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140230

Item #140230

March 03, 1865

WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 3, 1865. This 4 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 short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other a... See More  

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172864

Sherman's march through the South...

Item #172864

March 04, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1865  The full front page is a print: "Sherman's March Through South Carolina--Road at the Swamp Crossings." which also has a nice page 2 editorial: "Sherman's True Victory.

Other prints inside include: "Camp Ford, Texas" "The Double-ender 'Pontiac' Descending the Savannah River" "Charleston &... See More  

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538745
Item #538745

March 04, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 4, 1865  (print only)



This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.



The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.

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$12.00
599042

On the fall of Charleston...

Item #599042

March 04, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 4, 1865  The front page has: "From Wilmington" "Exchange of Prisoners--Their Fearful Condition..." "Late Rebel News" "The Fall of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and other items.

Eight pages, address label in the masthead, very nice condition.

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599043

On the fall of Charleston...

Item #599043

March 04, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 4, 1865  The front page has: "From Wilmington" "Exchange of Prisoners--Their Fearful Condition..." "Late Rebel News" "The Fall of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and other items.

Eight pages, very nice condition.

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680176

Reports on Lincoln's inauguration in this racist newspaper...

Item #680176

March 04, 1865

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, March 4, 1865 



* Rare pro-white publication

* Abraham Lincoln inauguration

* Closing weeks of the Civil War




A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. This issue has much reporting and editorializing on Lincoln's inauguration, both with a strong bias against Lincoln.

Some articles area hea... See More  

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704251

Creating billiard balls...

Item #704251

March 04, 1865

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1865 



* Early billiards - pool - snooker



The front page features a nice print of a: "Lathe For Turning Billiard Balls" with a lengthy article taking over one-third of the page. A nice issue for any billiards or pool collector.

Inside has an illustrated article: "Allen's Supporter For Fractured Legs".

Sixteen pages, nice c... See More  

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688031

Lincoln is inaugurated, with his memorable address on the front page...

Item #688031

March 05, 1865

DAILY MILWAUKEE NEWS, Wisconsin, March 5, 1865 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* Inauguration - inaugural Address




The front page begins with nice column heads including: "Inaugural Message Of President Lincoln!" "The Heavens Wept Profusely & the Streets of Washington Deluged in Mud!" "Latest From Sherman!" & much more on the closing events of the Civi... See More  

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678189

Yankees occupy Wilmington, N.C... Robert E. Lee offers pardon to deserters...

Item #678189

March 06, 1865

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 6, 1865  



* Rare Confederate publication

* General William T. Sherman

* Coastal march in Carolinas

* Battle of Wilmington NC




Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the lat... See More  

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691247

Lincoln's second inauguration...

Item #691247

March 06, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1865



* Abraham Lincoln 2nd inauguration

* Closing weeks of the Civil War

* Assassination nears




Page 4 headlines at the top of last column about the second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln include: "INAUGURATION" "Our Report of the Second Installation of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States" "Scenes at the White House in the Str... See More  

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580673

Final month of the Civil War.....

Item #580673

March 07, 1865

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, March 7, 1865  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 UNION JUBILEE

* Honors to Our Soldiers and Sailors

* Gratitude of the People for National Victories

* NEW-YORK IN GALA DRESS

* SHERMAN'S MARCH

* Intimations of Rapid
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683525

Lincoln's second inaugural address: 'With malice towards none...'

Item #683525

March 07, 1865

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, March 7, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration (historic)

* "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All"

* End of Civil War & assassination nears




Page 2 has a very historic report headed: "Inauguration Day at Washington" which is primarily taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of President Lincoln". I... See More  

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703078

Jourdon Anderson's letter to his former slave master

Item #703078

March 07, 1865

(for reference only - item does not exist) SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Sep. 23, 1865  Jourdon Anderson's letter to his former slave master

Jourdon Anderson's letter to his former slave master
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583867

Slave soldiers...

Item #583867

March 08, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, March 8, 1865 



* General William T. Sherman 

* Columbia, South Carolina 

* Last weeks of the Civil War
 



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S ARMY", "News Direct From Columbia, S.C.", "Full Particulars of the Capture of the City", "GEORGIA", "Davis Handled Without Glov... See More  

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691156

From the closing weeks of the Civil War...

