Union Newspapers from the Civil War
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Union Newspapers from the Civil War
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Browse our selection of Union newspapers from the U.S. Civil War. Discover how the Yankee side reported news of the war and find a collectible newspaper to make your own. Be sure to visit our main <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/entry/civil_war">Civil War newspapers</a> page, too.
Rebels to leave Richmond?
Item #661730
January 02, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 2, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Siege of Fortress Rosecrans" "The Fight at Overall's Creek" "The Battle of the Cedars" "RICHMOND" "Probable Designs of the Enemy to Make a Dash from Richmond" "WILMINGTON" "Admiral Porter Still at It" "He Continues to Shell Fort ... See More
Sherman's march to the sea...
Item #661729
January 09, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* Branchville SC South Carolina
* Final months of the Civil War
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Sherman Marching on Branchville, South Carolina" " Bragg Asking the Prayers of All Christians for Himself & His Army" "Opposition to Jeff. Davis' Prop... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #661491
June 15, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1862 Among the ftpg. column headlines on the Civil War are: "INTERESTING FROM NEW ORLEANS" News From North Carolina" "Mysterious Movements of the Rebel Forces" "Rebel Cavalry going in the Direction of Fredericksburg" "Arrival of the Jersey Blue" "News From Norfolk" and much more.
Eight pages, margin tears, some... See More
War-related events in Congress...
Item #661484
February 19, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Conscription Bill in the House" "A Home for Disabled Soldiers" "Copperheadism in the House" "Late Southern News" "Copperhead Movement in Kentucky" "From Cairo and Below" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Defeat of the rebels...
Item #661482
March 02, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "The Attack On Vicksburg" "Opening the Way to the Rear" "Skirmish & Defeat of the Rebels" "Notice to Deserters from the Potomac Army" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Naval events in the Civil War...
Item #661481
March 03, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Another Naval Disaster" "Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola by the Rebels" "Capture & Burning of the Ship Jacob Bell by the Florida" "Running the Wilmington, N.C., Blockade" "Resignation of General Sigel" and more.
Eight pages, great condition.
With a map of Savannah...
Item #660620
April 03, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 3, 1862
* Savannah, Georgia map
* Fort Pulaski
Among the column heads on the Civil War on inside pages are: "The War For The Union" "The Deportation of Slaves" "The Operations Near Savannah" "Official Report of Flag Officer Dupont" "The Rebels Utterly Demoralized" "Weak Stand by Ashby's Forces".
P... See More
Battle at Point of Rocks...Trent Affair
Item #659741
December 20, 1861
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, December 20, 1861
* "Point of Rocks" (Pennsylvania-Maryland border)
* The "Trent Affair"
This Civil war era issue has multiple war-related reports including one re: 'Point of Rocks." Another article is regards to 'The Trent Affair." Other news of the day and period advertising are found throughout. See images... See More
First printing of "Barbara Frietchie", by John Greenleaf Whittier...
Item #659697
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), October, 1863 This literary magazine contains the first publication of the famed poem by John Greenleaf Whittier: "Barbara Frietchie". It is a story of a very patriotic old woman in Frederick, Maryland, who would defy General Jackson as his troops entered town. The most famous line would have to be: "Shoot, if you must, this old gray head; But s... See More
1862 Civil War - Iuka Mississippi... Raising the Black Flag...
Item #657844
October 04, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, October 4, 1862
* Raising the Black Flag - the end of Yellow Fever Epidemic
* Raising the Black Flag - the end of Yellow Fever Epidemic
* The war in Missouri
This 8 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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
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Port Hudson... The Yazoo Pass Expedition...
Item #657842
March 17, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1863
* Yazoo Pass Expedition
* Port Hudson
This 8 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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIP
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* Yazoo Pass Expedition
* Port Hudson
This 8 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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "OPERATIONS ON THE MISSISSIP
Gen. McClellan nominated for President... Surrender of Fort Morgan, Alabama...
Item #657841
September 01, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 1, 1864
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
* Fort Morgan, Mobile, Alabama
* General McClellan Nominated for President
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHICAGO CONVENTION" "McClellan Nominated for President" "A Peace Horse and A
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Civil War map - Corinth, Mississippi.....
Item #657802
October 06, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 6, 1862.
* Pittsburg, Tennessee
* Monterey, Tennessee
* Purdy, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) 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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
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This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) 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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
Iceland... The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #656759
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, February, 1863 Towards the back of the issue under the "Monthly Record of Current Events" is content pertaining to the newly enacted Emancipation Proclamation.Other items within the issue are "A Californian in Iceland" which includes several illustrations; "The Gun-Boat Essex" and many more articles and illustration... See More
Ironclad monitors...
Item #656171
July 30, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 30, 1864 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 Campaign In Virginia" with subheads: "Return of the Enemy" and "Around Petersburgh".
