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172968

Ezra Cornell...

Item #172968

March 03, 1866

HARPER's WEEKLY, New York, Mar. 3, 1866 Fullpg: 'The Mississippi Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church' includes many blacks. Doublepage centerfold: 'The Iron-clad Fleet of England' includes 30 prints. Fullpg. Parade of the 90th N.Y. Vols . in Brooklyn. Two bkpg. cartoons.

Complete in 16 pages.

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675691

A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...

Item #675691

March 03, 1866

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.

This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Boise City--Street Sc... See More  

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680031

Patriotic & decorative masthead...

Item #680031

March 03, 1866

FLAG OF OUR UNION, Boston, March 3, 1866  This was a popular weekly which in the early 1850's claimed to have the largest circulation of any newspaper in the United States. It was begun by the famed publishers Gleason & Ballou, who lent their names to titles which were much like the later Harper's Weekly. Mostly literary content with a very ornate, displayable masthead.

Sixteen p... See More  

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151609

Item #151609

March 04, 1866

THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Mar. 4, 1866 Under "Amusements" on pg. 7 has a listing for the "Winter Garden" presenting "Edwin Booth in his great role of Armand Jean Du Plessius, Cardinal Duke De Richelieu in Sir Bulwer Lytton's play of Richelieu" and in a Special "Grand Hamlet Matinee": "Mr. Edwin Booth...in his grand role of Hamlet." Occasional light foxing, mostly in the margins.

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603826

Steamer Lockwood disaster...

Item #603826

March 05, 1866

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 5, 1866



* Steamer Lockwood

* Mississippi River

* Memphis Tn Tennessee




Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Reported Steamboat Disaster". See image for very brief text.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, ot... See More  

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172970

Fire Works in City Hall Park... "Caught Napping by A.H. Burr...

Item #172970

March 10, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 10, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of the "Display of Fire Works in City Hall Park on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1866." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "John William Draper." 1/2 pg. illus. of "President Johnson Addressing His Fellow Citizens at Washington, February 22, 1866." Full pg. illus. entitled "Caught Napping,&... See More  

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153700

Theatre ad for Edwin Booth...

Item #153700

March 15, 1866

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1866  On pg. 3 in the Amusements section is a listing for a performance of Richelieu at the Winter Garden theatre starring Edwin Booth in the lead role. Also mention that Booth will perform in a Grand Hamlet Matinee at a future date.

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172972

Jerusalem from the Golden Gate...

Item #172972

March 17, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY March 17, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Snuffing the Candle for Grandpa." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Railroad Bridge Across the Hudson River at Albany, New York." Ten small illus. pertaining to "Jerusalem from the Golden Gate, Showing the Temple Area in the Fore Ground, with the Mosques and Minarets in the Holy Place." Four small illus. perta... See More  

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603829

Pike's Opera House fire disaster...

Item #603829

March 23, 1866

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, March 23, 1866



* Pike's Opera House fire

* Cincinnati Ohio




Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Additional Particulars of the Cincinnati Fire. Loss Two Millions" See image for brief text here.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherw... See More  

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172974

Union Square, New York... Pension Office in the New York Custom House...

Item #172974

March 24, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1866 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late Colonel Theodore S. Bowers, General Grant's Adjutant General." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Paying United States Pensioners at the Pension Office in the New York Custom House." Inside: 2/3 pg. illus. of "Charles Sumner." Dblpgctrfld. of "Queen Victoria Opening Her Seventh Parliament,... See More  

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172976

Ice Bridge over Niagara Falls... The game of billiards...

Item #172976

March 31, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1866. Ftpg. article: 'The Game Of Billiards' with illustrations of 4 famous players, including Michael Phelan. Fullpg. of scenes in Peru. Very nice dblpgctrfld: 'Ireland & the Fenian Leaders'. Halfpg: 'The Ice Bridge Over Niagara' & one 'The Fenian Excitement'.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.

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684750

A newspaper predicting the future...

Item #684750

April 01, 1866

BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April, May, June, 1866 



* Uncommon publication

* Astrology - Horoscope




A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.

