Confederate Civil War
Authentic newspapers from the Civil War South are extremely rare in comparison to their Northern counterparts. They were often printed under extreme conditions with limited supplies. Please enjoy.Confederate Civil War
Authentic newspapers from the Civil War South are extremely rare in comparison to their Northern counterparts. They were often printed under extreme conditions with limited supplies. Please enjoy.
News from the Confederacy...
Item #639247
February 28, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 1862 This was one of just a few newspapers which printed in the masthead: "Confederate States of America" (see).
Among the front page war-related reports are: "Confederate Congress--Confirmation of Brigadier-Generals--Bill for a Commanding General Introduced" "Proclamation of Martial Law in Norfolk, Portsmouth, etc.... See More
Confederate newspaper on the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #639239
April 18, 1861
NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT, Louisiana, April 18, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from Ne... See More
Battle of Shiloh reported in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #639209
April 17, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 17, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The ftpg. has: "Bitter Attack on Gen. McClellan" "The War In America". Inside includes: "Gen. Beauregard" "The Women of the South" "The enemy In Essex" "A Year of War" and more, but the most notable report is over two columns tak... See More
The South seems tired of war... Robert E. Lee named commander-in-chief...
Item #639200
February 6, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Feb. 6, 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 months of the Civil War.
The ftpg. has a small item: "It is stated that Seward is to meet our commissioners at Fort... See More
Recurring Sets - at a significant discount...
Item #638562
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Jefferson Davis... Lincoln's war declaration...
Item #637934
May 1, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, May 1, 1861 Wilmington was a major Atlantic Ocean port city for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and was one of the last ports to fall to Union forces in 1865. It ranked equal in size to Atlanta according to the 1860 census, and was a major point of entry for supplies for the entire Confederacy, exporting cotton & tobacco in exchange for ... See More
"Confederate States of America" in the masthead...
Item #637933
April 30, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, April 30, 1864 This was one of just a few newspapers from the Confederacy which actually printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline (see). The front page has a wealth of war-related content including: "Latest Northern News" "Latest From the Peninsula" "From Mobile--More of Banks' Defeat" "... See More
Report from an escaped prisoner...
Item #637932
July 11, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, July 11, 1862 This was one of just a few newspapers from the Confederacy which actually printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline (see images). The front page has a few war-related items such as: "From Grenada, Miss. - Reported Capture of Gen. Curtis & 6000 Federal Prisoners" "From Jackson, Miss. - Latest F... See More
Just prior to the Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #637931
December 22, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, December 22, 1862 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederac... See More
Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Item #637930
August 15, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, August 15, 1863 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the... See More
Funeral of Prince Albert... Female spy...
Item #637929
January 15, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 15, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. the ftpg. is taken up with ads plus news reports from Europe including; "The Mason-Slidell Affair" and the "Funeral of Prince Albert". Page 2 has a lengthy editorial which discusses several topics including how the winter has slowed the Yankee forces, and also: "The... See More
Yankees growing tired of the war...
Item #637928
January 30, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 30, 1863 A nice newspaper from not only the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states. Among the front page reports are: "The War In the East" "City Intelligence" "the White Flag" "Castle Thunder Items" "What the Yankee Soldiers Say & Think of the War--Growing Sick of the Job of Crus... See More
Battle of Resaca, and much more...
Item #637926
May 25, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, May 25, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate states, the city through which all important war news flowed. Among front page items are: "The War News" which takes over a column & has a subhead: "From The Peninsula--Outrages by the Yankees In New Kent & Charles City Counties" "The Cadet Corps In ... See More
"The War News--Another Confederate Success"...
Item #637925
March 12, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 12, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy with a wealth of war-related news, from the Confederate perspective.
The front page has some nice war coverage with heads and subheads including; "The War News--Another Confederate Success" "From The Peninsula" "East Tennessee" "The Late Invasion of the E... See More
Morgan's cavalry raid...
Item #637507
April 10, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 10, 1862 A newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "Before The Battle" "From the Federal Capital" ""Defense of the West Bank of the Mississippi" and a wealth of war-related subheads. Inside includes: "Andy Johnson's Speech" "Our Army in North Mississippi" "York... See More
Rare Union occupation newspaper with the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #637462
October 4, 1862
THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 1862 This newspaper was established in March of 1862 after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War. Issued in a "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military reports and other items. It is also interesting that a Union newspaper was published in South Carolina considering the state r... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #637235
December 24, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, December 24, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Rare Confederate title
* Publishher on the run
If the title and city of publication seem to indicate an error, but there is not one. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June ... See More
General Johnston's lengthy & detailed report...
Item #637203
March 31, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 31, 1864 This was one of just a few newspapers from the Confederacy which actually printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline (see). Certainly the dominant content on the front page is the very lengthy: "Gen. Johnston's Report" and "The History of the Military Operations of the past year in Missi... See More
Chattahoochee Arsenal... Fort Sumter... Star of the West...
