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CONFEDERATE PGT Beauregard BULL RUN'S Official Report 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393165063905
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY EXPRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, February 4, 1862 * P.G.T. Beauregard official report * Battle of Bull Run - Manassas Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy. Most of the front page is taken up with: "The War--Its Movements! Official Report of Gen. Beauregard Of The Battle of Manassas" which has tremendous detail. At the end it notes: "To be concluded to-morrow." Page 22 has an editorial item headed "Gen. George B. Crittenden" which is supportive of him when others were critical concerning his involvement in a recent battle. Also inside: "From Norfolk" 'From Suffolk", "The Military Bill"; a brief dispatch to General McCook signed: John H. Morgan; "The Gas Question", "Contributions For So... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Gen. Stonewall Jackson Death 1863 Richmond Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393158866071
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 12, 1863 * Robert E. Lee on the death of Stonewall Jackson * Confederate title from the rebel capital Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital. The front page has much on the war, with items headed: "From Fredericksburg" "From The Rapidan" "Latest News From the North--More Of the Battles About Fredericksburg--Confidence of the Yankees of Victory--Full Account of Stoneman's Cavalry Raid--The Attack on Grand Gulf" with many subheads. Further on is: "Stoneman's Cavalry Raid--Full Account of His Exploits--Wholesale Destruction of Bridges, Rebel Property--Great Joy of the Negroes at the Approach of the Yankees--They Act as Spies... See More
CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Battles of Secessionville & Port Republic 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373473608181
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, June 21, 1862 * Battle of Secessionville * Battle of Port Republic Among the reports are: "Exploits of the Mackerel Brigade - Triumph of Naval Architecture" "The Battle Near Charleston" "The Lines" "The Battle Near Port Republic" "The Steamers Virginia & Mississippi..." "Army of Richmond" and much more. Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393147449303
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 20, 1863 * Capital of the Confederacy A very nice newspaper not only from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederates States. Among the front page items are: "The Campaign In Mississippi", "A Rough Diamond", "From Hooker's Army", "Latest From the North" and nearly 3 columns on: "Act & Resolutions of the Congress of the Confederates States...An Act to Lay Taxes for the Common Defense & carry on the Government of the Confederates States", plus other smaller items. The back page includes the always interesting editorial, this one beginning; "What is the meaning of this cuckoo cry of the North that they are waging war to save the 'life of the nation'? Is there no life... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393138973168
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 17, 1863 * Capital of the Confederacy The front page includes: "Attack On Port Hudson--The Enemy Repulsed" "Missouri From An Eye-Witness--The Military Thraldom Over the State--Outrages & Tyranny of the Enemy--Horrible Treatment of Our Prisoners--A Dark Picture of Wrongs & Long Suffering". Also: "Attack On Port Hudson--The Enemy Open on Port Hudson--Desperate engagement--The Yankee Fleet Badly Disabled & Driven Off" and several smaller items as well as advertisements. (printing crease near the top affects the text & distracts but does not cause any loss of words or readability) The back page has a great editorial which includes in part: "...The South has the best of omens to enc... See More
Rare NEW ORLEANS LA Louisiana Deep South CONFEDERATE Civil War 1861 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393135675194
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 22, 1861 * Rare Confederate title * From the deep South Among the front page items are: "First Engagement In Kentucky" which includes: "An engagement took place on the 19th in Easter Kentucky between 800 Confederates and 1800 Federals, in which the Federals were completely routed." with a bit more. Also: "Norther Reports from Western Virginia" "Later From Richmond" "Gen. Buckner's Address to the People of Kentucky" & "Gen. Floyd's Engagement with Rosencranz". More war items on pages 2 & 3 along with many ads, and the bkpg. is filled with ads included one headed: "Sale of Negroes" with details. Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral F... See More
Very Rare CONFEDERATE Columbia South Carolina Southern 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373463125893
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 24, 1864 (year noted on bkpg.) * Rare Confederate publication * Nearing the end of the Civil War A rather rare title and great that it includes the word “Southern”. The front page has "Maj. Gen. John H. Gordon" "How Hood Was Received" and other items. Also wealth of ads including at least two concerning slaves. The back has has a wealth of news including: "The Battle of Franklin - An Authentic Description" which is lengthy. Also: "The War News" "Legislature of South Carolina "Why Gen. Buell Resigned which includes a lengthy letter signed by him: D. C. Buell. Complete as a single sheet issue with wide, untrimmed margins. A very small library stamp above... See More
Very Rare CONFEDERATE Columbia South Carolina Southern 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130541641
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 23, 1864 * Rare Confederate publication * Nearing the end of the Civil War A rather rare title and great that the title includes the word “Southern”. The front page is mostly taken up with ads. The back page includes: "The Bonham Guards" "The Georgia Militia Called Out" "War Resolution" which is from the Confederate Congress; "War News - From the Central Road" "From East Tennessee" and more. Complete as a single sheet issue with wide, untrimmed margins, a piece from near the top margin does not affect any text, a few discrete tape mends, nice condition.
Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 373476370628
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 9, 1862 * Rare rebel publication Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Interesting From The North--Notes Of The War" "Current Facts & Rumours" and smaller heads: "Alien Enemies" "Ports of Entry in the Rebel States" "The Army Signal" "Burning of Buildings" "From the Upper Potomac" "Story of a Released Prisoner..." and a bit more. Page 2 has an editorial which begins: "Some of the wisest men of the South are affected with grave apprehensions on the score of re-enlistments..." (see). Also on pg. 2: "The Calendar of War Rumours" "Yankeedom In Richmond" "The Religious Service of the Confederate Congress" "The ... See More
CAPITAL OF CONFEDERACY w/ Black Man Equality 1864 Richmond Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373449143487
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 23, 1864 * From the capital of the Confederacy The front page has: "The War News--Another Victory In Florida" "City Intelligence" "Another Escapade of Yankee Prisoners" "The Re-Enlistment in the Army--The 'Bitter End' and the 'Last Round' " and other items, including many ads. The back page has a lengthy editorial, this one focused on the currency problem and the speculation in Confederate bonds. Also on the back page: "Additional From The North--Negro Equality--Black Man Good As A White Man" "Corruption of Lincoln's Administration" "Slavery in the Yankee Congress--The North Shows Her Hand" "Telegraphic" news from Charleston, Sherman's Corps and the Rapidan," and more. Complete as ... See More
Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443796014
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 17, 1862 * From the capital of the Confederacy Not only is this a newspaper from the Confederacy, it is from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page includes: "From The Army Of Northern Virginia" "From Western Virginia" "Latest From the North" "Telegraphic News--From Kentucky--From Tennessee--From Florida" "Effects of the War in Europe--Great Suffering & Destitution for the Want of Cotton" and much from the: "Virginia Legislature" as well as several smaller items. The ftpg. also has: "Executor's Sale of Land and Negroes". The back page has the always-interesting editorial, this one focusing on the railway system through the South, including: "...The chief highway ... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE VA w/ Battle of Mill Springs Kentucky 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393113889200
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 6, 1862 * Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky * In a Confederate publication The front page has a full columns of Acts from the Confederate Congress, plus various reports from Europe concerning the Civil War including: "An English Estimate of the Federal 'Victories' " "A Splendid Tribute to President Davis" 'Recognition of the Southern Confederacy". Also on the ftpg: "The Battle In Kentucky" "Full Account of the Battle" with many subheads, concerning the Battle of Mill Springs. This account has considerable detail with the article taking a full column & carries over to take one-third of a column on page 2. Page 2 has a lengthy editorial which goes to great lengths to ... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Richmond VA Virginia Civil War First 1st Year 1861 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393113889049
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, September 5, 1861 * From the capital of the Confederacy Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital and consequently has much page 4 reporting of Acts from the Confederate Congress. The front page has 1 1/2 columns on: "The Election For President And Vice President - List of Commissioners" chosen for: "...superintending the election of Electors of President and Vice President of the Confederate States...". The ftpg. also has "What Texas Has Done the Past Year" and "The Atlantic Sea-Coast" the latter beginning: "Since the capture of Fort Hatteras by an immense Federal fleet, the subject of our coast defenses is beginning ... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443795562
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 24, 1863 * Capital of the Confederacy The front page includes: "The Northern Press & the Mediation Question" "The Radicals on the War" which has several subheads including: "Re-Union--The South Independent--the Army Conservative--The Proclamation A Failure" and more. Also on the front page: "Horrible death of Confederate Prisoners" "The Yankee Settlements on the South Carolina Coast--Yankee Cabins Looming Up--Appearance of Hilton Head & Beaufort--Drilling of the Negro Regiments" "Additional From the North" "From Cairo--Arrival of Confederate Prisoners" and much more. The back page has the always interesting editorial, this one beginning: "It is difficult to decide whet... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Port City of Wilmington NC CIVIL WAR 1st Year 1861 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393113888667
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 3, 1861 * Rare Confederate publication This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline. While the ftpg. is taken up with ads, inside has some war content as well as: "Tragic Affair" "Letters From Two Chaplains of N.C. Regiments" "The News" "Cavalry" "The Great Battle" "North Carolina Volunteers" "A Zouave's Opinion of Southern Fighting" and much more. Of special note is a great editorial headed: "The Great Battle" which begins: "With mingled feelings of joy & sorrow, with mingled smiles & tears, we read the accounts that have reached us of the first battle fought in the second War of Independence..." with much mor... See More
CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Battle of McDowell Stonewall Jackson Civil War 1862 News
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393100483143
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 20, 1862 * Battle of McDowell - Virginia * General Stonewall Jackson victory * From the capital of the Confederacy Among the articles: "The Destruction of the 'Virginia' "Pryor's Brigade" "The Battle at McDowell - Interesting Details of the Fight by a Participant" "War Matters' "The War News" "From Corinth" and much more. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various folds & creases, some rubbing & dirtiness to the front page.