Among the articles: "Professor Owen on Astrology, Astronomy, and Medicine" "The Nativi... See More  

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172978

The Fenian conspiracy... Hon. Thaddeus Stevens

Item #172978

April 07, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY April 7, 1866 Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "Richmond Bridgewell, Dublin, from which HeadCentre Stephens Escaped." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Fenian Conspiracy in Ireland-Marching Prisoners into the County Prison at Cork." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "Hon. Thaddeus Stevens." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Canadian Volunteers After Drill." Full pg. ill... See More  

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596303

Civil War officially over....

Item #596303

April 07, 1866

NEW YORK DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 7, 1866 



* Uncommon title

* Civil War officially ends




The front page has nearly a column headed: "Death of Gen. J. H. Morgan" and also: "PEACE! PEACE! Martial Law Abolished! The Habeas Corpus Restored". This was a white supremacist newspaper from during & just after the Civil War, proclaiming by its publishers: "White Supr... See More  

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600082

Civil Rights Act of 1866...

Item #600082

April 07, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1866



* Civil Rights Act of 1866

* Senate overrides president's veto




The front page has one column headlines that include: "WASHINGTON NEWS", "Passage of the Civil Rights Bill in the Senate", "Thirty-three Republicans Vote for the Bill" and more (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the U.S. Senate overriding  Preside... See More  

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686774

The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...

Item #686774

April 10, 1866

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1866 



* Civil Rights Bill becomes law

* Post Civil War - slavery




The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE CAPITAL" "The Civil Rights Bill the Law of the Land" "Its Passage In The House" "Vote 122 To 41" Unfortunately there is a printing flaw that affects the mentioned headings only. Text is fine. (see)... See More  

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600315

Dearing family massacre....

Item #600315

April 12, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1866



* The Dearing family murders (1st report)

* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

* Antoine Probst




Page 5 has one column headings: "Terrible Crime In Philadelphia" "Seven Persons Murdered In One House" "A Laborer Kills his Employer and his Whole Family..." See image for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condit... See More  

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617862

Dearing family massacre...

Item #617862

April 12, 1866

CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, April 12, 1866 



* The Dearing family murders (1st report)

* Philadelphia Pennsylvania

* Antoine Probst




The front page has a brief article headed: "Horrible Murder in Philadelphia" "A Family of Seven Persons Butchered" (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor spine... See More  

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684735

Pair of issues on the Dearing family massacre...

Item #684735

April 12, 1866

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 12 and May 6, 1866 



* The Dearing family murders

* "Murder by gaslight"

* Antoine Probst arrest




A pair of issues on the horrific Dearing family murder, covering the murder report and the confession of the murderer.

Page 2 of April 12 has: 'Horrid Murders" which report the crime in which 8 people were murdered, 6 in one fa... See More  

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600761

Dearing family massacre....

Item #600761

April 13, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1866



* The Dearing family murders

* "Murder by gaslight"

* Antoine Probst arrest




The front page has one column headings: "The Tragedy In Philadelphia" "Further Particulars of the Murder of the Deering Family"

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some margin wear and small tears, a few printing flaws, otherwise good.... See More  

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172980

Great fire in Cincinnati...

Item #172980

April 14, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Apr. 14, 1866  Fullpg: 'The Great Fire in Cincinnati' halfpg. article & illustration on 'Robert E. Lee, in Civil Life' 1/4 pg: 'The Rev. Alexander Grummell' is a Black minister.

Complete in 16 pages.

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600083

Dearing family massacre....

Item #600083

April 15, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1866



* The Dearing family murders

* Philadelphia Pennsylvania

* Antoine Probst




The front page has small one column headings: "The Dearing Murder" "Arrest of the Murderer--His Confession--Exciting Scene at the Mayor's Office--More About the Dearing Family" Text takes up more than a full column.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages... See More  

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594108

The Reconstruction era... Cornerstone for a new Jewish synagogue...

Item #594108

April 19, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1866  Most of the front page is taken up with Reconstruction item with first column heads: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "Speech of President Johnson to the Soldiers & Sailors" "He Reiterates His Views on the Reconstruction Policy of Congress" "His Efforts for the Restoration of the Southern States" "The Rewards for Arresting ... See More  

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172982

School for freed slaves at New Orleans...

Item #172982

April 21, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866   The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.

Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".

Sixteen pages, good condition.... See More  

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675689

A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...