Item #691156

March 08, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln's inaugural ball

* Civil War nearing the end

* Sherman's Southern march




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE CAROLINAS" "More Rumors About Sherman" "The Whereabouts of His Army Still Involved in Mystery" "His Advance said to have Entered North Carolina Two Weeks Ago&quo... See More  

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701259

In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...

Item #701259

March 08, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration

* Inaugural address on the ftpg.

* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title




Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More  

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676297

War in South America... War in North America...

Item #676297

March 09, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, March 9, 1865  The front page is dominated by a large map headed: "THE WAR ON THE RIVER PLATE. Scene of Operations on the Rivers Plate and Uruguay--The Empire of Brazil Against the Republics of Uruguay and Paraguay." The map shows from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro to Bolivia and much in between.

First column heads on the "South America" battles as well.... See More  

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599785

Less than a month before the end of the Civil War...

Item #599785

March 10, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1865 



* Battle of Waynesboro



Among the front page reports from just a month before the end of the Civil War are: "From South Carolina" "Late Rebel News" "From the Army of the Potomac" "Fight at Fisherville, Va--Confirmation of Sheridan's Victory" "An Expedition to St. Marks, Florida" "Gen. Porter'... See More  

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172866

Petersburg and Harper's Ferry...

Item #172866

March 11, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1865  the front page has two prints: "Before Petersburg--Issuing Rations of Whisky and Quinine" and "Admiral Porter's Boats Removing torpedoes & Buoying the Channel in Cape Fear River" with an article headed: "Capture of Wilmington".

Prints inside include: "View of Petersburg From the Signal Station on Our Ex... See More  

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592993

Planters arm their slaves...

Item #592993

March 11, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 11, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln proclamation

* Arming slaves




Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Good News From Sherman!" "Sherman 40 Miles from Raleigh" "Whites & Blacks Flock to Him" "Negro Panic At Conscription" "The Planters Arm Their Slaves Against It" & more.

Also, page 4 has: ... See More  

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599176

Lincoln's Proclamation to deserters...

Item #599176

March 11, 1865

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters

* General William T. Sherman Southern march

* Final month of the Civil War




Among the front page Civil War column heads are: "SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN" "Important Reports From New Bern" "Fayetteville Said to be in Possession of Our Forces" "Sherman's Advance within Forty... See More  

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688079

Lincoln's Proclamation to deserters...

Item #688079

March 11, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1865



* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters

* General William T. Sherman Southern march

* Final month of the Civil War




Among the front page Civil War column heads are: "SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN" "Important Reports From New Bern" "Fayetteville Said to be in Possession of Our Forces" "Sherman's Advance within Forty Miles of ... See More  

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681556

Great Civil War issue for display...

Item #681556

March 14, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1865



* Final month of the American Civil War w/ map



The front page features a huge Civil War map headed: "SHERIDAN'S IMPORTANT OPERATIONS. Where Sheridan Went & What He Accomplished---Immense Destruction of Rebel Roads & Supplies."
There is a great number of one-column heads on the front pagte including: "SHERMAN" "Im
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592990

Nearing the end of the war....

Item #592990

March 15, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "OFFICIAL NEWS" "From Sherman & Schofield" "Sherman at Laurel Hill, N,.C." "Defeat of Bragg on the 10th" 'He Retreats Across the Neuse River" "A Panic In the Rebel Capital" and more.

Eight pages, nice condition.

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592991

Nearing the end of the war...

Item #592991

March 15, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "OFFICIAL NEWS" "From Sherman & Schofield" "Sherman at Laurel Hill, N,.C." "Defeat of Bragg on the 10th" 'He Retreats Across the Neuse River" "A Panic In the Rebel Capital" and more.

Eight pages, 3 small worm holes thru the issue affect a fe... See More  

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592787

1865 Goldsboro NC... Civil War...

Item #592787

March 17, 1865

THE BOSTON HERALD, Massachusetts, March 17, 1865 



* Original Civil War reporting 



This 4 page issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. This issue is loaded with Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following one column headings: see photos & more. Also se... See More  

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651145

The end of the war is near...

