Abraham Lincoln & The Civil War
We offer these special packages as a great way to acquire a collection of newspapers that cover the scope of the American Civil War. To learn more about newspapers from this era and to shop individual issues, be sure to visit our main Civil War newspapers page.Abraham Lincoln & The Civil War
We offer these special packages as a great way to acquire a collection of newspapers that cover the scope of the American Civil War. To learn more about newspapers from this era and to shop individual issues, be sure to visit our main <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/entry/civil_war">Civil War newspapers</a> page.
General Butler imposes martial law in New Orleans...
Item #668401
May 22, 1862
KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, May 22, 1862
* General Benjamin Butler
* Martial law in New Orleans
* Uncommon publication
Pages 2 and 3 contain the full and very lengthy text of the: "Proclamation of General Butler " which was his proclamation to the people of New Orleans upon his taking the city, imposing martial law & detailing how the city would function.
He mentio... See More
Map relating to the coming Civil War...
Item #668400
January 11, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1861
* Start of the Civil War ? w/ map
* Star of the West attacked
A pre-Civil War issue with a nice ftpg. map headed: "SAVANNAH AND ITS FORTIFICATIONS" (see). Fully half of the first column has heads relating to the coming Civil War, including: "The Revolution" "Highly Important News from the South" "Particulars of the ... See More
Great column heads on the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #668388
July 22, 1861
NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, July 22, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run - Manassas Virginia VA
* 1st major battle of the American Civil War
The top of page 2 has great column headlines on the historic Battle of Bull Run: "SHOCKING NEWS" "The National Army at Bull's Run Seized with a Panic, & Retreat to the Potomac On A Full Run" "Unavailing Efforts to Rally... See More
Beginning of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #668387
July 20, 1861
NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, July 20, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas VA Virginia
* 1st major battle of the American Civil War
The top of page 2 has reports from the very beginning of the Bull Run battle with: "From Bull's Run" "No Further Battle Yet" "The Rebel Force Increased".
Also: "The Prisoners from Bull's Run" ... See More
Lincoln recinds Grant's controversial Jewish eviction order...
Item #668364
January 05, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 5, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln rescinds
* General Order No. 11 (1862)
* Expelling all Jews - Jewish
* Issued by Ulysses S. Grant
Certainly the most notable content is the rather inconspicuous item on page 5 wherein President Lincoln rescinded Grant's General Order 11 to expel all Jews from his military district of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi. This Grant... See More
Mormon article on the front page...
Item #668303
January 01, 1863
THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, Jan. 1, 1863
* Rare Western title
* Mormons - Mormonism
The front page has: "Momonism & Double Love" which is a report of a man conflicted by being in love with two woman, who then encounters a Mormon emigrant who converts the 3 of them and thus resolves the problem.
Four pages, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folde... See More
Reports on the Battle of Gettysburg and the capture of Vicksburg...
Item #668301
July 15, 1863
XENIA TORCH-LIGHT, Ohio, July 15, 1863 This weekly paper has much reporting from the Civil War, not surprisingly some nice coverage of the Battle of Gettysburg and the fall of Vicksburg.
The ftpg. has over a full column: "The Second Day of the Great Battle Near Gettysburg, Thursday, July 2d." Also: "Adjutant General Thomas and Enlistment of Colored Troops" "Details ... See More
Latest war news from the Confederacy...
Item #668270
January 18, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 18, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
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" "Latest Northern Intelligence..." "From New Orleans" "The Cotton Qu... See More
Proclamation by Confederate President Jefferson Davis...
Item #668269
May 16, 1862
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... See More
The funeral of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #668243
April 21, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 21, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Lying in State at the Capitol
* Hunt for the assassins continue
raphically this a very appealing issue, as all columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered, plus at the very top above the masthead is a black-bordered banner: "The Nation Mourns Its Loss." Half of the first column is taken up with funera... See More
1862 Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky...
Item #668234
January 22, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1862
* Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky
* General Felix Zollicoffer killed
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE BATTLE OF SOMERSET" "Further Confirmation" "The Most Brilliant Victory Of the War" "Gen... See More
1862 Skirmish at Huntersville, West Virginia...
Item #668232
January 07, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 7, 1862
* Huntersville, West Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "From Western Virginia" "A BATTLE AT HUNTERSVILLE" "Rout Of The Rebels" and more. (see)
Complete in eight pages. This issue is not fragil... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg about to start....
Item #668224
December 12, 1862
THE WORLD, New York City, December 12, 1862.
* Burnside captures major Virginia city
* Battle of Fredericksburg close
* General Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
* Battle of Hartsville - Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Army Of The Potomac" "... See More
1862 Battle of Middle Creek - Kentucky...
Item #668215
January 15, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 15, 1862
* Battle of Middle Creek - Kentucky
* General James A. Garfield victory
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Pages 4 & 5 have one column headings that include: "THE ROUT OF MARSHALL'S FORCES" "1,100 Union Men Whip 2,500 Rebels" and more. (see)
Compl... See More
1862 Romney Expedition... West Virginia...
Item #668214
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 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 a... See More
Fugitive slaves... 1862 Savannah, Georgia martial law...
