jefferson Davis hunted
Among the many front page column heads are: "JOHNSTON'S SURRENDER" "Particulars of the Paroling of the Rebel Army at Greensboro" "Interview with Johnston and Hardee" "Hardee Thinks the Rebel Aristocracy Will Have t... See More
Beginning reconstruction in 1865...
Item #591415
May 9, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 9, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "NORTH CAROLINA" "Business Condition Of Raleigh" "The Female Secessionists" "Their Treasonable Occupation Gone" "The People Are In Favor of the Union" "The New Regime" "Rebels In Arms Outlawed" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nic... See More
Reward for capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #576916
May 11, 1865
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, Albany, New York, May 11, 1865 Although principally a farming-themed publication, there are a few news items, as near the back is: "Fugitives from Justice" which is a proclamation by President Johnson reading in part: "...appears from evidence...that the atrocious murder of the late President, Abraham Lincoln...incited, concerted, & procured by & betwe... See More
Abraham Lincoln murder trial...
Item #581368
May 11, 1865
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, May 11, 1865 This issue is loaded with advertisements and post Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported.
The front page has one column headings: "The Assassination In Europe", "The Profound Sensation Created".
Page 5 has: "The Latest News" "The Trial Of The Alleged Conspirators" "T... 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
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
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.
Grant promoted to Lieutenant-General...
Item #562231
May 20, 1865
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 20, 1865
* General Ulysses S. Grant promotion
* Jefferson Davis capture
* Civil War era original
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.
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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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Details on the capture of Jeff. Davis...
Item #584462
May 24, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 24, 1865
* The Capture of Jefferson Davis
* Union troops homecoming
Half of the first column on the front page is taken up with great heads on the parade of returning Civil War soldiers, including: "THE REVIEW", "The Grand Army of the Potomac Marching Through Pennsylvania Ave.", "The Great Military Pageant of the Age", "Th... See More
Returning soldiers from the Civil War... Jefferson Davis' plight...
Item #584466
May 24, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1865
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Jefferson Davis in custody
All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
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* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Jefferson Davis in custody
All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
Lincoln's funeral and more...
Item #172888
May 27, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1865 The front page features "Lewis Payne the Assassin" under guard, with text headed: "Capture of Davis", "Payne the Assassin" and "President Lincoln's Burial".
Inside includes a dramatic full page: "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865". A full page features a half page ill... See More
Interesting item on Jefferson Davis...
Item #604285
May 27, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 27, 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 ftpg. is taken up with: "The Military Situation" which reports on some closing events in the Civil War. A curious items beginning on the ftpg. & carrying over to page ... See More
Jefferson Davis indicted for treason...
Item #607207
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Sanders Heard to Say that Booth was Bossing the Job" "That Job was to Assas... See More
Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation...
Item #584815
May 30, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, May 30, 1865 Most of a column on page 2 is taken up with: "President Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation" issued at the end of the Civil War as part of his "Restoration" or reconstruction plan to reunite the states. This was a significant document towards achieving that end. Signed in type by him: Andrew Johnson. Following this do... See More
From the Reconstruction period following the Civil War
Item #587533
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June - August, 1865 * Five newspapers at the Civil War's end
When the last hostilities of the Civil War ended in May, 1865, it began the long period of healing for the divided country. The months immediately after the close of the war were full of uncertainly as to how to reconnect, how to heal, and how to repair all the damages of four years of war, both physic... See More
Trial of the conspirators, with Mrs. Surratt...
Item #172890
June 3, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 3, 1865 The front page is a cartoonish print concerning the end of the Civil War captioned: 'Check-Mate!' showing Jeff. Davis playing a game of chess with Uncle Sam, with war generals as the playing pieces.
Inside has a one-third page showing the various men involved in the: "Trial of the Conspirators--Pencil Sketches from Our Artist's Sketch-B... See More
Capture of Jefferson Davis... In a woman's dress...
Item #569204
June 3, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S NEWSPAPER, New York, June 3, 1865
* Great Jefferson Davis caught issue
* Front page print in woman's clothes
* Post Civil War key event
See the photo for the fascinating front page illustration which is captioned: "Capture of Jefferson Davis, At Irwinsville, Ga., at Daybreak on May 10th by Col. Pritchard and Men of Wilson's Corps.&quo... See More
Jeff Davis attempts escape dressed as a woman...
Item #591012
June 3, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 3, 1865
* Jefferson Davis' escape attempt
* Woman's clothes - dress
The front page has 1 1/2 columns on a trip: "Across The Continent" "Letters From Mr. Bowles--No. 2" "On the Plains--From Atchison to Kearney--The Indians--Storm on the Plains" which is a terrific travelogue (see for beginnin... See More
Last Days of the Civil War....
Item #216557
June 5, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 5, 1865
* Civil War Clean Up
* Beginning of Reconstruction
Front page has: "THE ARMIES", "Congratulatory Address of General Grant to the Armies" signed in type: U.S. Grant, "The March of the Sixth Corps to Alexandria", much more. Some margin wear but no loss of text.
Trial of Lincoln's assassins... Dr. Mudd...
Item #613694
June 7, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 7, 1865 The front page has nice one column heads including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Tuesday" "The Case of Dr. Mudd" "Attempt to Invalidate the Evidence of Thomas" "The Suppressed Testimony" "The Character of the Witnesses" and more, with the text taking about 2 1/2 columns on the front page.
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War-worn veterans parade in Washington...
Item #577974
June 9, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865 Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads. Also on the ftpg: "From Washington" "The Closing Pageant of the War" "The War-Worn Veterans Make a Splendid Appearance" & more. Ei... See More
"Johnny comes marching home"...
Item #172892
June 10, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1865 The full front page is a nice print of: "The Grand Review at Washington--General Meade & Staff Passing the Principal Stand" during a parade of returning Civil War soldiers. Another prime item is the doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled: "Victory And Death" showing six vignettes of the somber side of war (see).
Othe... See More
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