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Upholding Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #651533
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 8, 1862 Contains Major-General George McClellan's General Order No. 163 which instructed the officers and troops of the Army of the Potomac to uphold and adhere to President Lincoln's recently delivered Emancipation Proclamation. The order ends with, "In carrying out all measures of public policy this army will, of course, be guided by the sames o... See More
Jefferson Davis calls for more troops...
Item #646927
March 29, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 29, 1862
* Jefferson Davis calls for more troops
Page 2 has an interesting editorial which considers the choice of an emblem for the Confederate States of America (see). Also on page two is; "President's Message--The Country Calls For Soldiers" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis. Also: "The Winchester Battle" "... See More
Virginia Civil War map...
Item #646123
May 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 21, 1862 The front page features a large and very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA". Among the ftpg. column heads are: "From General McClellan's Army" "Only Ten Miles To Richmond" "The Rebel Pickets Driven In" "The Enemy's Army Within Two Miles" "The Gunboat Expedition Up J... See More
The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #644380
June 14, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862
* Robert Smalls, "Hero of the Planter", who would eventually go from the walls of slavery to the halls of The House of Representatives
Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well. As Wikipedia note... See More
Lincoln's order to attack Richmond...
Item #643944
June 22, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, June 22, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Peninsular Campaign Under General McClellan" "His Complete Vindication in the Light of Present Events" "Two Years of War Wasted" "Lincoln's Order to Attack Richmond" &quo... 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
Abraham Lincoln vs. McClellan...
Item #633127
September 9, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 9, 1864
* Gen. George B. McClellan
* Presidential nomination acceptance
* Clinton, East Feliciana Parish , Louisiana
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "CANBY" "Expedition from Baton Rouge & Natchez" "Clinton, La., In Our Possession" "The Rebel Ram Nashville Blown Up" "GRANT" "Important Letter from the L... See More
General George McClellan...
Item #611117
January 15, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 15, 1864 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Reported Raid of Stuart's Rebel Cavalry to Leesburg" "M'CLELLANS REPORT" "Objects of War" "What His Plans Were as General-in-Chief" and more. (see)
Eight pages, some minor margin tears, nice condition.
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The William Mumford case... Negro soldiers are a failure...
Item #607195
August 20, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1862
* William Bruce Mumford
* General Robert E. Lee - Negro Soldiers
* Civil war era original
The prime content would be what takes over half of the back page concerning the case of William Mumford (see hyperlink). Included are various: "Important Correspondence Between the Rebel General Lee and General Halleck & General McClellan",... See More
Huge Civil War map of the Richmond vicinity...
Item #603245
May 24, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 24, 1862
* Battle of Drewry's Bluff
* Fort Darling attack
* Huge map for display
As seen in the photos, this issue is dominated by the great & huge Civil War map on the front page, headed: "APPROACH OF THE UNION ARMIES ON THE REBEL CAPITAL--Scene of General McClellan's Triumphal March up the Peninsula, & Commander Rodgers&#
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* Battle of Drewry's Bluff
* Fort Darling attack
* Huge map for display
As seen in the photos, this issue is dominated by the great & huge Civil War map on the front page, headed: "APPROACH OF THE UNION ARMIES ON THE REBEL CAPITAL--Scene of General McClellan's Triumphal March up the Peninsula, & Commander Rodgers&#
General George McClellan...
Item #600088
November 12, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 12, 1862
* General George McClellan's army farewell address
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: "McCLELLAN'S FAREWELL", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Closing Sce... See More
Three front page diagrams from the Civil War...
Item #599266
July 6, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 6, 1862
* 3 Civil War diagrams
* General George McClellan
* Vicksburg, MIssissippi
The front page features 3 graphics, they being diagrams of the fields of battle, with first column heads including: "IMPORTANT FROM M'CLELLAN" "The Great Union Victories of Monday & Tuesday" "Terrible Loss Among the Rebel Troops" "The Moral... See More
Reflecting upon the Civil War...