Item #668213
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1862
* Fugitive slaves
* Savannah, Georgia martial law
* New Bern, North Carolina
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE RETURN OF FUGITIVE SLAVES", "The President's Position on the Question", "FROM... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Dug Springs....
Item #668190
July 24, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, July 24, 1861
* Rare title from the Civil War
* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable ... See More
Early report on the death of John Wilkes Booth...
Item #668019
April 27, 1865
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, April 27, 1865
* Assassin John Wilkes Booth
* Found at Garrett's Farm & shot dead
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Page 2 has an early report on the death of John Wilkes Booth as most newspaper reported the event on the 28th.
A page 2 column is headed with: "IMPORTANT NEWS!" "The Assassin Booth and an Accomplice Driven From their... See More
Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...
Item #667965
April 29, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Apr. 29, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers in the country which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very dramatic print captioned: "Assassination of President ... See More
The funeral of Stonewall Jackson... The Battle of Chancellorsville...
Item #667851
May 13, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 13, 1863
* General Stonewall Jackson death funeral
* Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital. This issue has a very significant report in the funeral of Stonewall Jackson, who died just three days prior following woun... See More
Death of Stonewall Jackson... Obituary...
Item #667850
May 14, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1863
* Confederate General Stonewall Jackson death
* From wound at Battle of Chancellorsville
The feature of this issue is the report on page 4 of the death of famed Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "OBITUARY" "Official Announcement of the Death of Stonewall Jackson" "IMPORTANT... See More
Vicksburg and Chancellorsville - 1863...
Item #667848
May 15, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, May 15, 1863
* Vicksburg
* Battle of Chancellorsville- reports and list of casualties
* "Gen. Hunter and the Negro Regiment
The front page has: "THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE", "AVERILL'S LATE CALVARY EXPEDITION", "THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG", "Grant 18 Miles East of the City", "SHERMAN'S CORPS AT GRAN... See More
Frederick Douglass talks... Battle of Chancellorsville: a Southern victory...
Item #667843
May 07, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 7, 1863
* Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
* A "rebel" victory
* Rare Confederate title
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A nice front page account of the Battle of Chancellorsville, a major Southern victory. the top of the first column has: "From Frederi... See More
Stonewall Jackson is wounded... Battle of Chancellorsville...
Item #667841
May 05, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1863
* Battle of Chancellorsville - Virginia
* General Stonewall Jackson wounded
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not only a nice newspaper from the Confederacy but one from its capital. This is a particularly significant issue as there is good content on the Battle of Chancellorsville, a significant victory for the Confederate forces al... See More
Confederate Victory at Chancellorsville & much more...
Item #667839
May 04, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 4, 1863
* Newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy
* Confederate Victory at Chancellorsville
* Much on Civil War events in Virginia
Not only is this a nice Confederate newspaper, but it is from the capital of the Confederacy.
Much war reporting in this issue, as the top of the front page has an historic & significant report headed: "F... See More
Rare Confederate title from Mississippi on the Battle of Perryville...
Item #667763
November 03, 1862
DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Nov. 3, 1862 Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered. This is a volume one issue.
Among the front page has a number of Acts and documents from the Confederacy, most concerning the on-going Civil War. One is: "An Act to Encourage the Manufacture of Clothing and Shoes for the Army" and a lengthy: "Act to Better Provide for... See More
Jefferson Davis' lengthy speech...
Item #667393
October 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1864
* President Jefferson Davis speech
* General James Longstreet
* Gen. Robert E. Lee
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Southern News" "Jeff. Davis' Speech at Columbia, S.C." "His Views of the Copperhead Plan of Adjustment" "Rebel Victories to Insure the Election of the Peace Candidate" "Fur... See More
A theatrical review of John Wilkes Booth & his brothers...
Item #667317
November 29, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1864
* John Wilkes Booth theatrical review
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
Although the front page and pages within contain various reports on the Civil War, perhaps the most intriguing item is a somewhat inconspicuous page 5 review of a theatrical performance at the Winter Garden theater.
A one night performance was set for November 25 to be... See More
John Wilkes Booth & his brothers... On stage together for the only time...
Item #667273
November 23, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1864
* 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 ... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #667192
January 23, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 1862
* Rare Confederate title from the deep South
* News from Richmond, Pensacola, forts Henry & Donelson
Front page has: "Letter From Richmond" "From Pensacola". Inside has: "The Government & the War" "Late Northern Intelligence""From Our Army in the West" "Affairs at Forts Hen... See More
Lincoln's famous letter to Mrs. Bixby...
Item #667186
November 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Lydia Bixby letter - controversy ?
* 5 sons killed in Civil War
The top of page 4 has the most significant content with the famous letter from Abraham Lincoln to Lydia Bixby, who recently lost here 6th son in the Civil War (see). This is considered by many to be one of the finest works of writing by Lincoln, along with his G... See More
On the arrest of Medary, the publisher of this newspaper...