Item #675689

April 21, 1866

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.

This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Equable Clime of Cal... See More  

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696872

School for freed slaves at New Orleans...

Item #696872

April 21, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866   The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.

Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".

Sixteen pages, great condition... See More  

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172984

Passage of the Civil Rights Bill...

Item #172984

April 28, 1866

Harper's WEEKLY, April 28, 1866 Ftpg: 'Govt. Auction on the Levee at Cairo, Ill.'. Historic dblpgctrfld: 'Lobby of the House of Rep. during Passage of the Civil Rights Bill'. Nice full page: 'Scene at the Penna. Ave. Entrance to the Capitol Grounds at Washington'

Complete in sixteen pages.

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603898

Memphis riots of 1866...

Item #603898

May 02, 1866

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 2, 1866



* Memphis, Tennessee

* Race riots - Negroes

* Reconstruction era




Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Riot at Memphis". See image for text .

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice ... See More  

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617995

Bombardment of Valparaiso...

Item #617995

May 02, 1866

CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, May 2, 1866 



*Bombardment of Valparaiso, Chile

* Spanish fleet shelling & destruction of port




The front page has an article headed: "South America" "Valparaiso Bombarded by Spanish" "The Town Completely Destroyed" (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, mi... See More  

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598638

Colorado admitted to the Union ?.....

Item #598638

May 04, 1866

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 4, 1866



* Colorado joins the Union ?

* Statehood ?




The front page has a one column heading:



"Colorado Admitted to the Union---80 to 55"



with smaller subhead: "The Colorado Bill" 1st report coverage on the House passing the Colorado Bill. The President would however veto this bill and Colorado would not actually gain statehood for another 10 ye... See More  

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172986

Colored Orphan Asylum... City of Memphis...

Item #172986

May 05, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Colored Orphan Asylum, Memphis, Tennessee." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Alexander H. Stephens." Four 1/2 landscape illus. entitled: "Nashville, From Edgefield," "Nashville, Tennessee, from the Opposite Bank of the Cumberland," "Louisville, Kentucky-Iron Clads Passing Louisville Fall... See More  

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598641

Robert E. Lee for president ?....

Item #598641

May 05, 1866

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1866 



* General Robert E. Lee 



Page 4 has a small but interesting report with a one column heading: "Gen. Lee For President". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

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675687

A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...

Item #675687

May 05, 1866

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.

This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Leaving San Francisco--... See More  

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172988

Map of Georgia... Celebration the abolition of slavery in Washington D.C... Cotton team in North Carolina...

Item #172988

May 12, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 12, 1866 Ftpg. shows: 'The Levee at Cincinnati, Ohio'. One-quarter pg: 'Map of New York Bay'. Halfpg: 'On the Mississippi--Religious Services on Board the 'Ruth' '. Very nice fullpg: 'View of Shockoe Creek Valley, Richmond, Va.' & fullpg: 'Cotton Team in N. Carolina' shows black men leading a cart load of cotton... See More  

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690262

Jefferson Davis is indicted for treason...

Item #690262

May 12, 1866

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 12, 1866 



* Confederate president Jefferson Davis

* Official indictment for treason




Page 3 has a one column heading: "JEFF. DAVIS INDICTED" with subheads. (see)

Eight pages, creasing along the central fold of the front page only, generally nice.... See More  

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150066

Item #150066

May 17, 1866

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, May 17, 1866 "Veto Of the Colorado Bill" on pg. 7 includes Pres. Johnson's reasons for denying statehood to Colorado. Signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Good.

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172990

'Mustered Out' Colored Volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas...

Item #172990

May 19, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY May 19, 1866 Two 1/3 pg. illus. of "Major General Judson Kilpatrick, U.S. Minister to Chile" and "Commodore John Rodgers, U.S.N." Also a 1/3 pg. illus. of the "Bombardment of Valparaiso by the Spanish Fleet, March 31, 1866." Inside is a full pg. illus. entitled "'Mustered Out' Colored Volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas." Dblpgctr... See More  

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603902

Quotes of Josh Billings...