Item #596781
August 5, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 5, 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 front page report, in part, reflects upon events of just one year prior noting: "...This week a year ago our columns were laden to repletion with accounts of the Burnside Mine, or the tremendous Hood a... See More
A newspaper with a focus on phrenology...
Item #596380
January 1, 1862
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Jan., 1862
* Uncommon title - General George McClellan
* Astrology - Horoscope
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. The "science" of phrenology believed that a person's intelligence &... See More
General George McClellan... Civil War...
Item #595614
September 21, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1861 The full front page shows: "The Army Forge" (see). Inside has several half page prints including: "Hqts. of Major-General Fremont's Bodyguard at St. Louis, Missouri" and "Camp Blood Near Pilot Knob, Missouri" and "Gallant Exploit of Aid-de-camp Fiske at the Bombardment of Fort Hatteras" and "Vi... See More
General Hunter... Wendell Phillips... Malvern Hills...
Item #589175
August 6, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1862
* General McClellan
* Malvern Hills (Poindexter's Farm)
* Speeches: General Hunter, Wendell Phillips
The front page of this authentic Civil War era newspaper includes the following headlines: "FROM GEN. M'CLELLAN'S ARMY", "Incidents of Recent Night Attack by the Rebels", "Heavy Reconnaissance to... See More
1861 Philadelphia... Civil War....
Item #588465
August 2, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 2, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "General McClellan's Position" "The Death of Filibuster General Wheat" "From General Rosecranz's Division" "A 'Wise' Retreat of a Rebel Leader" "The Kanawha Valley Free From Rebels" & more.
Eight pag... See More
Battle of Seven Pines...
Item #585813
June 6, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, June 6, 1862
* Battle of Seven Pines
* Fair Oaks
* General George McClellan
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: "NEWS FROM M'CLELLAN", "Spirited Artillery Combat Yesterday Morning", "Retreat of the Enemy... See More
The Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia...
Item #585809
May 8, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 8, 1862
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Battle of Williamsburg, VA
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 Capture Of New Orleans", "Progress of Operations to the 26th Ult.", "Fort Jackson In Flames&qu... See More
General McClellan's farewell to his troops...
Item #583209
November 12, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, November 12, 1862
* General George B. McClellan
* Farewell address to his troops
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "McClellan's Farewell", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Affectionate Adieu to His Troops" and "Grand Ovation to Their Late Commander" with his address printed her... See More
George McClellan's address...
Item #582056
July 7, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1862
* George McClellan address to his soldiers
* Post Seven Days Battles... Booneville, Mississippi
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:"M'CLELLAN ON THE PENINSULA" "Brilliant Address to His Army on the Birthda... See More
Seven Days Battles...
Item #582055
July 8, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 8, 1862
* Post Seven Days Battles
* General George McClellan
This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "M'CLELLAN'S ARMY", "Skirmish with and Defeat of the Rebels on Friday", "One Thousand Prisoners and Three Batteries Captured", "THE OPERATIONS... See More
Post Seven Days Battles... White House Slander...
Item #582054
July 10, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1862
* Post Seven Days Battles
* General George McClellan
This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "M'CLELLAN'S ARMY", "Important Movements on James River", "The Flotilla Under the Command of Captain Wilkes", "The President Looking After th... See More
Seven Days Battles...
Item #582049
July 12, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1862
* Post Seven Days Battles
* General George McClellan
This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "NEWS FROM M'CLELLAN", "Heavy Cannonading Up the James River on Thursday", "Despatch from Gen. McClellan Stating the the Enemy has Retre... See More
Victory at Corinth...
Item #579225
October 8, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8, 1862
* Charles Town WV West Virginia
* Cornith MS Mississippi
Among the front page headlines on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS!" "Affairs In General McClellan's Army" "Skirmish Near Charlestown, Va." "The Victory at Corinth, Miss. Rebels Totally Routed" "The Rebels Retr... See More
The condition of the South in the Civil War...
Item #569856
February 13, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 13, 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.