Other reports in this issue are... See More
Map of the "liberation of Tennessee"...
Item #656068
June 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 21, 1862 The front page is dominated by a large & very detailed map headed: "THE LIBERATION OF EASTERN TENNESSEE" with an explanatory caption.
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Important From Memphis" "Activity of Guerrilla Bands" "the White River Expedition" "Gen. Buell Marching into East Tennessee&... See More
Map of the Big Black River valley in Louisiana...
Item #654302
February 21, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 21, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Additional Details of the Advance of Sherman's Expeditionary Force" "The Enemy Gradually Falling Back" "Cavalry Skirmish Near Baker's Creek" "Occupation of the City of Jackson" " and a bit more. Additional Civil War reports on inside pages.
Near the bot... See More
Map and other Civil War graphics...
Item #654300
January 05, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 5, 1865 Among the many ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "SHERMAN" "Savannah Under the Old Flag" "The Citizens Becoming Sociable" "General Sherman's Regulations for the Government of the City" "THOMAS" "The Entire Union Army in Motion" "STONEMAN" "The Great Raid in Western Virginia&qu... See More
The Civil War in Tennessee...
Item #653395
March 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Tennessee" "The Pursuit Of Van Dorn" "The Rear Guard Overtaken" "Reported Escape of Col. Coburn and 2,000 Men" "The New British Piratical Fleet".
Eight pages, uncut, nice condition.
Detailed review of Les Misérables...
First printing of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"...
Item #652426
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), July, 1863 * Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"
* an original, contemporary printing - 1st appearance
signed with the pen name "A Peaceable Man"
* same year review of Victor Hugo's, "Les Misérables"
When one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne, most minds are rightfully immediately drawn to his mas... See More
Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #652419
October 25, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia
* Santa Rosa Island, Florida
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" The Recent Battle on the Upper Potomac" "Interesting Details of the Engagement" "The Account of the Reported Fight in the Mississippi" "Union Report of the Fight at Santa Rosa Isl... See More
Elizabeth City, North Carolina...
Item #651972
April 25, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1862
* Elizabeth City, North Carolina
* Siege of Yorktown, Virginia
* Nashville, Tennessee
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 Fortress Monroe" "Union Account of the Fight Near Elizabeth City... See More
Day 2 reports of the 1st official Memorial Day...
Item #651767
June 01, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 1, 1868 Page 5 has, under the heading "Our Dead Heroes," multiple, day 2 reports regarding the 1st official Memorial Day celebrations from throughout the country. Locations include Jersey City, Newark, Nashville, Providence, Hartford, Portland, St. Louis, Dayton, and more. Nice to have these early reports. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complet... See More
Union rule at Chattanooga...
Item #651646
October 01, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 1, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans' Army" "No Further Demonstrations by the Rebels" "Interesting From the South" "Gillmore's Batteries at Work Again" "Rumored Evacuation by Burnside of East Tennessee" "The Union Rule at Chattanooga" and more.
First Battle of Springfield, Missouri...
Item #651638
October 28, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 28, 1861.
* Battle of Ball's Bluff - Virginia
* First Battle of Springfield, Missouri
* Romney, West Virginia
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 REBELLION" "Important from West Virginia" "Defeat of the... See More
The Civil War in Western Virginia...
Item #651570
October 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Western Virginia" "Gen. Rosecrans Driving the Rebels Before Him" "Fight Between a Rebel Battery & a Gunboat on the Lower Potomac" "Important From Kentucky" "Important From Missouri" & much more.
Eight ... See More
Death of Jefferson Davis?
Item #651569
September 05, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1861 Among the various front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmatory Reports of the Death of Jefferson Davis" "Unfounded Rumors of Conflicts in Virginia" "Eagerness of the Hostile Armies for Battle" "Particulars of the Attack & Repulse of the Rebels at Lexington" "Death of J... See More
Fighting the Indians during the Civil War...
Item #651471
September 24, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1863
* Battle of Chickamauga
Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Rosecrans's Army - The Fight Still in Progress" "Gen. Blunt's Campaign - The Indian Territory and Western Arkansas Regained to the Union" "Fromm Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "War's Changes" "The Latest Instance of... See More
Attempts to destroy the new ironside monitors...
Item #651462
October 15, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1863 The ftpg. has reporting on the Battle of Bristoe Station with: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Fighting on Monday". Also: "The Attempts to Destroy the Ironsides" "The Injuries to the Monitors" "From Charleston--Another Attempt to Destroy the Ironsides". More war reporting on pate 2 as well.
Four pages... See More
Much action near Charleston...
Item #651171
February 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Removal of Gen. Butler" "The Affair Off Charleston Harbor" "The Affair at Fort Donelson" "The Rebels Driven in Great Disorder" "The Blockade of Charleston" "They were To Attack the City" "The Defeat of Pryor on the Blackwater" "... See More
Rebel version of the capture of Fort Fisher...