Item #603902

May 21, 1866

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 21, 1866



* Quotes of Josh Billings

* American humorist




The front page has a small one column heading: "The 'Sayings' of Josh Billings". See images for text.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise i... See More  

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151104
Item #151104

May 22, 1866

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1866  Back page heads include: "Washington" "The Colorado Veto Message" "Consideration of the Question Postponed Until Next Tuesday" & more. Spine is a bit irregular.

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172992

Memphis riots... Scenes of Little Rock, Arkansas...

Item #172992

May 26, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1866 Ftpg. has two scenes in 'Memphis, Tenn., During the Riot' one showing: 'Shooting down Negroes' and the other 'Burning a Freedmen's School House'. Three-quarter pg. illus. of: 'Edwin M. Stanton'. Nice fullpg. with 2 illus. of: 'Little Rock, Ark.' fullpg: 'Crevasse on Chim's Plantation, West Baton Rouge, ... See More  

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595124

Judaica content... Jewish... Jews...

Item #595124

May 29, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1866  Page 5 has an article: "Convention Of American Israelites" with subheads: "The Board of Delegates in Session--Election of Officers for the Ensuing Year--The Establishment of a Jewish Rabbinical Institute Decided Upon" (see).

Eight pages, good condition.

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551393

Notable death... Winfield Scott...

Item #551393

May 30, 1866

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866



* General Winfield Scott death

* Post civil war original




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott

* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career

* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats

* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More  

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597003

Death of General Winfield Scott...

Item #597003

May 30, 1866

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1866 



* General Winfield Scott death



The top of the front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness &... See More  

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628007

Death of General Winfield Scott...

Item #628007

May 30, 1866

NEW-YORK TIMES, May 30, 1866 



* General Winfield Scott death



The front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness & Death--Personal Rem... See More  

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601711

Death of General Winfield Scott...

Item #601711

May 31, 1866

NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1866 



* General Winfield Scott death



The top of the front page has: "Honors To Gen. Scott" "Official Statement of His Illness & Death,..." "Medical Diary of His Physical Condition from His Arrival at West Point" "His Burial Place..." "The Funeral Cortege..." and more.

"Old Fuss & Feathers" had a... See More  

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659688

Civil War Recollections... Mining in Nevada...

Item #659688
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1866. Featured in this issue is an article "Personal Recollections of the War", by a Virginian. Other articles are: "The Reese River Country (Mining in Nevada)"; "Are There Other Inhabited Worlds?"; "Henry Barth, the African Traveler"; and other additional stories with related illustrations. See photos for d... See More  

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172994

Arkansas... The Fenians... Office of the Freedmen's Bureau...

Item #172994

June 02, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 2, 1866 Halfpg: 'Office of the Freedmen's Bureau, Memphis, Tenn.' showing many Blacks. Fullpg. shows: 'Arsenal Grounds at Little Rock' & 'Blissville, Little Rock, Arkansas'. One-third pg: 'Monticello, the Home of Jefferson, near Charlottesville, Va.'. One-third pg: 'The City of Lynchburg' Fullpg: 'Grand Reception of Jame... See More  

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693049

1866 Fenian raids...

Item #693049

June 02, 1866

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 2, 1866



* Capture of Fort Erie - Ontario

* Fenian invasion of Canada

* Fenians Brotherhood raids




The front page has one column headings: "WAR" "Revolution In Canada" "The Fenian Invasion" "FORT ERIE CAPTURED"  and much more. (see) Text takes up the entire front page and ends on the back page.

Other news of the day soo... See More  

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605673

Georgia & Florida after the war...

Item #605673

June 08, 1866

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1866



* Florida & Georgia

* Post Civil War reconstruction




The front page has one column headlines that include: "AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTH" "Condition of Corn and Cotton Crops in Georgia" "Good Effects of Giving Freedmen a Share of the Produce" "Improved State of Union Feeling in Florida" and more (see photos). Lengthy text c... See More  

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172996

Burning of the N.Y. Academy of Music... Negro huts...

Item #172996

June 09, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1866 Fullpg: "Burning of the N.Y. Academy of Music" shows firemen as well. Fullpg: "Gens. Steedman & Fullerton Conferring with the Freedmen at Trent River Settlement, opposite New Bern, North Carolina" and showing: "Negro Huts". "U.S. Steam Sloop of war 'Wampanoag' " "Gov. Thomas Swann of Maryland"... See More  

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