Among the war-related items are those headed: "General McClellan's Report" "The Military Situation" "The Condition of the South" "The Army Of the Potoma... See More
Letter signed by Abraham Lincoln.. McClellan's report on the Seven Days' Battle...
Item #566827
January 9, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, January 9, 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 ftpg. is taken up with a review of: "The Military Situation" with a wealth of war-related content. Other items within are headed: "A Wagon Brigade" "A ... See More
Trio of issues on McClellan's official report...
Item #563907
February 20, 1864
UNITED STATES ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT, New York, Feb. 20 and 27, 1864 and the "regular" issue of Feb. 27, 1864
* General George McClellan official reports
This is a group of 3 issues, each of the Supplements filled with the: "Report of Major-General George B. McClellan...(from) July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862" and concluding in the regular issue of Feb. 27 (see... See More
Trio of issues on McClellan's official report...
Item #563829
February 20, 1864
UNITED STATES ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 20 and 27, 1864 and the "regular" issue of February 27, 1864
* General George McClellan's report : 3 issue lot
This is a group of 3 issues, each of the Supplements filled with the: "Report of Major-General George B. McClellan...(from) July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862" and concluding... See More
Civil War map shows Harper's Ferry & the vicinity...
Item #563476
October 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 18, 1862
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
* General George McClellan
The front page features a detailed map headed: "The Advance Of M'Clellan's Army. The Scene of the Next Great Battle in Virginia." which shows the area near Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sharpsburg and Leetown (see photos).
Among the column heads on the... See More
Hanover Court House....
Item #540554
May 28, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York City, New York, May 28, 1862
* Hanover, Virginia...
* Baltimore, Maryland...
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little 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 fr... See More
Item #538524
July 20, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated July 20, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single engraving entitled "Battle of Bealington, Laurel Hill, VA., between the Ninth and the Seventh Indian Regiments and the Fourtheenth Ohio Regiment; and a Rebel Georgian Regiment, July 8, at 5 p.m. - from a Sketch by a special artist accompanying Major-Gene... See More
Reporting the Civil War...
Item #223300
November 8, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts November 8, 1864 This 4 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 reports on the rebel pirate ship Florida, General Peck, Admiral Fa
... See More
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
Item #222762
November 10, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated November 10, 1862.
* Nashville Tennessee
* Plymouth North Carolina
This 4 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 i
... See More
* Nashville Tennessee
* Plymouth North Carolina
This 4 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 i
1862 Civil War Map - Richmond Virginia.....
Item #221312
August 8, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 8, 1862.
* Richmond Virginia
* Richmond Virginia
* General George McClellan
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 reported which in
... See More
1862 General McClellan's Farewell....
Item #221035
November 12, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated November 12, 1862.
* General George McClellan's Farewell Address
* Key West Florida
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 foll
... See More
* General George McClellan's Farewell Address
* Key West Florida
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 foll
General McClellan and Fortress Monroe...
Item #219714
July 8, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 8, 1862
* List of the Killed, Wounded, and Sick
* List of the Killed, Wounded, and Sick
* General McClellan
* Fortress Monroe
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Skirmish with and Defeat of the Rebels on Friday" "Our Fortress Monroe Correspondent" "One Thousand Prisoners and Three Batteries Capture
... See More
* Fortress Monroe
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Skirmish with and Defeat of the Rebels on Friday" "Our Fortress Monroe Correspondent" "One Thousand Prisoners and Three Batteries Capture
Gen. McClellan nominated for President... Surrender of Fort Morgan, Alabama...
Item #216358
September 1, 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
... See More
Charleston SC 1863 Civil War...
Item #210589
June 6, 1862
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 6, 1863. This 4 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 reports on Charleston South Carolina SC, General McClellan, Negro So... See More
Port Republic VA 1862 Civil War...