Item #651145

March 17, 1865

UTICA EVENING TELEGRAPH, New York, March 17, 1865  The ftpg. has: "Official War Bulletin" "Sherman at Fayetteville" "Meets No Opposition" "How Hampton Whipped Kilpatrick" "Forrest Has 15,000 Men". Included is a dispatch signed in type: U.S. Grant, Lt. Gen.

Pg. 2 has: "North Carolina" "Kinston in Shofield's Hands" "... See More  

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681555

Huge list of draft names... Much reporting on the war...

Item #681555

March 17, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, March 17, 1865  The entire front page is taken up with: "THE DRAFT" with a huge listing of names from New York troy be drafted into military service. A great item for genealogical research.

Much war reporting inside with: "Grant" "Activity Within the Rebel Lines" "SHERMAN" "Sherman at Fayetteville on the 12th..." "Joe Jo... See More  

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683059

Huge list of names of those drafted into the military...

Item #683059

March 17, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, March 17, 1865  The front page is almost entirely taken up with a huge list of names of those drafted into the military, with first column heads: "THE DRAFT" "The Drawing in All the Districts Yesterday" "Distinguished Persons Drafted" and more. The lengthy list carries over to take more of the back page as well.

A great issue for genealogica... See More  

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172868

Lincoln's inauguration...

Item #172868

March 18, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865  The entire front page is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865" showing just that. A great display issue as such.

An inside page has an article: "The President's Inaugural" which includes the text of his second inaugural address, which i... See More  

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699991

A "Copperhead" newspaper: a wealth of war-related content...

Item #699991

March 20, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 20, 1865 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the press... See More  

Item from Catalog 348 (released for November, 2024)

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594885

Goldsboro, North Carolina... Civil War...

Item #594885

March 22, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 22, 1865 



* William T. Sherman

* Goldsboro NC

* Columbia SC




The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "Gen. Sherman's Campaign" "His Junction With Schofield" "He Occupies Goldsborough" "From North Carolina" and more.

Eight pages, very tiny binding holes at the blank spine margin, small piece fro... See More  

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696948

One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...

Item #696948

March 22, 1865

BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, March 22, 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 turn... See More  

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581522

Jeff Davis and his government...

Item #581522

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1865  Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Jeff. Davis And His Government" "The Rebel Senate in Judgment on the Rebel President" "The Revelation Of Dispair" "Lee the Forlorn Hope of the Rebels" and more.

Page 8 has: "North Carolina" "Progress Of Sherman's Campaign&... See More  

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592385

Goldsboro, North Carolina...

Item #592385

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 23, 1865 



* Confederates falling apart

* Nearing the end of war

* Sherman at Goldsboro, North Carolina




Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "MORE GOOD NEWS" "The Occupation of Goldsborough Confirmed" "Sherman & Schofield at the Head of An Immense Army" "Sheridan On The War Path""The Potomac... See More  

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594883

Goldsboro, North Carolina... Civil War...

Item #594883

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 23, 1865 



* Confederates falling apart

* Nearing the end of war

* Sherman at Goldsboro, NC




The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "MORE GOOD NEWS" "The Occupation of Goldsborough Confirmed" "Sherman & Schofield at the Head of An Immense Army" "Sheridan on the War Path" "Late Rebel News&qu... See More  

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594884

Goldsborough, North Carolina...

Item #594884

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 23, 1865  The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "MORE GOOD NEWS" "The Occupation of Goldsborough Confirmed" "Sherman & Schofield at the Head of An Immense Army" "Sheridan on the War Path" "Late Rebel News" "The Army Of The James" and more.

Eight pages, 3 small worm holes affectin... See More  

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662191

Jeff Davis at odds with his Congress...

Item #662191

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, March 23, 1865 



* Nearing the end of the American Civil War

* Ulysses S. Grant & William T. Sherman


* Quarrel between Jefferson Davis and His Congress



Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Johnston Flying from the Combined Armies" "Raleigh Said to be Evacuated" "Rebels Reported Falling Back to Hillsboro&qu... See More  

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688090

Jefferson Davis and his government...