CONFEDERATE Columbus GA Georgia w/ RE Lee Letters 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373432157037
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Oct. 13, 1862 * Very rare Confederate publication * General Robert E. Lee letters Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery. Among the various reports inside are: "The Late Battle at Corinth" "From the Line of the Potomac" ""An Army Anecdote" "Hung in Effigy" "Latest From Wilmington, N.C." "Another Brilliant Affair" "Gen. Lee's Address to His Army" in which he: "...recounts their achievements with eloquence, and delivers to them the thanks of the President, and bestows, in feeling terms, the praise they have so well earned." which is signed in type: R. E. Lee. Included also is an... See More
CONFEDERATE 1864 William T. Sherman SAVANNAH GA Georgia Fall Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373432156836
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Dec. 23, 1864 * General William T. Sherman * March to the sea coming to an end * Savannah GA Georgia Falling A newspaper not only from the Confederate state, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The War News" "New Year's Dinner to General Lee's Army" "A Present For General Lee" "From Wilmington" and other smaller items in addition to a wealth of advertisements. The back page has a notable report concerning Sherman's eminent capture of Savannah, with: "From Sherman's Army--The Situation At Savannah--Its Capitulation Expected" with the report giving the hopeless situation of this Georgia city. Also on the back page: "From Grant's Army" "Miscellaneous" and a le... See More
Very Rare CONFEDERATE Columbia South Carolina Southern 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393093428155
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 26, 1864 * Rare Confederate publication * Nearing the end of the Civil War A rather rare title and great that the title includes the word “Southern”. The front page has reports including: "Death of Capt. McNeil" "Remedies For Sherman" and more. Many ads including "Solomon Cohen, Dealer In Slaves" and a notice for: "Slave Labor". The back has a wealth of news including: "Career of Gen. E. S. Paine--Horrors of Subjugation" "Army Correspondence Savannah Republican - Press Details" "Signs of the Times" and more. Complete as a single sheet issue with wide, untrimmed margins, nice condition.
