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On their way to the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #724879
June 25, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1863
* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Confederates advance towards Gettysburg
* General Robert E. Lee's rebel forces
* History about to be made (historic)
* Less than a week away
The front page has some nice & detailed reporting on the advance of the Confederates into the North, with first column heads including: "THE RE... See More
On their way to the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #705986
June 27, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1863
* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Confederates advance towards Gettysburg
* General Robert E. Lee's rebel forces
* History about to be made (historic)
* About a week away
The front page has some nice & detailed reporting on the advance of the Confederates into the North, with first column heads including: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Carlisle Evacu... See More
Admiral Farragut
Item #606606
August 11, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The "Army Of the Potomac" "Measures Taken to Repress Guerrilla Depredations" "Proclamation By Gen. Meade" "From the Mississippi Valley" "Defection of the Southerners from the Rebel Cause" & more.
The back page has a lengthy item on: "Admiral ... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692607
August 17, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Rumors of a Flank Movement by the Rebels on Our Left" "Our Forces Prepared" "The Draft In This City" "Particulars of the Draft--The Exemption" and more.
Inside includes: "Morgan's Raid--Claims For Stolen Horses" "Dr. Livingstone's African Expedition - Effects of the Slave Trade..." ... See More
Latest from the Civil War... Will the Rebels arm their slaves?
Item #724948
August 31, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT REBEL NEWS" "An Attack Upon the Rebel Rifle Pits on Wednesday" "The Shelling of Charleston" "Explosion of Shells in Streets & Warehouses" "Death of John B. Floyd" (Confederate general who lost the battle of Fort Donelson); "Important From New Orleans" "Commerce of the Mississippi" "Important ... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #633600
August 31, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1863 Among the many ftpg. one column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT REBEL NEWS" "An Attack Upon the Rebel Rifle Pits on Wednesday" "The Shelling of Charleston" "Explosion of Shells in Streets & Warehouses" "Death of John B. Floyd" (Confederate general who lost the battle of Fort Donelson); "Important From New Orleans" "Commerce of the Mississippi" "Import... See More
Kit Carson fights the Navajo Indians... Lincoln's famous rally-letter endorsed...
Item #689176
September 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1863
* Kit Carson
* Abraham Lincoln
Although much of the front page is taken up with reports from the Civil War, perhaps the most interesting item is the brief page 5 item headed: "Victory of Kit Carson Over the Indians", reading in part: "...had a fight with the Navajoe Indians beyond Fort Canby. The Indians were defeated with the loss of 13 ki... See More
1863 Kingston, Tennessee...
Item #219195
September 05, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated September 5, 1863.
* Kingston, Tennessee
* Charleston, South Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor 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
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* Kingston, Tennessee
* Charleston, South Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for minor 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
Knoxville, TN is captured...
Item #583245
September 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1863
* Charleston, South Carolina
* Capture Knoxville, Tennessee
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations Against Charleston" "A General Engagement Between the Iron-Clads & the Rebel Forts on the 1st" "Much Damage Done to the Forts" "Gen. Gillmore's Batteries Firing Night & Day"... See More
Knoxville is captured...
Item #690839
September 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1863
* Second Battle of Charleston Harbor
* Fort Wagner - Morris Island - South Carolina
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations Against Charleston" "A General Engagement Between the Iron-Clads & the Rebel Forts on the 1st" "Much Damage Done to the Forts" "Gen. Gillmore's Batterie... See More
Knoxville is captured... Mayor Wood & President Lincoln on possible peace...
Item #724955
September 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1863 Perhaps the most notable content is the back page exchange of letters: "President Lincoln To Mr. Wood" and then: "Mr. Wood to President Lincoln", each signed in type.
On December 12, 1862, President Lincoln wrote a confidential letter to Fernando Wood, a New York Congressman and former mayor, addressing rumors that the Southern states were prepared to cease... See More
New Orleans and Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #634404
September 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1863 Among the ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans" "The Good Health of the City" "The Mississippi Marauders" "From Charleston Harbor" "Description of the Rebel Works" "Honors to Gen. Gilmore" "Destitution of the Florida's Crew" and more.
Eight pages, nice cond... See More
Union rule at Chattanooga...
Item #651646
October 01, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 1, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans' Army" "No Further Demonstrations by the Rebels" "Interesting From the South" "Gillmore's Batteries at Work Again" "Rumored Evacuation by Burnside of East Tennessee" "The Union Rule at Chattanooga" and more.
1863 Civil War...
Item #597821
October 03, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac" "Unanswered Queries Concerning It" "Buswhackers at Work on the Railroad" "Contrabands and Deserters" "The Army of the Cumberland" "Bragg Shows No Signs of Advancing" "Rebel Accounts of Burnside's Retreat to Jonesbo... See More
Sent to help General Bragg...
Item #611118
October 12, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs In the South" "Rebel News from the Rapidan" "A Curious Battle In Virginia" "The Union Men of East Tennessee" "The Army of the Cumberland" "The Bulk of Johnston's Army Sent to Gen. Bragg" "Movements of the Enemy at Madison Court Ho... See More
Jeff Davis's speech to the troops...
