Abraham Lincoln & The Civil War
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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675336
March 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More
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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675335
March 25, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 25, 1862 The bottom of the front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Eig... See More
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Uriah Levy's death report... John Wilkes Booth perfoms on stage...
Item #675334
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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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675333
March 22, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 22, 1862 Page 2 contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the: "...Saturday Evening, March 22, 1862, J. WILKES BOOTH, in ... See More
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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675332
March 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 21, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo for the complete ad.
Also of interest is a page 3 article taking about two-thirds of a colum... See More
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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675331
March 20, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1862 Page 2 contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo for the complete ad which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, who... See More
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Nice editorial on the Fremont-Lincoln controversy...
Item #675330
September 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861 Page 4 has a lengthy editorial on the controversy of Gen-real Fremont issue his own Emancipation Proclamation in the state of Missouri, far exceeding his authority & prompting Lincoln to respond.
The report is headed: "General Fremont and President Lincoln" and offers interesting commentary on the troubling situation.
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Linoln responds to Fremont's "emanctipation proclamation"...
Item #675329
September 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 15, 1861 The most notable content is the front page: "THE PRESIDENT AND GFEN. FERMONT" "What the Difficulty Was" "A Letter From the President".
As a bit of background, in late August 1861. Fremont placed all of Missouri under martial law believing that slavery aided the guerrillas and that a direct strike at that institution would crush ... See More
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Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...
Item #675328
May 09, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865
* Dick Taylor surrenders
* Jefferson Davis on the run
* Union soldiers coming home
Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washi... See More
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General Fremont issues his own Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #675318
September 02, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 2, 1861 Certainly the most notable content is the page 4 report with column heads: "Gen. Fremont's Proclamation" "Martial Law In Missouri" "All Rebels Taken in arms to be Shot" "Rebels' Property Confiscated" "Slaves of Rebels Declared Free" issued from St. Louis, Aug. 31, 1861. The full text of the Proclamation... See More
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1862 Civil War - Battle of Shiloh....
Item #675317
April 11, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 11, 1862 * Battle of Shiloh TN - Pittsburg Landing Tennessee - Corinth Mississippi MS - Alabama - Balloon Reconnoisance and more * Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little spi... See More
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Great coverage on the Lincoln funeral...
Item #675259
April 20, 1865
THE BOSTON HERALD, April 20, 1865 Most of page 2 is taken up with some great & detailed coverage of the Lincoln funeral, etc., with column heads: "THE NATIONAL GRIEF" "A Day of Mourning" "Funeral of President Lincoln" "The Assassination" "Obsequies at the Capitol" "Impressive Services at the Executive Mansion" "The Funeral ... See More
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Nice coverage of the Lincoln funeral...
Item #675227
April 22, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1865 Half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of headlines concerning Lincoln's funeral, including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Sad & Interesting Details of the Removal of the President's Remains from Washington to Baltimore" "The Obsequies in the Monumental City" "The Whole Route Draped in Black & the Entir... See More
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Wealth of fine end-of-war reporting...
Item #675226
April 23, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Lincoln funeral and the closing events of the Civil War are: "THE OBSEQUIES" "Departure of the President's Body from Harrisburgh" "The Sad Journey Towards Philadelphia" "Manifestations Of The People" "Imposing Arrangements in the City of New York" "FROM GEN. SHER... See More
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On the capture of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's funeral, and the end of the Civil War...
Item #675225
April 29, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 29, 1865 This ftpg. is filled with much great content, the one column heads including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Arrival of the Remains of the Late President at Cleveland, Ohio" "The Interment at Springfield" "BOOTH'S PLOT" "Important Developments Showing the Existence of a Desperate & Extensive Plot to Destroy the Govern... See More
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John Wilkes Booth & his brothers... On stage together for the only time...
Item #675202
March 31, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth & his brothers: together for this one time
* Assassin of President Lincoln in advertisement
Although the front page and pages within contain various reports on the Civil War and other events across the country and the world, perhaps the most intriguing item in this newspaper is an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical perform... See More
Abraham Lincoln visits Harpers Ferry...
Item #675164
October 06, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A Great Battle Fought at Corinth on Saturday" "A Great National Victory" "The Enemy in Full Flight, and Our Forces in Full Pursuit" "The Losses Heavy" "The President In Frederick" which includes a short speech by him; "... See More
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The Civil War in Pea Ridge, Arkansas...
Item #675162
October 27, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES Oct. 27, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST" "Another Great Victory in Arkansas" "The Vicinity of Pea Ridge Again Made Memorable" "Morgan's Last Raid" "AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "The Enemy Reported to Have Evacuated Winchester" "A Movement Toward Gord
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The Civil War in Pea Ridge, Arkansas...