Rare 1864 CONFEDERATE Newspaper w/ William T. Sherman's Georgia March to Sea
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393085320957
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 29, 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 War. The front page has reports headed: "Legislative Proceedings" "Congressional" and smaller items: "The London Times on the Seizure of the Florida" "From Richmond" plus a full list of the "North Carolina Legislature--Session 1864". The back page has much on the war, with over 3 columns on: "From Georgia--Sherman's Movements--Preparation... See More
Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1863 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373419590629
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 18, 1863 * From the origin of the Civil War Printed within the dateline is: "Confederate States of America", found on just a few newspapers from the Confederacy. The front page has: "From Mississippi" "Latest Northern News--Movements of Banks' Forces" & more. Page 2 has: "Official Orders" which is a rousing call to arms from Beauregard, including: "...Carolinians and Georgians! the hour is at hand to prove your devotion to your country's cause! Let all able-bodied men from the seaboard to the mountains rush to arms!...To arms, fellow citizens! Come to share with us our dangers, our brilliant success, or our glorious death." signed in type: G. T. Beauregard. Four pages, nev... See More
Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393085310014
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, July 21, 1862 * From the origin of the Civil War This was one of only a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline (see). The front page includes: "From Richmond--Norther Reports of the Capture of Murfreesboro--The Effect on the Stock Market in New York "Union Meeting In New York" "Largest Northern News" "From Grenada, Miss.--Information of Curtis' Movements" "News From Vicksburg--A Fight or Skeedaddle Expected--The Arkansas Getting Ready for Action" "Latest from Vicksburg" "Our Sick & Wounded Soldiers" "Charleston Battalion" "The Field" and a few other items. Page 2 has: 'Northern Intelligence" which has many subheads. Page 3 is taken up ... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373417683191
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 10, 1863 * Capital of the Confederacy The ftpg. includes: "From Fredericksburg" which begins: "The path to Heaven is not more straight & narrow than that of a correspondent from the seat of war...The indications of activity in the Yankee army still continue..." and much more. Also on the ftpg: "City Intelligence" "Additional From The North with subheads: "The Great Impending Battle at Vicksburg--The Strength of the two Armies--The Plan of Attack--The Chances of Success". Also: "Notes Of The War with subheads: "Discontent & Disaffection in the Federal Army in Louisiana--Movements of the Enemy About Vicksburg--The Defences of Savannah" and more. One of the subheads is: "General M... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Battle of Cedar Mountain 1862 Richmond VA Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373417679084
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, August 22, 1862 * Battle of Cedar Mountain (Slaughter) * A General Stonewall Jackson victory * From the origin of the Civil War start This was one of only a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline & at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4. The ftpg. includes: "From Hardeeville, S.C.--A Gallant Dash on St. Helena Island--Capture of 36 Prisoners--A Yankee Lieut. Colonel Killed" "From Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Barhamsville, Tenn., In Possession of the Confederates--Capture of the Federal General Logan" "From Grenada, Miss--Northern News" "The Forts at Port Royal" "Benefits of the Blockade" & a few other smaller items. The best content would be the bkpg. r... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Port City of Wilmington NC CIVIL WAR 1st Year 1861 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373374211724
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 1861 * Rare Confederate publication This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline. While the ftpg. is taken up with ads, inside has some war content as well as: "The Utley Gun" "The Condition of St. Louis" "The Rush For Home" "Confederate Congress" Four pages, nice condition.
Rare CONFEDERATE Richmond VA Civil War w/ "Free States" Humor ? 1865 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393039030102
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 16, 1865 * Making fun of Missouri and Maryland as "free states" * Rare Confederate publication from the rebel capital The front page begins with an interesting editorial which has near the beginning: "A body termed a 'State Convention' in Missouri did on last Wednesday...pass an ordinance of Emancipation, declaring all slaves free from that moment; and the Northern papers inform us that thereupon 'Free Maryland extends her congratulations on 'the occasion of Free Missouri'. It may be considered a rather poor joke that the two quondam states, now military governments, which are precisely the two that have most completely lost every vestige of republican government are ruled as sat... See More
Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373372530775
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 1863 * From the origin of the Civil War Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America", this being one of only a few such newspapers which did so. Among ftpg. column heads are: "Official Dispatch from Gen. Bragg--More Brilliant Exploits of Gens. Wheeler and Forrest" which is signed in type: Braxton Bragg; "From Tullahoma, Tenn. - Another Account of Our Cavalry Exploits" "From Wilmington, N.C. - Affairs in North Carolina" "From Petersburg, Va. - More Northern News" & more. Pg. 2 has "Gen. Bragg's Army" and a bit on General Forrest (see). Pg. 4 has: "Our Army Correspondence" "The American Question - Gen. Burnside's Defeat" and the "Message of Governor Bonha... See More
Printing of CONFEDERATE CONSTITUTION Southern Government Creation 1861 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393037712621
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 28, 1861 * Confederate Constitution * Pro-South publication This issue has some nice items from just before the outbreak of the Civil War including ftpg: "Veto of President Davis" "Presidential Appointments" "Sad State of Things at Washington" "The Hour of our Trouble is Upon us in all its Fearful Proportions" "Affairs at Charleston" and other items. But certainly the most significant item is the complete printing of the: "Constitution of the Confederate States of America" which takes almost all of page 3. And on page 5 is an editorial titled: "Constitution of the Confederate States of America" which takes over half a column. Very historic and significant content to have in this... See More
Rare NEW ORLEANS LA Louisiana Deep South CONFEDERATE Civil War 1861 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393029970195
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 26, 1861 * 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 fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans are limited to those published between Louisiana's secession from the Union on January 26, 1861 and the end of April, 1862, just a brief 15 month period. The front page includes: "The War" "The War At Norfolk" "Important From Texas - Indianola Taken by U.S. Troops - Cortina Crosses the Rio Gra... See More
Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393015710585
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 28, 1864 * From the origin of the Civil War * Siege of Petersburg begins A nice issue from the hotbed of the Confederacy. Much front page war reporting including: "From Gen. Johnston's Army" "Desperate Attack on Our Left" "Enemy Drives Back With Heavy Loss" "Capture of Prisoners" "Yankee General Kimball Killed" "The Operations Before Petersburg" "Yankee Newspaper Correspondents" "Latest Yankee News" "Lt. General Longstreet" and more. The back page is mostly taken up with ads and legal notices. Single sheet, folio size, minor margin wear, nice condition.