Item #688090

March 23, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1865 



* Confederates falling apart

* Nearing the end of war

* Sherman at Goldsboro NC




Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Jeff. Davis And His Government" "The Rebel Senate in Judgment on the Rebel President" "The Revelation Of Dispair" "Lee the Forlorn Hope of the Rebels" and more... See More  

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701674

Huge Civil War map of North Carolina...

Item #701674

March 24, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 24, 1865  The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA."

The balance of the front page is taken up with Civil War reports with heads including: "Another Rebel Victory ! " "An Engagement Between Sherman & Johnston" "Our Troops Forced Back at Bentonville on Sunday" "Th... See More  

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172870

Celebrating Civil War victories...

Item #172870

March 25, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1865  The front page has a portrait of: "Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secretary of the Treasury". Prints inside include: "The Triumph in New York--Glimpses of the Grand Procession" which includes 5 prints; "Hon. James Harlan, Secretary of the Interior" "Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay" "General Schofield's Headquarte... See More  

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702783

Closing weeks of the Civil War...

Item #702783

March 25, 1865

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1865 



* Confederates falling apart 

* Nearing the end of war 

* Averasboro, North Carolina
 



Among the front page one column ads on the Civil War are: "Great Cavalry Campaign", "Land Co-Operation with the Fleet Before Mobile", "From The South", "Official Dispatch From Gen. Grant", "The Reported Fi... See More  

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583866

Near end of Civil War in 1865...

Item #583866

March 28, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, March 28, 1865 



* General William T. Sherman 

* Marching up the coast 

* Last weeks of the Civil War
 



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "NORTH CAROLINA", "Sherman, Schofield, & Terry Unite Their Forces near Goldsboro", "The Enemy Defeated & Driven Back at Every Point", "VIRGINIA&qu... See More  

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697466

What Robert E. Lee's plans are...

Item #697466

March 29, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1865 



* Battle of Fort Stedman

* Nearing the end of Civil War

* Lee's surrender less than two weeks away




Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "The Victory of Saturday" "Further & Interesting Particulars" "Extend & Importance of Lee's Designs" "Position of the Li... See More  

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582133

Battle report signed by Robert E. Lee...

Item #582133

March 30, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1865 



* General Robert E. Lee

* Confederates falling apart, nearing the end of war




Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Army of the Potomac", "Important Movement in Progress", "Result of the Consultation between the President & Our Generals", "The Battle Before Petersburgh", "Gen. Lee'... See More  

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592382

Reports from Robert E. Lee and General George Meade...

Item #592382

March 30, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 30, 1865 



* General Robert E. Lee

* Confederates falling apart

* Nearing the end of war




Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. GRANT" "A Congratulatory Order" is signed by General Geo. G. Meade, and is concerning the battle at Fort Steadman; "Gen. Lee's Official Report" is signed by him in type: ... See More  

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140235

Item #140235

March 31, 1865

WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 31, 1865. This 4 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 short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other ... See More  

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172872

Advancing upon Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina...

Item #172872

April 01, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1865  The front page has a nice print showing: "General Sherman's Entry Into Columbia, South Carolina". Pages 2 and 3 have some interesting war-related articles including: "Davis Asks to be Dictator" "Davis and Lee" "Trade With Rebels" and more.

Other prints within include: "14th and 20th Corps Crossing ... See More  

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680179

Civil War reports in this racist newspaper...

Item #680179

April 01, 1865

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 1, 1865  A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.

Some articles include: "Re-Organizing the Democracy" "Execution of Capt. Kennedy" "Another Battle Before Ric... See More  

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689661

Fall of Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #689661

April 04, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, April 4, 1865 



* Fall of Richmond VA Virginia

* Civil War nearing the end




First column heads on the front page about the fall of Richmond: "GRANT" "Richmond Ours" "Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capital Yesterday Morning" "Many Guns Captured" "Our Troops Received with Enthusiasm" "The City On Fire" "Pe
... See More  

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$410.00
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