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Lincoln's triumphal advance to his inaugural...
Item #651026
February 23, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 23, 1861
* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.
Page 4 has 2 1/2 columns headed: "Movements Of Mr. Lincoln" "Ceremonies At Philadelphia" "From Philadelphia to Harrisburg"' Reception by the Legislature of the Keystone State" "Speech Of Mr. Lincoln" "Our Correspondent's Account of the Trip&q... See More
Carson City... Virginia City... Jamaica... Presidential election reporting (Lincoln)...
Item #650809
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1861 Featured in this issue is an article "A Peep at Washoe" which includes coverage on silver mining, Carson City, Virginia City and much more.Other articles include "Cast-away in Jamaica" and other additional stories and illustrations included.
Near the back under "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a report... See More
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address, and his historic Amnesty Proclamation...
Item #650789
December 10, 1863
DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, Dec. 10, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
* Amnesty proclamation
Close to half of the ftpg. is taken up with the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address, with much on the progress of the Civil War in 1863. It is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. This is followed by: "Proclamatio... See More
Mrs. Harris is acquitted of involvement in Lincoln's murder...
Item #650683
July 20, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Mary Harris acquitted
* Reconstruction era
The top of the front page has: "Mary Harris' Trial" "Conclusion of the Washington Murder Case" "Exciting Scenes in the Court" "Sharp Practice of the Lawyers for the Defence" "Verdict of Acquittal" (see photos).
Other ... See More
Congregation Sherith Israel mourns... Lincoln's funeral...
Item #650671
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1865
* Congregation Shearith Israel
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Jews mourn the loss of the president
Although somewhat inconspicuous, perhaps the most notable item within this black bordered issue is the page 7 mention, under the heading "Portuguese Synagogue, Nineteenth Street," of the mourning services held at The Congregation Sherith Isr... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #650268
February 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1861
* Lincoln's new administration
The front page reports the ominous events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months. Also content on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln with first column headlines including: "The Finale of the Peace Conference", "Movements of Mr. Lincoln", &quo... See More
Lincoln's inauguration and inaugural address, from a racist's perspective...
Item #649988
March 11, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK, March 11, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 2nd presidential inauguration
* Rare pro-white title
Fine coverage of Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration & inaugural address. Keep in mind that this was a racist newspaper in the North, calling itself: "An Anti-Abolition Democratic Paper For White Men" on the back page.
Understanding this, it... See More
Two accounts of Mosby's famous "Greenback Raid", in a Confederate newspaper.....
Item #649461
October 18, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, October 18, 1864
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* Rare Confederate title
This newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy has much reporting on the Civil War, but perhaps the most significant is a back page account with heads: "From the Valley--Capture Of A Railroad Train" which includes in part: &... See More
From the Confederate capital... A 251-round boxing match...
Item #648972
January 6, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 6, 1862
* Rare rebel title
* Account of the 251- round boxing match between Edward Burnett and James Fitzgerald
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 th... See More
Battle of Gettysburg, from close to the battlefield... Lincoln's congratulations...
Item #648899
July 9, 1863
WEEKLY PATRIOT UNION, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg - Civil War
* From the capital of Pennsylvania
As terrific as it would be to find a newspaper from Gettysburg on the Battle of Gettysburg, we have yet to find one. Which is why this newspaper from nearby Harrisburg--just up the road from Gettysburg by 38 miles, the capital of Pennsylvania, the closest ... See More
In the North, but pro-South... "obituary" on the editor...
Item #648781
January 25, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1865
* Editor Samuel Medary obituary
* Rare pro-Confederate publication
Among the various articles are "From the South--Confederate Sorrow over the Retirement of Butler--the Battles he Lost & the Trophies he Won---Why he Didn't go Ashore at Fort Fisher" "Remarkable Speech in the Confederate Congress" "Missouri--Poli... See More
President Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation...
Item #648614
September 9, 1867
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 9, 1867 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "The Amnesty Proclamation" "More Executive Clemency" "The Excepted Classes" which includes the full text of the document, signed in type by the President: Andrew Johnson. Pg. 2 has some editorial comment on the Proclamation as well.
