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Charles Adams... John Quincy Adams' son...
Item #710030
November 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1865 Front page column heads include: "OUR CLAIMS AGAINST ENGLAND" and "Further Diplomatic Correspondence Between Mr. Adams and Earl Russell", which provides the conversation between Mr. Adams and Earl Russell regarding debts related to the Civil War.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Civil War map of the battle of Seven Pines...
Item #709963
June 05, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 5, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Battle Of Seven Pines" showing much detail.
Front page column heads include: "The Battle of the Seven Pines" "Bloody Check Sustained by the Union Advance" "The Causes of Our Defeat" "Fremont's Pursuit of Jackson" "An Engagement Beyond Strasburg"... See More
Large map of the Richmond vicinity...
Item #709962
June 03, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1862 The front page has a nice Civil War map headed: "SCENE OF THE GREAT BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which makes it very displayable.
Also many first column heads including: "The Great Battle" "The Attack on Gen. Casey's Position" "The Temporary Disaster There..." "Gallant Bayonet Charge" "The Rebels Driven Back ... See More
Battle of Seven Pines... Fair Oaks...
Item #709961
June 02, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1862 The feature of this issue is the nice front page map headed: "THE BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which shows the vicinity.
Also many front page one column Civil War heads including: "Great Battle on the Chickahominy" "Our Advance Attacked By the Rebels" "The Enemy Repulsed Everywhere" "Front Royal Recaptured" "Th... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #709960
May 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1862 The front page is dominated by not one but two Civil War maps, the larger titled: "The Seat Of War In Eastern Virginia" and the smaller: "Norfolk And Vicinity".
There are many one column heads as well including: "Important From the South-West" "More Glorious News" "Surrender of Norfolk" "The City &am... See More
Great Civil War map of Yorktown & Norfolk & vicinity...
Item #709938
May 05, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1862 The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE YORKTOWN PENINSULA" which shows from Yorktown to Norfolk and much in between.
Nice first column heads as well including: "YORKTOWN EVACUATED" "Our Troops in Full Possession of the Rebel Works" "Gloucester Also Captured & more.
Twelve pages, never bound nor t... See More
Map of war operations from Richmond to Wilmington...
Item #709937
March 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, March 27, 1865 The front page features a detailed Civil War map titled: "'THE MILITARY COMBINATIONS. - Scene of Grant's, Sherman's, Schofield's and Terry's Operations---The Encircling Columns".
Among the front page column heads are: "SHERMAN - Goldsboro Occupied on the 21st Inst" "GRANT - Advance on the National Lines on the Left... See More
Uriah Levy's death report... John Wilkes Booth performs on stage...
Item #709936
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1862 Perhaps the most notable content is the very brief, but historic page 3 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, War of 1812 hero, and credited for abolishing the disciplinary procedure of flogging. He also became the owner of Jefferson's Monticello and use personal funds for restoration work.
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Reports of baseball games from during the Civil War...
Item #709903
July 05, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 5, 1862
* Civil War era baseball reporting
Over one-third of page 4 has: "Base Ball" reports with details of five games and box scores for 3 of them. Uncommon to find much baseball reporting from during the Civil War.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, some foxing and light damp staining, otherwise good.
background: This specif... See More
Charges filed against the conspirators...
Item #708436
May 16, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "The Charges & Specifications Against the Prisoners" "Davis, Sanders, Tucker, Thompson, and Clay in the Indictment" "They are Charged with Conspiring to Kill Lincoln, Johnson, Seward and Grant" 'The Testimony Taken on the Second Day of the Trial&q... See More
Letter from Lincoln to General Fremont...
Item #708423
September 15, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 15, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Rebellion" "Retreat of the Rebel Army to Manassas" "Grand Balloon Reconnoissance by General Smith" "Important Letter of the President to General Fremont" "Modification of the Proclamation with Regard to the Liberation of the Slaves" "Transfer of Unio... See More
Battle of Carnifex Ferry... St. Joseph...
Item #708392
September 18, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 18, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE REBELLION" "Condition of Affairs Along the Hostile Lines in Virginia" "Important From Missouri" "Occupation of St. Joseph by Union Troops" "Details of Gen. Rosecrans' Victory at Carnifex Ferry" "Reported Evacuation of Columbus, Ky. by the Rebels" "Union Troops in Possession of St. Joseph" and more.
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Utter rout of the Rebel forces in Missouri...
Item #708377
June 20, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "The Particulars of the Battle of Booneville, Mo." "Utter Rout of the Rebel Forces" "Important From Western Virginia" "Another Fight At Phillippa Expected" "Important From Missouri" "Unsuccessful Attempt of the Rebels to Cross the Potomac" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Rebel plan to subdue the Yankees in three months...
Item #708376
June 22, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE GREAT INSURRECTION" "Important News from Fortress Monroe" "Fifteen Thousand Rebel Troops at Norfolk" "The Reported Advance of Rebels from Yorktown" "Intelligence Communicated by Deserters from the Rebel Camp" "Plans of the Rebel Leaders, as Divulged by Howell Cobb" "The Entire North to be Subdued in T
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Harper's Ferry evacuation...