Item #611119
October 25, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Confederate president
* re. Chickamuauga victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance of Gen. Banks on the Bayou Teche" "Interesting from the Texas Coast" "From the Rebel States" "Address of Jeff. Davis to Bragg's Army" which is signed in type: Jefferso... See More
Jeff Davis's speech to the troops...
Item #688096
October 25, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Confederate president
* re. Chickamauga victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance of Gen. Banks on the Bayou Teche" "Interesting from the Texas Coast" "From the Rebel States" "Address of Jeff. Davis to Bragg's Army" which is signed in type: Jefferson... See More
Item #150060
November 07, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1863. See the photo below for the front page article regarding: "The Pennsylvania Coal Mines" and the trouble with the Molly Maquires. This report takes nearly 1-1/2 columns of text and includes a lengthy report from Beaver Meadows. A complete, 8 page issue, folio-size, nice condition. Early item!
1863 General Robert E. Lee...
Item #214196
November 11, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 11, 1863.
* General Lee's Army Refuses to Fight
* General Lee's Army Refuses to Fight
* Skirmishing by the Calvary
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 i
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1863 Stevensburg, Virginia....
Item #215429
November 14, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 14, 1863.
* Stevensburg Virginia
* Stevensburg Virginia
* General Grant and General Lee
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 include
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Ringgold is evacuated by the Yankees...
Item #707928
December 02, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 2, 1863
* Mine Run Campaign
* Virginia wilderness
* Gouverneur K. Warren
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" "The Hostile Forces Confronting Each Other at mine Run Valley" "Lee Strongly Intrenched and Presenting a Defiant Attitude" "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "Ri
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* Mine Run Campaign
* Virginia wilderness
* Gouverneur K. Warren
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" "The Hostile Forces Confronting Each Other at mine Run Valley" "Lee Strongly Intrenched and Presenting a Defiant Attitude" "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "Ri
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #695340
December 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1863
* Charles City Court House - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Dash In the Direction of Richmond" "The Rebel Force at Charles City Court House Captured" "Their Camp Broken Up, Provisions Destroyed & Horses Brought Off" "Splendid Marching of Our Troops" "The President's ... See More
1863 Charles City VA.....
Item #216742
December 16, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated December 16, 1863.
* Charles City Virginia VA - Knoxville Tennessee TN and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
* Charles City Virginia VA - Knoxville Tennessee TN and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
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
... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #691868
December 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Dash In the Direction of Richmond" "The Rebel Force art Charles City Court House Captured" "Their Camp Broken Up, Provisions Destroyed & Horses Brought Off" "Splendid Marching of Our Troops" "The President's Message Before Congress" "The Exch... See More
Steamer: Chesapeake....
Item #216022
December 20, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1863.
* Steamer: Chesapeake
* Piracy
* Steamer: Chesapeake
* Piracy
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 following headlines: "THE CHESAPEAKE
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Capture of rebel prisoners...
Item #614424
December 20, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 20, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Virginia" "Reported Success of General Averill's Expedition" "Capture of Rebel Prisoners" "Rumored Naval Disaster" "The Chesapeake Piracy" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Natchez Mississippi....
Item #216021
December 21, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 21, 1863.
* Natchez, Mississippi
* Confederate Pirate Ships
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 following headlines: "FROM NEW-ORLEANS&quo
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* Natchez, Mississippi
* Confederate Pirate Ships
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 following headlines: "FROM NEW-ORLEANS&quo
Latest Civil War reports...
Item #691862
December 21, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From New Orleans" "A Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico" "A Schooner Captured by Piratical Passengers" "A Rebel Attack Upon Natchez" "Repulse of the Enemy with the Loss of 800 Prisoners" "News From Washington" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trim... See More
Item #571575
December 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 28, 1863
* Indianola TX - ghost town
* Lavaca Texas
* Civil War original
Among the front page reports are those headed: "Department Of The Gulf" "Encouraging Prospects in Texas" "Gen. Washburn Moving Upon Indianola & Lavacca" "The Navigation of the Mississippi Less Interrupted" "The Free State C... See More
1864 General McGown....
Item #218556
January 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1864
* General McGown
* Fortress Monroe
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 following headlines: "FROM FORTRESS MONROE", "... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692609
January 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "The War Inn Virginia" "Capture of the Guerrilla McCown, and Three of his Men" "Department of the South" "The Bombardment of Charleston Continues--The Hotels all Closed" "News From Washington" "From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (... See More
From Sherman's army...
Item #597811
January 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 15, 1864 Among the one column Civil War heads at the top of the front page are: "Gen. Sherman's Army" "Rebel Reports of His Movements" "The Mississippi Division" "Expedition Up the White River" "Magruder Trying to Cross to Hood's Assistance" "The Florida" "Full & Accurate Description of the Pira... See More
From Sherman's army...