As a bit of history a website no... See More
Confederate reports from near the end of the Civil War...
Item #648539
January 13, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 1865
* 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 includes: "Local An... See More
History is about to be made...
Item #648536
March 29, 1861
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 29, 1861
* From the origin of the Civil War just prior to the outbreak
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union which it did on Dec. 20, 1860. Plus the war began in Charleston harbor with the bombing of Fort Sumter just two weeks after the date of this issue.
The front page has: "United States Army & Navy News&q... See More
Battle of Darbytown Road...
Item #648350
October 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, October 10, 1864
* Battle of Darbytown and New Market Roads
* Richmond-Petersburg Campaign
* Abraham Lincoln
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND", "Particulars of the Desperate Rebel Attack on the 7th", "Our Cavalry Overwhelmed & Drives Back, Losing Eight Guns", "The Attack Up... See More
Amnesty offered to Confederates from the Civil War...
Item #648238
September 11, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, September 11, 1867 The top of page 6 has a column headed: "Amnesty Proclaimed" "The Executive Proclamation" followed by the full text signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
As a bit of history a website notes: On May 29, 1865, following the end of the Civil War, President Johnson issued an amnesty proclamation. Under this proclamation former Confe... See More
What Lincoln stands for...
Item #647689
January 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
Page 5 has: "Important From Springfield--The Position of The President Elect" noting: "...Mr. Lincoln is not committed to the border state compromise, nor to any other. He stands immovably on the Chicago platform & he will neither acquiesce in, nor counsel his friends to acquiesce in any compromise...&q... See More
A Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #647560
July 20, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 20, 1864
* Rare pro Confederate title
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
Among the reports are: "Gen. Hunter's Campaign--His Imbecility & Vandalism" "Bad Principles--Bad Men!" "The President's Fast Day Proclamation" signed in type: Abraham Lincoln; "War News of the Week" "General Forrest--Southern News&quo... See More
The Modoc Indian War, and the massacre...
Item #647421
June 10, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, June 10, 1873 The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Modoc Indian War, with: "THE MODOCS" "A Cruel Massacre" "A Train of Prisoners Attacked by Oregon Volunteers" "Little John, Tehee Jack, Pony Mooch and Others Killed". Page 3 has an interesting article: "Abraham Lincoln's Duel--Forgotten Inci... See More
A Memphis newspaper printed in Jackson, Mississippi...
Item #647355
January 31, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 31, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. Note that the city of publication, "Jackson", is noted near the top of page 2.
The front page has much on the war including: "Federal Reports from Port Hudson" "From ... See More
North Carolina has rejoined the Union?
Item #647132
November 28, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1861 Among the articles are: "North Carolina Has Come Back Into the Union" "Hanging Prisoners of War" "The Lowest Type of Humanity" "Davis's Message to the Confederate Congress" "The Bitterness of the Abolitionists Against the Administration" & much more.
Eight pages, bit of foxing, nice condition... See More
A major setback for General Meade's army...
Item #647126
February 9, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 9, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "VIRGINIA" "Later Reports of the Advance of Gen. Meade's Army" "The Movement A Failure" "The Result A General Panic" "Our Forces Driven Back in Great Confusion" "THE DRAFT" "The Conscription to Go On" "Mr. Lincoln's View of th... See More
Civil War map in this partisan newspaper...
Item #647050
February 14, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 14, 1865
* Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia
The ftpg. features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE DEFENSES OF PETERSBURG - Diagram of the Fight at Hatcher's Run Showing the Position of the Union & Rebel Forces." Nice ftpg. column heads as well including: "Further Discussion of Lincoln's Peace Terms" "Path... See More
Lincoln's inaugural & inaugural address on the front page... Biting editorial...
Item #647047
March 6, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 6, 1865 The front page has nice & detailed reporting on the inaugural of Abraham Lincoln with column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Inauguration Day in the National Capital" "Bad Weather & a Tame Affair" "Second Inaugural of Abraham Lincoln" "Speech of Vice-President Johnson" & a bit more. Included on the ftpg. is... See More
Ten issues from the Civil War...