Item #708362
June 05, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Official Account of the Battle at Philippi" "Complete Rout of 2000 Rebels" "Rumored Evacuation of Harper's Ferry" "Affairs In Missouri" "Night Alarms Among the Entrenchments" "Fate of the Naval Brigade" "... See More
The Civil War in Tennessee... A misprinted/unusual issue...
Item #708329
February 09, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 9, 1864 (however, see note below). Among the front-page head column heads on the Civil War are: "ON TO RICHMOND" "Federal Troops Again at Fair Oaks" "BATTLE ON THE BIG BLACK" "Continued Bombardment of Charleston" and more.
However, this issue was misprinted as the backside run is of the day-prior's front page and includ... See More
Mason and Slidell arrested... Civil War news...
Item #708284
November 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1861 Among front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "Arrest of Messrs. Slidell and Mason, the Rebel Commissioners to Europe" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTH" "Stampede of the Rebels in Savannah" "The Union Men of Tennessee Reported in Possession of Bristol" and more.
On November 8, the Yankees captured two Confederate envoys ab... See More
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
Jefferson Davis and others...
Item #707931
October 08, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 8, 1864
* Battle of Allatoona Pass
* Bartlow County, Georgia
Front page column heads on the Civil War: "From Georgia & Virginia" "Battle Near Altoona" "Gen. Thomas Defeat the Enemy" "Affairs In Grant Army" "From the Army of the James" "From Port Royal" and more.
Inside includes: "Jeff. Davis&... See More
Latest news on the Civil War...
Item #707930
December 09, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 9, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Skirmish On the Blackwater" "One of the Most Brilliant Affairs of the War" "Rebels Caught in a Trap" "Pursuit of a Georgia Regiment" "Skirmishing In Arkansas" "Attack Upon General Blunt" "From Nashville" "Surprise & Surrend... See More
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
Richmond bread riots...
Item #707926
April 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1863
* Richmond bread riots - Virginia
* Women protest - revolt in the streets
* Starving children in Confederate capital
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Bread Riot In Richmond" "Three Thousand Hungry Women Raging in the Streets" "The Siege Of Vicksburgh" "The Yazoo Pass Expedition Still in Front of Fort Pemberton" "Charleston" "Department ... See More
Earliest days of the Civil War...
Item #707919
April 18, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, April 18, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops forming
Page 4 has nice column heads on the beginning events of the Civil War: "SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Jeff. Davis Calls For Privateers" "The Confederate Loan" "The North Aroused" "Volunteers Pouring Down From Maine to Kansas" "4,000 Volunteers at Washington" "The Confederacy to Call for 150,0... See More
1863 Battle of Thompson's Station...
Item #707916
March 10, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1863 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 Thompson's Station reported here, it serves as a textbook example of ... See More
The massacre at Fort Pillow...
Item #707915
April 16, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1864
* Fort Pillow Massacre - Tennessee
* Rebel General Nathan Forrest
* African Americans slaughtered
Among the ftpg. heads is: "THE BLACK FLAG" "Horrible Massacre by the Rebels" "Fort Pillow Captured After a Desperate Fight" "400 of the Garrison Brutally Murdered" "Wounded & Unarmed Men Bayoneted and Their Bodies Burned" "White & Black Indiscriminately B... 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.
"Confederate" newspaper from the North...
Item #707672
October 17, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles within are: "The Condition of Kentucky" "A Western Woman's Views of the Crisis" "The Prisoners of War..." "The News of the Week" "Bad News from Wilso
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Difficulties between General Fremont and President Lincoln...
Item #707671
October 10, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.Among the articles are: "The Slaves as a Military Element in the South" "The Battle at Springfield, Mo." "Southern Intelligence--The Rebel Army of the Potomac" and much more. Over 2 columns are concerning the controversy b... See More
In the North, but pro-South...
Item #707598
September 02, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1863 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various articles are "The Purpose & Object of Abolition Lies" "General Jackson" "The Campaign In Ohio" "Abolition Attack on a Democratic Procession--A Fight & Several Killed & Wounded" "An Execution In New
Events just prior to the Civil War... From an anti-war newspaper...
Item #707586
March 21, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 21, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "How to Punish Crime out West" "Daring Robbery" "Fort Sumter to be Evacuated on Saturday Next" "From Pike's Peak" & much more.
Additionally, page 5
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Additionally, page 5
An anti-war newspaper in Ohio... Mass. 54th Regiment...
Item #707585
June 10, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 10, 1863
* Rare "Copperhead movement" publication
* Pro Confederate - Confederacy - slavery
* 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles within are: "Vallandigham" "Inaugural
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Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #707541
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 19, 1863 This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London News" & later copied by both Harper and Leslie.
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Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #707529
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 26, 1863 This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London News" & later copied by both Harper and Leslie.
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Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #707361
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The Last N... See More
Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...
Item #707352
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862
* Grand Junction, Tennessee
* Siege of Fort Macon ends
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page features a Civil War map headed: "Probable Retreat of Beauregard To Grand Junction" showing the Corinth vicinity at the Mississippi Tennessee, Alabama border.