COLUMBIA SC South Carolina Very Rare CONFEDERATE South 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373322324274
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 7, 1862 * Rare Confederate publication * P.G.T. Beauregard official report * On the Battle of Bull Run A very rare title and great to have it contain the word “Southern” and also the motto which reads: “The South—Equality or Independence”. The front page has much on the correspondence between Lord Russell and Secretary of State Seward on the Trent Affair. But the prime content is found on the back page of which two-thirds is taken up with the conclusion of the: “Report of Gen. Beauregard on the Battle of Manassas” which contains tremendous detail & is signed by him in type: G. T. Beauregard. Also: “The Rumored Resignation” of Stonewall Jackson; “On To Richmon... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Richmond w/ Battle of Fort Henry Tennessee Civil War 1862 News
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393000033262
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1862 * Battle of Fort Henry, Tennessee * In a Confederate - rebel title Half of the front page is taken up with ads with the other half having various news items including: "Interesting From the North--Notes On The War" with various subheads. Also reports on: "American Affairs In Europe" "The Grand Army to Advance" "The Burnside Expedition--The Design of its Operations" "An Abolition Story--Negro Officers in the Southern Army" "The Cost of the War" and more. Over two columns on pg. 2 are taken up with the editorial, followed by: "The Latest Northern News--Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Grand Union Army--The Yankees Blowing Their Trumpets" "The Sinews of the War--Trouble... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Raleigh NC North Carolina CIVIL WAR Nearing End 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373300789239
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 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 includes: "From Georgia" "Later from the North" has: "...reports that Beauregard was marching against the city with a large force from Corinth..."; "Congressional" and a short bit: "From Richmond" which notes: "It is reported there was a fight at Strawberry Plains today & three hundred negroes killed. No official news." There is a lengthy list of the: "North C... See More
Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392986291341
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 16, 1862 * From the origin of the Civil War * President Jefferson Davis This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline. Pages 1, 2 & 4 have various war reports with heads including: "From Richmond--Repulse of the Terrible Iron Clad Gunboats...Our Men in High Spirits" "Proclamation of Gov. Letcher--Resolved to Defend the City to the Last" "The Latest News" "The Battle of Armageddon" and more. The back page has a nice report: "The Destruction of the Merrimac" There is also a Proclamation" concerning martial law in South Carolina, signed in type by: Jefferson Davis. Four pages, minor rubbing at the fold, nice con... See More
Very Rare CONFEDERATE West Baton Rouge LA Louisiana CIVIL WAR 1861 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373284470238
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUGAR PLANTER, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, August 31, 1861 * Very rare Confederate title Here is an uncommon title from Louisiana during the first year of the Civil War. The front page is filled with ads, and among the reports inside are: "Keep on Giving" "The Truth" which includes a bit: "...Mr. Lincoln has unwittingly been a benefactor to the South. He has taught us the inestimable blessings of self-reliance and independence. He has compelled us to look to ourselves..." with more (see); "A Word to Subscribers" "Suppressing the Tribune & News" "The Army McCulloch Has Beaten" and more. Four pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, very nice, clean condition.
Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373230651681
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 18, 1864 * Rare rebel publication The back page has an interesting editorial which begins: "Recent transactions warrant the declaration that the enemy have ceased to fight as well as they did in the 2nd and 3rd years of the war. They have been defeated in Florida with a force on our part of but one to three. They were routed in Mississippi..." and more. The editorial takes over a full column. Also on the back page: "Additional From The North" "The Finances of the North--Alarming Accumulation of Debt" "Address of the Governor of Louisiana to the People of New Orleans" "An Interview Between General Lee and General McClellan" "Lincoln's Jokes" and other items. Complete as a singl... See More
1862 CONFEDERATE w/ Benjamin "Beast" Butler RICHMOND VA Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373225975090
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1862 * General Benjamin 'Beast' Butler in Orleans * Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy, through which all important war information flowed. The front page includes: "The Lines About Richmond" 'The Potomac Crossed" "The Suffering Wounded" "Military Display on the Square" "Cheering Indications" "Coming Through the Yankee Lines" which is a full column; "Good Work" "Movements And Spirit of the War" which has subheads: "Later from New Orleans--The City Under Butler's Despotism--Newspapers Suppressed..." which includes three of Butler's "General Orders". Also on the ftpg: "The ... See More
Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1862 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392952282305
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 12, 1862 * From the capital of the Confederacy Not just a newspaper from the Confederate, but from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page has: "Important From the North--Call For 600,000 More Men--A Draft to Be Immediately made" "From Culpeper" "From The South Side" "Changing His Base" with the bulk of the front page taken up with a lengthy list of Acts of the Confederate Congress, many relating to the Civil War. The back page includes: "The War In The North--The Yankee Capital in Council on the War--Addresses of President Lincoln, General Shields...--Three Cheers For the Hanging of Mumford, etc." and other items relating to the war. There are several "General Or... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Charleston Mercury SC Civil War Atlanta Campaign 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373198502403
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 20, 1864 * Rare publicaton from the origin of the Civil War * General William T. Sherman & the Atlanta campaign Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Important From Hood--Our Army on the Outskirts of Chattanooga" "Successful Skirmishing In Florida" "Yankee Reports from Louisiana" "From the Trans-Mississippi" "The Yankee Prisoners at Florence" "From the Georgia Front" "Sherman's Report on the Atlanta Campaign" and more. Some war items on the back page but mostly taken up with ads. Complete as a single sheet issue, full banner masthead, nice condition. From the closing months of the Civil War. Charleston was a hotbed of secession, with S.C. being the firs... See More
JEFFERSON DAVIS Annual Message re. Arming of Slaves ? 1864 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373198465972
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 11, 1864 * Jefferson Davis message * The arming of Slaves ? The front page has over half the first column taken up with Civil War heads including: "Important Rebel News" "Annual Message of the Rebel President to Congress" "Jeff Davis Pronounces Sherman, Grant & Banks All failures" "Atlanta and Richmond Not Vital Points" "The Rebel Chief Opposes the Arming of the Slaves" and more. The message by Davis takes over half of the front page & is signed in type: Jefferson Davis. Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Jefferson Davis & Shiloh Civil War 1862 VA Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373153544418
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 11, 1862 * From the capital of the Confederacy The front page is completely filled with ads while much of pages 2 & 3 have war-related reports. Included is the always interesting editorial, which begins: "From every quarter comes the same news. The enemy are drawing their troops from the counties they have overrun...They are concentrating every regiment they can command on two points--Corinth and Richmond--and hope to decide the war by two stunning blows..." with much more. Other items include a letter signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, "The Fort Donelson Prisoners in the North--List of Killed, Wounded & Sick" which takes 1 1/2 columns; "The Official Report of Flag Officer Buch... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Columbus GA Muscogee County Georgia 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373152218087
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Oct. 29, 1862 * Very rare Confederate title * General Braxton Bragg Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery. Among the various items inside are: "The Yankee Draft" "Progress & Events of the War" "Columbus Guards & Columbus Volunteers" "Confederate States Senator" "Affairs in Tennessee--Bragg Ordered to Richmond" "Gen. John H. Morgan Hangs the Federal Provost Marshal of Lexington" "From Bragg's Army" and more. Most of the back page is taken up with the: "Constitution of the State of Georgia, Ratified July 2, 1861". Four pages, even toning, various damp staining, otherwise goo... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Columbus GA Muscogee County Georgia 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392879968117