Item #675161
October 27, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST" "Another Great Victory in Arkansas" "The Vicinity of Pea Ridge Again Made Memorable" "Morgan's Last Raid" "AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "The Enemy Reported to Have Evacuated Winchester" "A Movement Toward Gor
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The Civil War in Virginia...
Item #675160
November 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Operations In Virginia" "Fredericksburgh Not Occupied by the Rebels in Force" "Visit of the President to Gen. Burnside" "From Harper's Ferry - A Successful Raid into Secessia" "THANKSGIVING" "The Day - Its Observance--Its Duties--Its Pleasures...&q... See More
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Rebel army is demoralized...
Item #675159
January 04, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 4, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Port Royal & Tybee" "Preparations for a New Attack Upon the Rebels" "Important From Kentucky--Rebels Destroying the Railroad Below Green River" "Capture of a Party of Rebels on the Left Wing" "Increased Demoralization in the Rebel Army" "Ominou... See More
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Rare mention of Kit Carson in the Civil War...
Item #675157
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1862 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 more.
Page 5 has: "The Battle In New Mexico--A Desperate Day's F... See More
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Chasing after Robert E. Lee...
Item #675156
July 21, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "End Of Morgan's Raid" "Unsuccessful Attempts to Cross the Ohio at Various Points" "Affairs at Vicksburgh" "The Retreat of Lee" "The Main Body of His Army Between Winchester & Culpepper" "General Meade In Active Pursuit" "The Pursuit o... See More
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Chickamauga...
Item #675155
September 26, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Rosecrans' Army" "The Position Considered Impregnable" "The Enemy in Mass at Chickamauga Creek" "Further Details of the Battle "General McCook Said to be Responsible for Our Defeat" "The Army of the Potomac" and more.
Eight pages, nice ... See More
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General Robert E. Lee's official report...
Item #675154
November 10, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 10, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Advance of Gen. Meade" "Continued Retreat of Lee's Army" "The Rebels Across the Rapidan & Our Forces Near Culpepper" "Brisk Cavalry Skirmishing" "Lee's Last Campaign in Virginia" "His Official Report of the Movement" which takes mo... See More
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The rebels near Martinsburg...
Item #675153
October 02, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES Oct. 2, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "The Rebels Found Near Shepherdsville" "They are Pursued to Martinsburgh and Shelled from that Place" "NEWS FROM NEW-ORLEANS" "Great Crowds Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Guerrillas Getting Tired of Their Profession"
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Fighting in Kentucky: map of Bowling Green...
Item #675151
February 16, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb . 16, 1862 The front page is dominated by a very large Civil War map headed: "THE EVACUATION OF BOWLING GREEN".
Ftpg. column heads include: "Important From Kentucky" "The Evacuation of Bowling Green Confirmed" "Movements of the Rebel Troops" "Trouble Among the Rebel Generals" "The Fight at Fort Donelson" "... See More
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Good front page reporting...
Item #675148
March 07, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 7, 1863 Among the front page items are: "The Yankees In King George" "The Conservatives of the North--Resolutions Of The State Legislature" "The West & The War--Where are the Interests of the West?" "Abolition Legislature--The Bill of All Abominations--Military Arrests in the North" "Abolition Phi... See More
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Jefferson Davis... Thanksgiving proclamation...
Item #675147
January 26, 1865
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 26, 1865 Not only a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page includes: "The War News" with various reports from the different fields of battle, subheads including: "Deserters from the Yankee Army" "The Blockade" "The Nashville Disaster" and more. Also: "Spirit of t... See More
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"...the cause of the Confederacy will triumph..."
Item #675146
January 24, 1865
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, January 24, 1865 Not only a newspaper from the Confederacy but from its capital as well. The ftpg; has: "The War News" which includes several subheads including: "Gold & Currency" "The War Office" "Military Exemptions in Congress" "The Richmond Lines" and a bit more. Also on the ftpg: "Additi... See More
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A very early newspaper from Los Angeles...
Item #675145
June 07, 1862
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, June 7, 1862 One of the earliest Los Angeles newspapers we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.
Articles include: "Disbanding Cavalry" "General Sumner Relieved" "The Constitution as It Is--The Union as It Was" "War News" which has various repor... See More
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From Confederate North Carolina...
Item #675144
August 09, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 9, 1861 This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
Pages 2 & 3 have various Civil War reports including a lengthy editorial on the Confederate Constitution. Also an interesting "sketch" of General McClellan, and "British Press on Lincoln's Message&q... See More
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Map shows the Cumberland River...
Item #675028
January 09, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More
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War news from this Confederate port...
