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Item # 697249

August 29, 1864

THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Aug. 29, 1864 

* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
* Second Battle of Ream's Station


Famous Confederate newspaper from where the Civil War began.
Some very nice column heads begin the front page including: "ANOTHER GLORIOUS VICTORY" "The Enemy Driven From the Weldon Railroad" "Capture of Guns, Colors & Prisoners" "The Gallantry of Our Cavalry" "Sherman Retreating Across the Chattahoochee" and even more.
Single sheet, very nice condition.

Category: Confederate