Item #651157
January 24, 1865
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1865 Among the column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Peace Rumors" "From the Army of the Ohio" "Why the Conquest of the South Was Necessary" "Slavery in the Kentucky Legislature" "Additional From Fort Fisher" "Adm. Porter on the Situation" "Rebel Versions of the Capture... See More
A letter from Denver...
Item #651150
April 24, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 24, 1862 Nice ftpg. letter: "From the Gold Mines" dated at Denver City, April, 1862. Pages 2 & 4 have various Civil War reports (see).
Four pages, very nice condition.
The end of the war is near...
Item #651145
March 17, 1865
UTICA EVENING TELEGRAPH, New York, March 17, 1865 The ftpg. has: "Official War Bulletin" "Sherman at Fayetteville" "Meets No Opposition" "How Hampton Whipped Kilpatrick" "Forrest Has 15,000 Men". Included is a dispatch signed in type: U.S. Grant, Lt. Gen.
Pg. 2 has: "North Carolina" "Kinston in Shofield's Hands" "... See More
Rebels fail at mine exploding...
Item #650964
August 08, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 8, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "The Rebel Experiment in Mine Exploding" "Complete Failure of the Effort" "Rebel Forgeries" "The Attack on Mobile" and more inside as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Jeff Davis won't negotiate...
Item #650826
December 29, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 29, 1863 Pg. 2 has: "The $300 Exemption: Is it For the Benefit of the Rich or the Poor?". The ftpg. has: "From Washington--Capture of a Rebel Schooner" and "From Fortress Monroe - Arrival of Union Prisoners--Refusal of Jeff Davis to Further Negotiate with Gen. Butler...".
Four pages, large folio size, good conditoin. Folder s... See More
Battle of Chattanooga...
Item #650777
November 30, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 30, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Fighting On Friday" "The Strength of Our Position" "A Cavalry Engagement on Thursday" "Gen. Meade's Advance" "From Tennessee" "Longstreet Recalled From Knoxville" "A Part o the Town Burned" ... See More
The battle at Chattanooga...
Item #650770
November 25, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 25, 1863 The top f the ftpg. has reports: "From Chattanooga - A Reconnaissance In Force - A Gallant Advance - A Federal Success". Also on the ftpg: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Siege of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and more.
Four pages, nice condition, large folio size. The folder noted is for the issue folded in h... 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
The Civil War in Virginia...
Item #650757
August 12, 1863
THE BOSTON ADVERTISER, Aug. 12, 1863 There are various Civil War reports on page 1 and 22 including column heads: "The Southern Opposition" "The Siege of Charleston" "The War In Virginia" "The Resources of the South Exhausted" "The Negro Question" and more. There is some reports concerning George A. Custer.
Four pages, never bound nor trimme... See More
From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...
Item #649275
(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.
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Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #649219
(10) THE CIVIL WAR--a lot of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or NY Tribune and/or NY Herald, much like those listed throughout our website, in good shape and all with front page war news. These New York titles were well-known for their detailed Civil War reporting. An excellent way to obtain an intimate view of this critical and
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Map of 1862 Fredericksburg... Civil War...
Item #648893
April 22, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1862
* Fredericksburg Virginia map
* Siege of Yorktown
* Battle of Lee's Mill
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Movement Of Gen. McDowell Against Fredericksburgh." Plus there are various one column heads: "Old Point & Yorktown" "Another Unpleasant Storm on the Peninsula" "The Capture of... See More
Civil War map of Port Hudson...
Item #648874
March 31, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1863 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE NAVAL BATTLE AT PORT HUDSON. Plan of Admiral Farragut's Gallant Attack on the Rebel Batteries." First column heads include: "Important From New Orleans' "Details of the Movement Against Port Hudson" "Admiral Farragut Passes the Forts with Hartford & the Albatross... See More
Skirmishing with the enemy...
Item #648662
August 25, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, August 25, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "General Sherman's Army" "Gen. Sheridan's Army" "The Failure of Wheeler's Raid" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "Another Battle Expected Soon".
Eight pages, very nice condition.
John Heenan vs. Tom King... a great boxing collectible...
Item #648525
December 26, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1863
* John Heenan vs. Tom King
* One of the greatest fights of the 19th century
* Heenan's last fight... was he cheated... drugged?
The front page has nearly two columns of reporting regarding the famous (or infamous?) champion prize-fight between John Heenan and Tom King. Heenan eventually lost the fight but later claimed he was cheated by being dr... See More
Mustering out Negro troops...
Item #647559
September 20, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Jefferson Davis
From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More
News from "the rebellion"...
Item #647556
September 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861
* First Battle of Lexington
* Missouri State Guard victory
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
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