Item #647006
April 8, 1864
NORTHAMPTON FREE PRESS, Massachusetts A lot of ten consecutive biweekly issues from the Civil War dated March 8 - April 8, 1864, each having Civil War content within. The April 8 issue has over 2 columns of the ftpg. taken up with: "Abraham Lincoln, By Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe".
Each complete in 4 pages, light water staining to an upper quadrant does not deter readability, other... See More
Abraham Lincoln's letter...
Item #646633
February 26, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are:"P resident Lincoln's Letter to the Men of Manchester [England]" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln; "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Bombardment Going On Slowly" "The Fight of the Hatteras" "Additional Particulars of the Brilliant Affair" "The Blockade o... See More
Assassination attempt on Lincoln? Inauguration of Jefferson Davis...
Item #646479
February 23, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, February 23, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* Baltimore murder plot
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
Perhaps the most significant content is on page 5 which has very extensive coverage of the travels of Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C. for his inauguration. The top of the page has heads: "The Presidential Progress" "Great Turnout of the Philad... See More
Great wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #646476
October 16, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 16, 1861 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are those headed: "From the Northwest--The Enemy Inactive--Extracts from a Letter from Phillippi" "Gen. Fremont's Prospects in the West" which takes over half a column; "Secession Tricks in Europe" "Captain Todd &... See More
Lincoln blocks southern ports... Rare title from the Confederacy...
Item #646386
April 30, 1861
WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 30, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* In a rare Confederate title
* Abraham Lincoln blockade
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 ... See More
Rare Texas Confederate newspaper... Jeff Davis on evacuating Richmond, & much more...
Item #646072
April 26, 1865
HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Texas, April 26, 1865
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Page 3 contains a synopsis of President Davis' message in which he talks about the evacuation of Richmond and reaffirms his commitment to the Confederacy, reading in part: "...it is my purpose to maintain your cause with my whole heart & soul; that I will never consent to a... See More
Intriguing article on the assassination plot...
Item #645897
June 23, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* John Wilkes Booth & Jefferson Davis
The ftpg. has an article: "The Conspiracy--An Interview Between Booth & Davis" with details of the meeting, beginning: "Booth commenced by saying that a plan was formed by parties in the Northern States &a... See More
Beginning moments of the Civil War... Jeff Davis Proclamation on creating a navy, and more...
Item #645830
April 19, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 19, 1861
* Civil War beginning
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Rare Confederate title
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... See More
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #645829
May 21, 1864
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, May 21, 1864 Parson Brownlow was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his fervently held views on the inf... See More
North Carolina secession report in a North Carolina newspaper...
Item #645396
May 22, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 22, 1861 Certainly the most notable report is the pg. 2 news headed: "Secession Of North Carolina!" "One of The Confederates States" "North Carolina Free--Lincoln's Military Despotism Repudiated" which also includes the two "Ordinance" reports for secession and for ratifying the Confederate C... See More
Lincoln is nominated for another four years as President...
Item #644957
June 29, 1864
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, June 29, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln nomination
* 2nd term as president
* Civil War reporting
The key content would be the page 2: 'President Lincoln's Acceptance" letter in which he agrees to being the Republican nominee for President for another 4 years, as was determined by the National Union Convent, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Other artic... See More
Wilmington, North Carolina, during the Confederacy...
Item #644666
May 8, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 8, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
The ftpg. is entirely taken up with ads as are pgs. 3 & 4, while pg. 2 has some content concerning the Civil War, from the Confederate perspective. Items include: "The Free Negroes of the State", an address to the "Honorable General Assembly of North Carolina... See More
Andrew Johnson reflects upon the Civil War & Lincoln's assassination in his annual address...
Item #644571
December 6, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Dec. 6, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* State of the Union Address
* Civil War reconstruction
Most of the front page and page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message", being the first state-of-the-union address of President Andrew Johnson. The focus of his speech is the end of the Civil War with comments on the Lincoln assas... See More
Abraham Lincoln peace meeting...