Item #210567
June 16, 1862
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated June 16, 1862. This 4 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 reports on Port Republic Virginia VA, Memphis Tennessee TN, General McC... See More
Item #140180
June 17, 1864
BOSTON DAILY COURIER Massachusetts, June 17, 1864 See the photo below for the front page one column headlines on the graduation at West Point, where General McClellan was the speaker. This lengthy text takes over 2 columns. You get the complete, 4 page issue, some tears at the margins, and browning at folds, generally nice. Civil War content as well!
Murder of Ellsworth... Events in Virginia & Florida...
Item #172476
June 15, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1861 Most of the front page is a three-part print captioned: "Secessionist Prisoner Captured at Alexandria--The Marshall House at Alexandria" with some ftpg. text headed:"The Murder of Ellsworth".
Three-quarters of a page shows: "Company of Secession Cavalry Surrendering to Colonel Wilcox of the First Michigan Regiment, in Fro... See More
Scenes of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #172490
August 3, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 3, 1861 The front page features two prints on the Civil War, captioned: "The Death of the Rebel General Garnett, at the Battle of Laurel Hill" and "Bringing in the Misses Scott as Prisoners to Fall's Church, Va." with a related article.
Inside includes a print of "Major-General McClellan", a nearly half pg: "Presenta... See More
A dramatic naval battle...
Item #172496
August 24, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 24, 1861 Half of front page shows: "Presentation of Prince Napoleon by Secretary Seward to the President", which shows Abraham Lincoln. Other prints within include a full page: "General McClellan & His Staff" & fullpg: "Splendid Charge of U.S. Cavalry at the Battle of Dug Spring, Missouri" & "Scenes in the Bro... See More
General George McClellan...
Item #172504
September 21, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1861 The full front page shows: "The Army Forge". Inside has several half page prints including: "Hqts. of Major-General Fremont's Bodyguard at St. Louis, Missouri" "Camp Blood Near Pilot Knob, Missouri" "Gallant Exploit of Aid-de-camp Fiske at the Bombardment of Fort Hatteras" "View of Fort H... See More
Sharpshooters in the Civil War...
Item #172508
October 5, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 5, 1861 The full front page is taken up with: "The New Hampshire Sharp-Shooters - The Telescopic Rifle" which has 6 prints of the "Berdan Sharpshooters at Weehawen" led by Capt. A. B. Jones.
Other prints inside include: "The Men-of-War in Our Harbor" "Munson's Hill, the Advanced Post of the Rebel Army on the Potomac&... See More
The great naval expedition...
Item #172518
November 9, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 9, 1861 (See Note Below) The front page has a print of an: "Attack Upon the Camp of the Sixth Regiment New York Volunteers (Wilson's Zouaves), On Santa Rosa Island" as well as a print of: "Captain S. F. Dupont, Commanding the Great Naval Expedition".
Other prints inside include: "Our Army at Edwards' Ferry on the Potomac,... See More
'Little Mac Out Again' shows McClellan on horseback...
Item #172540
January 25, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1862 This issue features a nice full front page print: 'Little Mac Out Again' which shows McClellan on horseback. Inside includes a full page with two prints: 'Fort Holt, Kentucky, Opposite Cairo' and 'Commodore Foote's Gun-Boat Flotilla on the Mississippi'. A full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Vessels Composing ... See More
Battle of Island Number Ten...
Item #172560
April 5, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 5, 1862 The full front page shows: "The Rebel Steamer 'Nashville' Running the Blockade at Beaufort, North Carolina". Other prints inside include: "Bird's-Eye View of the Attack on the Rebel Batteries on & Near Island Number Ten By Commodore Foote's Flotilla" "Bombardment of Island Number Ten by the Mortar Fleet... See More
Heroes of Shiloh... The Merrimac... Homer prints...
Item #172568
May 3, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1862 The full front page is taken up with 11 photos of: "The Heroes Of The Battle of Pittsburg Landing." showing U.S. Grant and Buell among others. Inside has a full page with 3 prints: "General Buell's Army Crossing Duck River, at Columbia, Tennessee, to Reinforce General Grant" and a full page with 7 prints of: "The Second Trip o... See More
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