Item #637195
January 14, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, January 14, 1861 Wilmington was a major Atlantic Ocean port city for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and was one of the last ports to fall to Union forces in 1865. It ranked equal in size to Atlanta according to the 1860 census, and was a major point of entry for supplies for the entire Confederacy, exporting cotton & tobacco in exchange... See More
Very uncommon "Confederate" title...
Item #636926
June 18, 1862
THE CHRISTIAN BANNER, Fredericksburg, Virginia, June 18, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
This is certainly one of the more rare newspapers from this Confederate state. This newspaper began in 1848 but ceased publication in 1862. Its editor, James Hunnicut, was a minister of a Free Will 'Union' congregation, was considered to be quite eccentric. As the war neared he became an... See More
Confederate newspaper from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #636868
March 27, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, March 27, 1863
* Rare Confederate title from the Civil War
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The ftpg.... See More
Jefferson Davis gives thanks for the victory at Chickamauga...
Item #636729
October 19, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 1863
* Battle of Chickamauga
* Jefferson Davis address
This was one of the few newspapers which had: "Confederate States of America" printed in the masthead (see). There is much reporting on the Civil War--from the Confederate perspective--including front page items headed: "Important From Virginia--Another Battle... See More
Confederate newspaper from Raleigh... State of medical care in the Confederacy...
Item #636725
December 1, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 1864
* Rare Confederate title
* Civil War nears the end
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 lengthy article o... See More
Confederates admit a defeat near Petersburg...
Item #636692
August 23, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, August 23, 1864
* Rare Confederate title
* Richmond-Petersburg campaign
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has much on the Civil War with items headed: "The War News" which includes reports from various fields of operation; "Latest News From the North" "An Armistice Pre... See More
The Civil War reaches into Florida...
Item #636195
April 14, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 14, 1862 Much war reporting in this Confederate newspaper including front page: "From Savannah" "Bombardment of Fort Pulaski!" "The Draft" "From the Valley" "The Virgina's Second Trial" "The Evacuation of Fernardina--Col. Edward Hopkin's Report" "The Fight at New Smyrna, Florida... See More
Just prior to the 2nd battle of Bull Run...
Item #636111
August 28, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 28, 1862
* Pre-Second Battle of Bull Run
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has much concerning the Civil War including items headed; "From The Seat of War" which reports that: "...Pope is hastily retreating to Alexandria, where it was expected he would ma... See More
From the Confederacy, late in the Civil War...
Item #635496
August 10, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 1864
* From the origin of the Civil War
Various ftpg. reports on the Civil War include: "Inglorious Tidings From Mobile" "Credit For Victory" "The Crew of the Alabama" "Our Counter-Mining at Petersburg" "Hunter's Atrocities in the Valley of Virginia" "South Carolina Troops Engage... See More
Uncommon title from the Confederacy...
Item #634498
August 28, 1861
DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, August 28, 1861
* Very rare Confederate title from North Carolina
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy, as rarely have I seen it offered.
There is much Civil War reporting in this issue, with a considerable Confederate bias. Among the front page reports are: "The Latest Dispatches From Washington" "... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #634437
April 13, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, April 13, 1864
* From the origin of the Civil War
This is one of just a few titles in the South which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline (see). Among the ftpg. articles are: "From Richmond--Good News From Mobile--Defeat of Banks' Army--Great Loss of the Enemy" "From Dalton. Arr... See More
Much news from the Confederacy...
Item #634315
January 13, 1862
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, January 13, 1862 Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The Northern Congress--Important Discussion on the War--The Battle of Ball's Bluff--An Investigation Ordered--Slavery And The War" which takes over 2 columns. Also on the front page: "Notes Of The War" with subhe... See More
Confederates admit a defeat near Petersburg...
Item #634312
January 14, 1865
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 14, 1865
* Negroes in the Union armies
* Confederacy collapsing
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has much on the Civil War with items headed: "The War News" which includes reports from various fields of operation; "The Courts" "Consolidation" &quo... See More
Jefferson Davis proclaims a day of thanksgiving and prayer..
Item #633513
February 28, 1865
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 28, 1865
* Jefferson David proclamation
* Confederate Day of Thanksgiving
Not only a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The War News" which mentions an expected siege upon Petersburg, and that: "...Grant probably designs another experiment upon our lines before Sherman can possibly g... See More
Rare Confederate title from Petersburg...
Item #633505
August 15, 1863
THE DAILY EXPRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, Aug. 15, 1863
* Rare Confederate title
Petersburg was a critical city to the Confederacy, located not far south of the capital of Richmond, and the focus of a six month long siege when ended in early April, 1865, when Lee withdrew his troops from Petersburg and urged Jefferson Davis to remove the capital from Richmond. The war would end shortly ... See More
Much Civil War reporting in this Confederate newspaper...
Item #633373
April 4, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, April 4, 1862
* From the Confederate capital
* First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia
A nice newspaper from the Confederate capital. The front page has war-related reports with: "Floyd's Brigade" "The Army of the Peninsula" "From Pig Point" and "From the Coast". There is also a lengthy list of: "The Batt... See More
Confederate reporting on the Civil War... Reward for Benjamin Butler...