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Oct. 30, 1862 * Very rare Confederate title * J.E.B. Stuart's raid on Chambersburg Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery. Among the various reports inside are: "Interesting from New Orleans" "The Recognition of the Confederate States by Europe" "General Review" and more. The best item is on page 3 headed: "Stuart's Official Report of his Expedition into Pennsylvania" which takes nearly 1 1/2 columns and is signed by him in type: J.E.B. Stuart. Most of the back page is taken up with the: "Constitution of the State of Georgia, Ratified July 2, 1861". Four pages, even to... See More
CONFEDERATE Jefferson Davis & Fort Donelson Capture CIVIL WAR 1862 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373114178309
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1862 * Fall of Fort Donelson, Tennessee * Jefferson Davis proclamation * From the capital of the Confederacy A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. The front page is entirely taken up with advertisements and notices. The inside pages are rich in war-related reports including: "The Fall of Fort Donelson" "The Tennessee Panic" "The Northern Congress" "Re-Organization of the Cabinet" "Substitutes in the Army" "The New Army--The Pike" "The Confederate Congress" "The War Upon Whiskey" "Legislature of Virginia" "Telegraphic News" and more. Also a very nice & patriotic editorial, a few bits including: "...that the war must endure for years... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE w/ Jefferson Davis Inauguration 1862 Columbia S.C. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392871881717
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1862 * Jefferson Davis inaugural address * Rare Confederate publication A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”. Certainly the most notable content begins page 2 being: "President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural address, delivered in Richmond, February 22, 1862" which takes over a full column. The front page includes: "The Hampton Legion" "Sketch of Clarkesville" "The Defences of Augusta" "Burning Our Towns". The bkpg. includes: "The Rebel Territory" "Confederate States Senators" "The Women of the South" "The Crisis" and more. Complete as a single sheet issue with wide, untrimmed margins, minor mend at a margin, nice c... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Charleston Mercury SC Civil War John Bell Hood 1864 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392865255467
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 19, 1864 * Rare title from the origin of the Civil War Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The News of Hood's Operations" "Letter from Richmond" "From the Valley - Camp near New Market" "Interesting from the North" "Mobile and Charleston" and more. Some war items on the back page but mostly taken up with ads. Complete as a single sheet issue, full banner masthead, small paper-flaw hole deters very little, nice condition. From the closing months of the Civil War. Charleston was a hotbed of secession, with S.C. being the first state to leave the Union. The first shots of the war were fired in Charleston harbor. As a notable slave port, it is not surprisin... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Capital of the Confederacy 1862 RICHMOND VA Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373105950396
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1862 * From the Confederate capital A wealth of reporting from the Confederate capital, some articles headed: "the Movement of Morgan in Kentucky" "The Richmond Battles in England" "The War--The President & the Border States..." "Yankee Account of the Arkansas" "the Raids of Morgan..." "Skirmish at Malvern Hill" "No So Anxious to Fight" and so much more. Four pages, a few inked "X" marks in margins (possibly the editor's copy), otherwise good condition.
Rare CONFEDERATE VA w/ Battle of Mill Springs Kentucky 1862 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373101884358
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 4, 1862 * Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky * In a Confederate title Not only a newspaper from the Confederate States, but from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "The Coin Of The Confederate States" "A Virginia Mother's Appeal To the Soldiers" which is stirring (see images). Also much reporting headed: "The Battle In Kentucky" "Interesting Account of the Battle" "Desperate Charge Of Our Forces" "Unparalleled Heroism & Valour" "Terrific Fire Of The Enemy" "The Retreat of Our Army" "Great Suffering Among Our Troops" with the report carrying over to page 2. Inside has the always-interesting editorial, this one beginning: "The Burnside expedition is a c... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Raleigh NC North Carolina Final Months CIVIL WAR 1865 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392858453906
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 14, 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 not long before surrendering. The front page has: "Tribute to the Memory of Major Generals Rodes and Ramseur" which includes 2 letters; also: "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury". The back page has: "Northern News--Lincoln Re-Elected" "The Georgia Legislature & the War" "The President & the Press" and more. Complete as a single sheet newspaper which is typical for late-war issues from the South as most... See More
Rare CONFEDERATE Robert E. Lee Becomes Commander Chief 1865 Civil War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392851907914
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 5, 1865 * General Robert E. Lee becomes commander in chief * Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital & slave state Not just a nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, but one from near the end of the Civil War. The front page has: "The War News" with various items & including near the end: "...that Lincoln was in a 'gleeful spirits' on Saturday as he expected momentarily to receive the best of news from Sherman on the war path after Hardee...". Also on the ftpg. City Intelligence" "The Second-Glass Militia of Richmond" being a lengthy letter talking over a full column (see for beginning). The bkpg. has a lengthy editorial--always interesting reading in this newspape... See More