Column heads on the Civil War include: "Capture of Fort Macon Officially Confirme... See More
Abraham Lincoln & Jeff Davis to meet?
Item #707056
January 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack on Fort Fisher Renewed" "The Plan of the New Attack" "Rebel Accounts from Wilmington" "MORE PEACE TALK" "Mr. Blair Asks Jeff. Davis if He will have a Social Chat" "Mr. Davis Says He Will" "Davis Sends a Note ... See More
No tax on slaves...
Item #707052
June 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Tax Bill" "Cotton To Be Taxed" "No Tax On Slaves" "Interesting From Memphis" "Important From Arkansas" "News From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Eight pages, good condition.
Bloody battle in Secessionville, James Island...
Item #707050
June 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 24, 1862
* Battle of Secessionville- James Island- South Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Charleston" "Bloody Engagement at Secessionville, on James Island" "The Enemy Probably Cut Off from Retreat by the Gunboats" "News From The Peninsula" "Gen. Hooker's Outpos... See More
Gov. Brownlow offers a reward for the captuure of the former governor...
Item #706880
May 10, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, May 10, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - closing events
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or 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 t... See More
From New Orleans, after Union occupation...
Item #706615
June 27, 1862
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 27, 1862
* Rare "Union occupation" publication
* Civil War original from the Deep South
Although from the midst of the Civil War, New Orleans fell to Northern forces in April, 1862 causing this to be a Union-occupation newspaper.
Various news items of the day with some Civil War references, federal reports from Congress and ... See More
Rare mention of Kit Carson in the Civil War... Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #706606
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1862
* Battle of Valverde - New Mexico
* Rare Kit Carson mention
The front page has much reporting on the Civil War including one column heads: "The "Advance of the Army" "Latest Intelligence from the Vicinity of Manassas" "Rebels Expected to Make a Stand at Gordonsville" "Gen. McClellan & His Army" and m... See More
From California during the Civil War...
Item #706605
February 07, 1862
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Feb. 7, 1862 As would be expected there is much news from the West, including a nearly full column report headed: "Letter From Salt Lake". The back page has Civil War reports including: "The Battle & Federal Victory at Milford, Missouri" "Surrender of 1,300 Rebels" "Atlantic News & More".
Four pages, close-t... See More
One of the best Civil War maps for display...
Item #706604
August 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 10, 1863
* Confederate States of America
See the photo for the terrific & huge front page map, taking close to two-thirds of the front page, headed: "THE REBEL CONFEDERACY AS CLAIMED IN 1861 AND AS IT IS NOW" showing how the rebel states have shrunk in two years.
If there was ever a definitive map issue from the Civil War this might well be... See More
Richmond is captured!
Item #706602
April 04, 1865
THE BANGER JEFFERSONIAN, Maine, April 4, 1865
* Confederate capital is captured
* Abraham Lincoln given the news
* End of the Civil War nears
Page 2 has column heads reporting the wonderful news for the Yankees: "POSTSCRIPT-- More Glorious News! RICHMOND TAKEN!" Included in the several dispatches is one signed by: A. Lincoln, noting: "This morning General ... See More
Abraham Lincoln on the draft...
Item #706599
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln letter
* American Civil War conscription
The top of the first column has: "President Lincoln On The Draft" "Retaliation for Abuse of Colored Troops" which has his letter signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also: "Lee Expected To Attack Meade" "End of the Naval Campaign in the Mississippi" and m... See More
Gunboat USS Cairo sunk... Cargo of slaves...
Item #706598
December 25, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade Run at Charleston by a Very Large Steamer" "Rebel Troops to be Clothed Like National Troops" & more.
Page 2 carries a lengthy report: "The War in the Southwest: The Destruction of the Gunboat Cairo by a Torpedo in the Yazoo River - How the Machine was Arranged - A... See More
Burnside takes over for McClellan in commanding the Army of the Potomac...
Item #706596
November 11, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1862
* General Ambrose Burnside
* Gen. George B. McClellan
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. McClellan to Leave for the North To-Day" "Farewell to the Officers at Headquarters" "General Burnside's Address on Assuming Command" "Department Of The South" "Recent Attack on
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* General Ambrose Burnside
* Gen. George B. McClellan
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. McClellan to Leave for the North To-Day" "Farewell to the Officers at Headquarters" "General Burnside's Address on Assuming Command" "Department Of The South" "Recent Attack on
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #706402
February 15, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 15, 1862
* Roanoke Island North Carolina
* Edenton & Elizabeth City NC
The front page is dominated by two nice Civil War maps, headed: "THE BRILLIANT VICTORY AT ROANOKE" and: "EDENTON AND ELIZABETH CITY".
First column heads report much on the war including events relating to the two maps. Some include: "The Integrity of the Union&qu... See More
Lincoln's cabinet published...
Item #706373
March 06, 1861
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, March 6, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 2 days after inauguration
* Cabinet announcements
Page 3 has s small yet notable report headed: "Cabinet Appointments" beginning: "We understand that the following nominations were yesterday made by the President and forthwith confirmed by the Senate:..." and what followed is the list of ap... See More
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