Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Celebrating the victories... One of Lincoln's last public speeches...
Item #605688
April 11, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1865 From two days after the surrender of Lee at Appomattox, and 3 days before Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre. The first column heads include: "OUR VICTORIES" "How They were Received in the City Yesterday" "400 guns Fired in the Park" "Another Salute at Union Square To-Day" "Rejoicings Throughout The C... 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
Perhaps the best to be had on Lincoln's assassination... A Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #607269
April 15, 1865
DAILY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865 As might be imagined newspapers from Washington reporting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are exceedingly scarce and exceedingly desirable. Although newspapers from New York & Philadelphia remain among the most sought-after because of their proximity to Washington and the stature of big city newspapers, they pale in compariso... 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
First report content in an April 18, 1865 newspaper...
Item #605686
April 18, 1865
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, April 18, 1865 This being a semi-weekly, this is the first report of Lincoln's assassination in this edition and as such it condenses many of the reports from the daily edition of this venerable newspaper from the previous 3 days.
All columns on all 8 pages have wide black mourning rules. The front page has: "Assassination of Mr. Lincoln" which... 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
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
Jeff Davis involved in Lincoln's murder...
Item #604968
May 4, 1865
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 4, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "THE NEWS" "The Great Conspiracy!" "The President's Proclamation" "Unearthing of the Skulking Traitors!" "Immense Rewards For Their Arrest" "$100,000 on the Head of Jeff. Davis, Booth's Accomplice" "Davis and Cabinet Implicated in Mr. Lincoln's Mur... 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
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
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 Jeff Davis...
Item #577987
May 27, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 27, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured in women's clothing?
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 c... See More
Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation...
Item #584814
May 30, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, May 30, 1865
* Post Civil War reconstruction
* Amnesty proclamation
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... See More
From the Reconstruction period following the Civil War
Item #587533
June 1, 1865
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
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.
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
Reconstruction efforts...
Item #582994
June 10, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, June 10, 1865
* Southern reconstruction
* Joseph E. Johnston
Obviously a military-themed publication so a nice title for Civil War content, even for reports from shortly after the end of the war.
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Military Situation". Other articles within include: "The General Principles of Tactics" "Li... See More
Reconstruction & Grant's thanks to the military...
Item #604287
June 10, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, June 10, 1865 Obviously a military-themed publication so a nice title for Civil War content, even for reports from shortly after the end of the war.
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Military Situation". Other articles within include: "The General Principles of Tactics" "Life In Libby Prison" "A Plan for Recons... See More
The Civil War comes to an end in Texas...
Item #605269
June 10, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1865 Front page heads at the top of the first column: "The Last Of The Rebellion" "Surrender of the Forts at Sabine Pass" "Galveston Probably Occupied" "Capture of the Rebel General Wilcox" "Destruction of the Blockade Runner Denbigh". Included is a detailed report from a naval correspondent headed: "Occupat... See More
End of the Civil War... Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #578577
June 11, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Ending the Civil War
From shortly after the end of the Civil War, with ftpg. heads including: "The War In The Southwest" "Occupation of Alexandria & Shreveport" "The People Rejoice Over the Close of the Rebellion" as well as: "Trial of The Assassins&q... See More
Military cleanup... Post Civil War Reconstruction...
Item #545692
June 12, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, June 12, 1865.
* Post civil war reconstruction
* New York City's poor
* Military cleanup
Front page report:
* Our City's Condition
* The Tenement Houses & Their Inhabitants
* Frail Structures, Small Rooms, Foul Smells & Disease Breeding Receptacles
* People Huddled Together Like Sheep--Men, Women & Children...in Close & Conta... See More
Battle of Bull Run dedication...
Item #552241
June 13, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, NY, June 13, 1865
* Battle of Bull Run dedication
* Manassas, Virginia
Front page has one column headlines that include: "In Memoriam!" "The First of Our Hundred Battle Monuments" "An Official Visit to the Field of Bull Run" "Dedication of a Cenotaph to the Glorious Dead" "Appearance of the Historic Ground&quo... See More
Monuments dedicated at Bull Run...
Item #557306
June 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, New York, June 13, 1865
* Battle of Bull Run monument
* Manassas, Virginia
Front page has: "Bill Run" "The Final Victory on the First Battle Field of the Rebellion" "The Dead Heroes of Manassas" "Interesting Ceremonies of Dedicating the Monuments Marking the REsting Place of Our Braves" "The Herald'... See More
Presidential Proclamation... Removal of Trade Restrictions...
Item #558443
June 14, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, New York, June 14, 1865
* Andrew Johnson on reconstruction the South
* Southern trade resuming
* Post civil war reporting
The front page has: "Reorganization" "Important Proclamation by the President" "Appointment of Judge William L. Sharkey as Provisional Gov. of Mississippi" "Removal of Restrictions on Tr... See More
Post Civil War baseball game with box scores....
Item #203605
June 16, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1865 Page 5 has: "Out-Door Sports" " Base Ball" "Philadelphia Vs. Brooklyn". The summary mentions "a bevy of the fair ones" at the match and that "...with the crowd, the field of players in uniform, and the...banners on...flag-staffs on the grounds...the scene was picturesque in the extreme." About the game it mentions:... See More
First Hebrew Free School in New York City... Reconstruction...
Item #581540
June 16, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1865
* 1st Hebrew free school in NYC
* Post Civil War reconstruction
The front page has a great amount of content on the Reconstruction process in the South including: "Reconstruction Gossip at the National Capital" "The People of the South Converted by the Sword to the Northern Version of the Constitution" "They Accept the Overth... See More
Follow-up to the Civil War... Prisoner cruelties...
Item #172894
June 17, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 17, 1865 The full front page shows: "Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State" with an article on him on page 2. Other articles are: "The Fate Of Davis" "The Day of Reckoning" "The Conspiracy Trial".
Inside ha a nice, large print of: "Major-General William T. Sherman", and smaller prints of: "General Weitzel&#... See More
Item #583642
June 17, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, June 17, 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. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving the latest reports on war-related actives just after the conclusion of the war.
Other reports inside are headed:... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #605277
June 17, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "The Trial" "Ben Wood's $25,000 Montreal Draft" "Booth Also a Customer of the Bank" "Reported Order for the Arrest of Ben Wood" "Washington" "Reception of the Richmond Colored Delegation by the President"" "Enumeration of Their Alleged Punishments &a... See More
Reconstruction after the Civil War...
Item #587064
June 21, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1865
* Post Civil War South
* Freed slaves
The first column on the ftpg. has some nice heads on Reconstruction efforts in the South, including: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "The Views of the Members on Reconstruction" "The Status of the Negro as a Freedman" "Admiral Dahlgren's Farewell to His Squadron" "Mortality Among... See More
Good coverage on the trial of Lincoln's assassins... Reconstruction...
Item #605276
June 22, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 22, 1865 The front page has: "Reconstruction" "Proclamation By The President" which is signed in type: Andrew Johnson; "Appointment of Provisional Governor for Alabama" & more. Page 5 has: "THE TRIAL" "Payne's Guilt Not Denied, but Palliated on the Ground of Southern Education" "He is Pronounced a Pro-Slaver... See More
General Custer in the Civil War...
Item #172896
June 24, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1865 The full front page is a nice print of: "Lieutenant-General Grant visiting General Scott at Cozzens's Hotel, West Point".
Among the nice prints within this issue is a full page of: "Sheridan and His Generals" with each labeled, perhaps the most notable being "Custer" some 11 years before his death at Little Big H... See More
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