Item #633365
January 10, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863
* General Benjamin "The Beast" Butler reward
* From the origin of the Civil War
Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers.
On the front page at the top of the first column is: "The Naval Victory At Galveston" "Official From Ge... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #633364
January 23, 1864
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, January 23, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Edward Lloyd Thomas
The front page features a print of: "Brigadier-General E. L. Thomas" with a brief biography of him as well (see). Inside includes a column-long editorial on the Civil War, including: "The interval of winter is not one of inactivity to the enemy. Though... See More
Sherman marching through Georgia...
Item #633259
November 23, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea - Georgia
* In a rare Confederate title
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... See More
Dispatch signed by Robert E. Lee... Anti-Grant editorial...
Item #633257
July 1, 1864
THE RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 1, 1864 Not just a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. "The War News" which has various reports and also includes an introduction to a dispatch by Robert E. Lee, the intro including: "...the following official dispatch from General Lee, relative to the raiders was...posted...But for the forerunning insane ta... See More
"The War Tax In Virginia"...
Item #633256
January 6, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 6, 1864 Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but from the capital of the Confederacy.
Among the front page items are: "The War News" which has several reports (see); also: "Averill Prisoners" "The War Tax In Virginia" "The Anti-Substitute Law "The Blockade--The Cotton Question Again" 'The Courts... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #633255
November 18, 1861
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Nov. 18, 1861
* Battle of Belmont, Missouri & more
Not only a Confederate newspaper, but from the capital of the Confederacy as well.
Half of the ftpg. is taken up with advertisements while the other half includes: "The Rebels & Their Capital" "Richmond and Its Environs" "Notes of a Recent Tour in the South" whic... See More
Rare Confederate issue from Petersburg...
Item #633148
August 15, 1863
THE DAILY EXPRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, Aug. 15, 1863 Petersburg was a critical city to the Confederacy, located not far south of the capital of Richmond, and the focus of a six month long siege when ended in early April, 1865, when Lee withdrew his troops from Petersburg and urged Jefferson Davis to remove the capital from Richmond. The war would end shortly thereafter.
This is an uncommo... See More
On the fall of New Orleans, Monitor vs. the Merrimac, & Jeff Davis' Proclamation...
Item #632896
May 8, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 8, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* Fall of New Orleans
* Jefferson Davis Proclamation
The ftpg. has: "The Northern Congress - The Negro Question Again" and: "From Nashville--Army of Occupation--Loyalty of the Native Citizens--Yankees Have a Hard Road to Travel". Page 2 has: "New Orleans Before the Surrender" "... See More
Wealth of Confederate reporting from this fascinating newspaper title...
Item #632881
December 29, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, Dec. 29, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi. See the information below concerning its history.
The front page is mostly taken up with the: "Address Of President Davis - Delivere... See More
From the Confederate capital...
Item #632784
January 6, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 6, 1862
* Rare rebel title
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The prime feature of the front page is an extremely detailed, round by round account of: "The Great Prize Fight" which went 251 rounds and three hours and two minutes. Also on the front page: "Yankee Bombast" "Su... See More
Follow-up to the fall of Vicksburg...
Item #632782
August 26, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1863
* Post fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
The front page has some war items including: "From General Lee's Army" "The Rappahannock Expedition" "City Intelligence" "Flat of Truce" "Hotel De Vicksburg" and a few other items.
The... See More
Small broadside "Extra" on the Battle of Missionary Ridge, from Chattanooga...
Item #632658
November 25, 1863
DAILY REBEL EXTRA. A truly terrific & exceedingly rare little broadside (printed on one side only), being a small "Extra" edition of the Famous "Chattanooga Daily Rebel" newspaper from the Confederacy. See the bottom of this listing for the interesting history of this "traveling" newspaper. This broadside measures just 4 by 5 3/4 inches, untrimmed with wide ... See More
Lincoln compares unfavorably to King George III...
Item #632250
January 11, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 11, 1862 Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Half of the front page is taken up with ads, and half with news & other items including: "The Case of Brownlow", "Mr. Thomas' Plan for the Reorganization of the Virginia Forces", "There's Life in the Old Land Yet", &... See More
Rare issue from New Orleans during the Confederacy...
Item #632247
October 26, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, February 7, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fig... See More
Creating the Confederate Seal & Motto...
Item #631906
October 6, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 1862
* Great Seal of the Confederate States of America
This was one of the few newspapers from the Confederacy which printed: "Confederate States of America" within its dateline (see). The front page has various war-related reports including a black-bordered account of the: "Death of Brig. Gen. Wm. Duncan Smith" with much ... See More
"Memphis" newspaper printed in Atlanta, Georgia... Jefferson Davis' stirring address to his soldiers...
Item #631573
February 14, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
See the bottom of this listing for the fascinating history of this newspaper. Among the front page items are: "President Davis' Address to the Army" which is rather lengthy & signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This is a very nice, rousing address to his soldiers having near the end:&... See More
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