Item #597810
January 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 15, 1864 Among the one column Civil War heads at the top of the front page are: "Gen. Sherman's Army" "Rebel Reports of His Movements" "The Mississippi Division" "Expedition Up the White River" "Magruder Trying to Cross to Hood's Assistance" "The Florida" "Full & Accurate Description of the Pira... See More
Civil War events near St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #690793
January 19, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Department Of The South" "An Affair Near St. Augustine, Fla." "Capture of a Detachment of Our Troops by Rebel Cavalry" "Military & Political Situation of the Rebellion" "Views of the Situation About Charleston "Retaliation for the Execution of Guerrilla... See More
1864 Civil War - Tazewell Tennessee....
Item #218678
January 20, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 20, 1864.
* Tazewell Tennessee TN
* Tazewell Tennessee TN
* Moorefield West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a large tear near the botton which I have repaired with archival tape since taking the photo) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is
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1864 Tazewell, Tennessee...
Item #691781
January 20, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1864
* Tazewell, Tennessee TN
* Moorefield, West Virginia
Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War In West Virginia" "The Affairs at Moorefield and Allegheny Junction-Negro Soldiers..." "The War In Tennessee" "A Skirmish Near Tazewell..." "Interesting From New Orleans" "... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #692608
January 22, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Oath of Allegiance Still Before the Senate" "All Cotton to be Taxed Two Cents Per Pound" "Clothing Packages for Soldiers Can be Sent by Mail" "From North Carolina' "Excitement About the Rebel Conscription Law' "The 'Confederacy' Repudiated&qu... See More
1864 Union Soldier Hanged...
Item #218671
January 23, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 23, 1864.
* Union Soldier Hanged
* Union Soldier Hanged
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 following headlines: "A Union
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1864 Slavery and the War....
Item #216035
January 26, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 26, 1864.
* Slavery and the War
* Slavery and the War
* Kentucky and Tennessee
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
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From the Civil War...
Item #690791
January 27, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 27, 1864 The front page includes: "From Washington" "Senator Bayard Takes the Oath of Allegiance" "The Proposed Expulsion of Senator Davis" "Proceedings of Congress" "Serious Illness of Alexander H. Stephens's..." "Advices from Richmond--Jeff. Davis' House Robbed and Fired..." "Gen, Butler's Dep... See More
1864 New Creek, West Virginia...
Item #218559
February 02, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY and dated February 2, 1864.
* New Creek, West Virginia
* Longstreet in East Tennessee
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 whic... See More
Questioning the employment of Black troops...
Item #707914
February 03, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "NEWS FROM REBELDOM" "Spirit of The Richmond Press" "Comparative Strength of the North and South" "Particulars of the Attempt to Burn Jeff. Davis' Mansion" "The Question of Promoting Enlistments of Black Troops" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #707913
February 08, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Department Of The Gulf" "Strong Political Excitement in Louisiana" "Social Festivities in New Orleans" "News From Washington" "Gen. Grant's Department".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin wear.
Robert E. Lee's future intentions...
Item #707933
February 09, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Army Of The Potomac" "The Enemy Found in Force, and a Sharp Fight the Result" "Object Accomplished, and Our Troops Retire" "Lee's Present Position, Strength, and Future Intentions" "A Heavy Force of Union Troops Advancing Upon Richmond" "A Fight Expected Yesterday" "The Movement Upon Mobile" "The War In Tenness... See More
The work of General Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #690827
February 18, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S DEPARTMENT" "The Situation in East Tennessee" "Position & Strength of Longstreet's Army" "Affairs at Chattanooga" "The Disposition of Joe Johnston's Troops" "Bloody Affray Between Two Rebel Cavalry Regiments" "De... See More
Grant and Sherman...
Item #700484
February 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 26, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S DEPARTMENT" "The Movement of General Sherman' "Occupation of Selma, Alabama, Reasserted" "Gen. Palmer's Advance" "Further of the Battle at Tunnel Hill, Georgia" "300 Rebels Made Prisoners" and more.
Eight pages, minor loss to an upper, blank corner, good condition.
Mississippi 'colored infantry' are surprised...
Item #691783
March 04, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Southwest" "A Company of the First Mississippi Colored Infantry Surprised" "All of Them Killed or Mortally Wounded" "Nothing Definite from General Sherman" "The Great Cavalry Raids in Virginia" "Kilpatrick at Spottsylvania Court House..."... See More
With the Supplement issue as well...
Item #670800
March 05, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Southern News" "General Sherman's Invasion of Mississippi" "High Prices of Food" "The War In Virginia - From Gen. Lee's Army" "Slavery and the Negro - Negro Equality Before the Law".
Included is the "Supplement" issue s well with its own masth... See More
1863 Battle of Thompson's Station...
Item #707916
March 10, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1864 Among the column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Recent Fight at Thompson's Station" "Desperate Valor Of Our Forces" "Our Loss 300 Killed and Wounded and 1,000 Prisoners" "IMPORTANT FROM VICKSBURGH" "General Grant's Plans all Working Well" and more.
As for Battle of... See More
1864 Civil War Prisoners....
Item #216069
March 12, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated March 12, 1864.
* Civil War Prisoners
* North American Indians
* Civil War Prisoners
* North American Indians
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 following headlin
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