Item #675025
August 01, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 1, 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, page 2 has war content including: "Gen. Scott's Programme--His Opposition to the Advance on Richmond--His Resentment Toward that City&qu... See More
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Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #675017
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 ... See More
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Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #675016
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 ... See More
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Wealth of Confederate reporting from this fascinating newspaper...
Item #675013
December 29, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, Dec. 29, 1862 This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi. See the information below concerning its history.
The front page is mostly taken up with the: "Address Of President Davis - Delivered to the Hall of Representatives, Ja... See More
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Civil War map of the battle of Fair Oaks, or Seven Pines...
Item #675009
June 13, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice close-up Civil War map headed: "Plan Of The Battle Of Fair Oaks" with subheads: "Sketch of the Battle-ground of 'Fair Oaks', or the Seven Pines, on May 31, 1862..."
There are some nice front page column heads including: "The Pursuit Of Jackson" "Further Particulars of the Battle of... See More
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Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...
Item #675005
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862 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 Confirmed" "Reported Evacuation of Corinth & Memphis" "Rebels Inconsolable Ove... See More
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Monitor versus the Merrimac...
Item #675004
March 11, 1862
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 11, 1862 Back page heads report the famous naval battle at Hampton Roads, Virginia, between the Monitor and Merrimac: "The Battle In Hampton Roads" "Interesting Details of the Two Days' Fighting" "How The Cumberland Was Sunk by the Merrimac" "The Congress Set on Fire and Blown Up" "Probably About a Hundred Lives Lost on t... See More
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News ferom the Confedeate capital...
Item #674986
August 14, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 14, 1862 From the Confederate capital. Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The Enemy's Movements on James River" "The Battle of Southwest Mountain" "A Trip to Augusta, Ga." is lengthy & detailed; "Withdrawal of Federal Troops from Malvern Hill--The Murder of Gen. McCook..." and more... See More
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Abraham Lincoln on Negro regiments...
Item #674985
August 13, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 13, 1862 From the Confederate capital. Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The Fight at Southwest Mountain--Further Particulars" "From the Rip Raps" "Norfolk Portsmouth & Suffolk" "Important Decision of Lincoln--Negro Regiments Rejected"
Complete as a single sheet, good condition.
Com... See More
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Confederates occupy Manassas Junction...
Item #674984
August 29, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 29, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Correspondence Between Butler & Phelps in Regard to the Negro Brigade" "Brilliant Maneuvering of Gen. Jackson--How He Broke Up a Yankee Arrangement" "...Occupation of Manassas Junction by Our Advance" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking at th... See More
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News from the Confederate capital...
Item #674983
August 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahaannock" "McClellan's Departure" "Federal Enrolling Citizens of Norfolk" "Confederate States Congress" "From the South" "Letter from Capt. Brown of the Arkansas" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking... See More
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News from the Confederate capital...
Item #674982
August 25, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 25, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock Lines--The Pursuit of the Enemy--Pope Abandoning His Wounded" "Confederate States Congress" "Yankees in Gloucester" "Skirmish in Frederick County" "Shooting Down Runaways" "Brutality to Confederate Cities" and ... See More
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A Proclamation by John Hunt Morgan...
Item #674980
August 01, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 1, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Affairs on the Rappahannock--Depredations of the Enemy--The Approaching Conflict" "Affairs in North Carolina" "Vandalism in Memphis" "Dashing Cavalry Exploit in Mississippi--A Fighting Parson" "A Picture of New England Society Which is Not At All F... See More
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Daring movements by Stonewall Jackson...
Item #674979
July 25, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 25, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War On Women" "Morgan's Movements In Kentucky" "Affairs at Harper's Ferry--The Daring of Stonewall Jackson" "From the South" "The Terrors of Bombardment" "The End of the Union" and more.
Complete as a single sheet issue... See More
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War reports from the Confederate capital...
Item #674978
August 09, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 9, 1862 Among the Civil War reports on the front page are: "The Affair at Malvern Hill" "Destruction of the Arkansas" "A Bold Protest from Maryland" "Conference of the Rebel Generals at Richmond--Their Plans for the Future" "The Confederate Endorsement of Guerrillas..." "The Enemy's Raid Upon ... See More
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1862 Romney Expedition... West Virginia...
Item #674975
January 09, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 9, 1862
* Romney Expedition
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE UNION" "BATTLE NEAR ROMEY, VA." "2,000 Rebels Routed" and more.
Complete in eight pages. This issue is not fragile as... See More
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Two days before the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #674961
June 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1963Among the front page column heads on the Confederate advance into Pennsylvania--and just two days before the Battle of Gettysburg--are: "THE REBEL INVASION" "No Attack Yet Made on Harrisburg" "Lee's Whole Army In Pennsylvania" "Thirty-seven Thousand Troops, with 104 Pieces of Artillery, Passing Through Chambersburgh" "
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