Item #667185
June 01, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 1, 1864
* Samuel Medary arrested
* Best title to be had (rare)
A notable issue as the front page has good content reporting on the arrest of Samuel Medary, the publisher of this newspaper. The first article is: "Is It Revolution! -- More Arrests" followed by: "Liberty Lies Sunned & Bleeding From Assassin Blows & Wounds!" whi... See More
Fall of New Orleans to the Yankees, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #667180
April 30, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 30, 1862
* Fall of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Admiral David Farragut
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A very historic report as page 3 contains an early account of the fall of New Orleans to the Yankees, which obviously was a solemn admonition for a Confederate newspaper. The report is taken from Yankee sources with the top of a page 3 colu... See More
An Abraham Lincoln speech...
Charleston newspaper after Yankee occupation...
Item #667175
April 21, 1865
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 21, 1865
* Union - Yankee occupation
* Speech given by President Lincoln
An early issue of this newspaper under Yankee control, as Sherman occupied this significant Confederate city on February 18. This is "new series" volume 1, number 48.
The front page has: "Our Victories" "Important Speech of President Lincoln&quo... See More
Fine column headlines on Lincoln's funeral... Letter by John Wilkes Booth...
Item #666743
April 20, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* John Wilkes Booth letter re. plot
This is one of the more displayable issues on the funeral of Abraham Lincoln printed just 5 days after his death. Uncommonly large type used in the one column headlines which take two-thirds of the first column on the front page (see), beginning with: "THE RITES"... See More
A Jefferson Davis Proclamation... Beauregard... Shiloh...
Item #666668
April 11, 1862
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 concentrati... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666535
November 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Rats Leaving a Sinking Ship" "Meanness of Abolitionism--How Soldiers are Treated Who Fight for Their Country" "Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God" "Letter From Ex-President Buchanan" "War News of the Week"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Described as "The H... See More
President Jackson's farewell address...
Item #666464
April 25, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 25, 1861 Among the interesting articles are: "Negro Insurrection" "Order & Drill in Camp Jackson" "President Jackson's Farewell Address to the People of the United States" is signed in type: Andrew Jackson and takes 1 1/2 pages; "War News!" "Organization & Parts of the Army" and much more.
Eight ... See More
The Confederate Constitution in this pro-South newspaper...
Item #666463
March 28, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 28, 1861 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 cer... See More
Robert E. Lee portrait on the front page...
Item #666423
July 02, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864
* Famed General Robert E. Lee issue
* American Civil War illustrations
* Nice for display
Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well.
Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodl... See More
Fall of Fort Donelson... Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #666384
February 27, 1862
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 Don... See More
Jeff Davis' inaugural address: in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #666370
February 25, 1862
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 ove... See More
Considering Negro troops...
Item #666366
July 02, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 2, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Negro troops question considered
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Campaign In Virginia" carrying over to most of pg. 2. Inside pages... See More
With the lengthy "Supplement" issue as well... Battle of Mobile...
Item #666355
February 27, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 27, 1864 As noted in the masthead, this is the: "Gazette of the Regular & Volunteer Forces". The front page has much under the heading: "The Military Situation". Articles inside include: "Mobile & Its Defences" "The Grog Ration in the Navy" "The Campaign in the Southwest" "Florida & the... See More
Lengthy letter signed by Jefferson Davis... "Supplement" issue as well...
Item #666354
February 20, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 20, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page is mostly taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving the latest reports of battle activities in various fields of operation.
Other reports inside area headed: &q... See More
The condition of the South in the Civil War...
Item #666353
February 13, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 13, 1864
* Rare Union military title
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
Among the war-related items are those headed: "General McClellan's Report" "The Military Situation" "The Condition of the South&... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #666352
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more troops
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Als... See More
Terrific display issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #666285
April 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* John Wilkes Booth- Ford's Theatre
This date was a Sunday, and only rarely were Sunday newspapers bound into volumes held by libraries. As such, this date is arguably more scarce than the issue of April 15.
And when it comes to graphic appeal, I would suggest that this edition of the 16th surpasses that of the... See More
Perhaps the most famous "Confederate" newspaper...
Item #666271
July 04, 1863
THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2 (4), 1863
* Most sought Confederate newspaper to be had ?
A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate soil, not just for being printed on the back of wallpaper (many others were as well) but because of the circumstances which surrounded the creation of this issue.
This newspaper was edit... See More
Wealth of Confederate reporting from this fascinating newspaper title...
Item #666256
January 07, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 7, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi, and also that this is labeled the: "Army Edition" which we have not seen in other issues of this title we have offered. See th... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
History's Newsstand Blog
- They Put It In Print (1918)… “The 19th Amendment fails by 1 vote…”
- Snapshot 1807… William Cowper and the Slave Trade…
- Hidden gems within Niles’ Weekly Registers…
- First women’s brokerage firm on Wall Street opens its doors…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