Item #644218
February 6, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln peace meeting
* William T. Sherman victory march
Among the front page items concerning the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S NEW CAMPAIGN" "His Army on the March for Eight Days" "Charleston, Augusta, Branchville" "Rebel Solicitude & Speculations as to the Campaign" "The Peace Conference" &... See More
Comments following Lincoln's inaugural address...
Item #644212
March 8, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln's administration settles in
Among the first column heads are several relating to Abraham Lincoln's inauguration: "Interesting Debate on the Inaugural Address" "Messrs. Wigfall & Mason Consider it a Declaration of War" "Mr. Douglas Again in the President's Defence" "The Diplomatic Corps I... See More
Capture of Petersburg, Virginia...
Item #644203
June 18, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, June 18, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Gettysburg two week away
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "The Capture of Petersburg Officially Announced" "Retreat of the Rebels Across the Appomattox" "The Whole Army Closing in Around Petersburg" &... See More
Ad supports Lincoln and Hamlin for President & Vice President...
Item #644164
August 30, 1860
DAILY ATLAS AND BEE, Boston, Aug. 30, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln for President notice
* Pre Civil War era
This was obviously a Republican newspaper, as near the top of the front page is campaign ad supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice President, HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of Maine" and noting Nov. 6 as the date for the election (see). The ftpg. also has a bit st... See More
Death of this newspaper's editor...
Item #644035
November 23, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln Thanksgiving Proclamation
The ftpg. begins with: "Death of Samuel Medary" with an additional six ftpg. articles with similar headlines. He was the editor of this newspaper and a former governor of Ohio.
Other items include: "The Result of the Presidential Election" with the votes per state; "Official ... See More
The slave ship, with prints of slaves onboard...
Item #643886
June 2, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860
* Likely the most sought after slave ship print
* Much text re: slave ships
* Black Americana interest
The prime graphic print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on ... See More
Nice end-of-war reports...
Item #643706
May 26, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 26, 1865
* Closing events on the Civil War
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Pages 2 & 3 have some nice items relating to the end of the Civil War with: "The Distinguished Traitors" 'Kirby Smith in a Tight Place" "More Testimony Against Dr. Mudd" "Preparations for Blowing Up Libby Prison" &q... See More
William Walker is assassinated in Honduras...
Item #643591
September 21, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 21, 1860
* William Walker (filibuster) shot
* Nicaragua expedition - Honduras
The ftpg. has reporting on: "The Political Campaign" which includes mention of Lincoln. Also on the ftpg: "News From California" "Arrival of the Overland Express" which begins with a St. Joseph dateline: "The Pony Express with California dates to Sept.... See More
Battle of Winchester, Virginia...
Item #643567
July 29, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, July 29, 1864
* Final Northern invasion
* Battle of Winchester
Among the many ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SECOND INVASION" "Details of the Battle of Winchester" "Alarm Among the People of Maryland" "Gen. Sherman Holding his New Position" "President Lincoln's Ultimatum" & much more.
Eight ... See More
Civil War era newspaper from Boston...
Item #640592
October 7, 1861
THE BOSTON TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, October 7, 1861 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: SEE PHOTOS. Lots of interesting reading.
Complete in four pages. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to r... See More
Early views of Syracuse...
Item #640310
February 6, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858 The ftpg. shows: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Mayor of Boston". Inside has a nearly half page: "General View of the City of Syracuse, New York" and another nearly halfpg: "View of Salina Street, Syracuse, New York" with a related article on Syracuse as well. The back page has 2 prints concerning Siam.
Complete in sixteen pa... See More
Yankees admit atrocities... and refuse to fight...
Item #639457
February 7, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1864
* Rare rebel title
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Additional From The North" "The Revolution in the North--Great Indignation at the Military Arrests of the Administration..." "Disaffection In The Yankee Army--the Soldiers Refusing to Fight--Their Confessions o... 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
* General Robert E. Lee
* Becomes commander-in-chief
* 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 War.
The ftpg. h... See More
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