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Ulysses S. Grant, 1865...
Item #219416
October 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1865.
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky
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* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky
Alfred Lloyd Tennyson... Central Park...
Item #172928
October 14, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 14, 1865 The front page shows: "President Johnson Pardoning Rebels at the White House" & "Andrew Johnson's Tailor-Shop in Greenville, Tenn.'.
Inside has several full page prints including: "Guerrilla Fighting in Mexico--Death of Pueblita, One of the Liberal Chiefs at Uruopan" and "Gathering Corn" and "Ce... See More
Trial of Captain Wirz... Discovery of Dr. Mudd...
Item #172930
October 21, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1865 The front page has a print showing: "Lieut. Tappan Discovering Dr. Mudd in the Hold of the Steamer 'Thomas A. Scott' " with a related article. Also a halfpg. print of the: "Trial of Captain Wirz, the Andersonville Jailer, in the Court of Claims, Washington, D.C."
Inside has full page prints: "The Embassy From T... See More
Henry Wirz trial comes to an end...
Item #588728
October 26, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1865
* Trial of Captain Henry Wirz
* Andersonville Civil War prison - Georgia
The top of page 5 has; "Washington" "the Findings & Verdict of the Wirz Military Commission Submitted to the President" "Intercession of Wirz's Counsel in Behalf of His Client".
Eight pages, nice condition. ... See More
Much on the Dakota Territory...
Item #172932
October 28, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, October 28, 1865 The front page has a print: "Seizure of 'The Irish People' Newspaper in Dublin and of Deadly Weapons in Cork, Belonging to the Fenians." The balance of the front page is an article titled: "The Fenians".
Prints inside include: "Dacotah Territory - Fort Thompson on the Upper Missouri River, built for the Sioux an... See More
1st Post-Civil War Thanksgiving Proclamation... Steamer St. John disaster....
Item #699538
October 30, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* 1st post-war Thanksgiving proclamation
*Albany steamer St. John disaster on the Hudson River
Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed "A Really National Thanksgiving", and while it only includes highlights of the proclamation, the expl... See More
First post-Civil War Thanksgiving Proclamation... Steamer St. John disaster....
Item #704451
October 30, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* Thanksgiving proclamation 147
* 1st after the end of the Civil War
Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed L"Thanksgiving For Peace" "Appointment of the First Thursday in December as a Day of National Thanksgiving"... See More
Post Civil War Reconstruction in 1865....
Item #221249
November 02, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 2, 1865.
* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Washington" "An Iron Clad Fleet to be immediately Equip
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* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Washington" "An Iron Clad Fleet to be immediately Equip
Prints on the surrender of Lee at Appomattox...
Item #172934
November 04, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1865 The full front page is a print captioned: "Meeting of the Fenian Congress in the Assembly Building, Philadelphia". Among the prints within are: "Looking at the Eclipse" "Burning of the Michigan Central Freight Depot at Detroit, Michigan" "Shipwrecked Passengers and Crew of the Brig 'Titania' &quo... See More
Funeral Of Slavery...
Andrew Johnson... Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving...
Item #203348
November 07, 1865
UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., Nov. 7, 1865
*A National Thanksgiving
*Funeral of Slavery
Front page has: "A National Thanksgiving" "By The President Of The United States" "A Proclamation", signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Bit of lite fold foxing in unrelated content. 4 pages in nice condition.
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*A National Thanksgiving
*Funeral of Slavery
Front page has: "A National Thanksgiving" "By The President Of The United States" "A Proclamation", signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Bit of lite fold foxing in unrelated content. 4 pages in nice condition.
Hanging of Champ Ferguson... Wade Hampton...
Item #172936
November 11, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1865 The front page has prints of: "Hon. Charles Adams" and "Earl Russell" with articles on each. Prints within include: "Thomas Carlyle" "View of the Tobacco Exchange, Corner of Virginia and Cary Streets, Richmond, Virginia" "Interior of the Seabrook Tobacco Warehouse at Richmond, Virginia" "R... See More
Wirz is hanged... Trial of Jeff Davis... Reconstruction...
Item #684718
November 15, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1865
* Warden Henry Wirz execution - hanging
* Andersonville Confederate Prison - Georgia
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis trial
Among the articles are: "The Latest Phase of Reconstruction" "The Trial of Jefferson Davis--The President and Chief Justice Consult About It" "Reported Insurrectionary Movement of Negroes&... See More
Very nice and early baseball print...
Item #172938
November 18, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1865 Certainly the most desired print is the half page vertical print showing a baseball game in action, and showing the full expanse of the field with crowd. The caption reads: "Base-Ball Match Between the 'Athletics' of Philadelphia, Pa. and the 'Atlantics' of Brooklyn, N.Y., Played at Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1865." There is ... See More
Address of Schuyler Colfax...
Item #150719
November 20, 1865
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, November 20, 1865 The front page carries the article "Address Of Schuyler Colfax", "The True Reconstruction Policy", "Position Of The President".
Other news and advertisements of the day are within.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Great baseball print... Execution of Henry Wirz...
Item #172940
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1865 Certainly the prime feature of this illustrated newspaper is the very nice three-quarter page print captioned: "Champion Nine of the Atlantic Base-Ball Club of Brooklyn, L.I., 1865" showing named prints of each of the baseball players. There is a brief article on them as well titled: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club."
Other prints... See More
1865 Andrew Johnson Reconstruction...
Item #671317
December 01, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1865 Ftpg. has: " The Writ Of Habeas Corpus" It is Restored at the North" "The South Not Yet Granted Its Privilages" "Proclamation By The President". Proclamation is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut, a little light staining near dateline, nice condition.
The New York police... Dancing lunatics...
Item #172942
December 02, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1865 The full front page is a print of the: "Burning of Rev. Dr. Tyng's Church, Corner of 16th Street and Rutherford Place, New York". Prints within include: "Funeral of Lord Palmerston - The Procession to the Grave in the Interior of Westminster Abbey" "Rev. George W. Gordon, Ringleader in the Jamaica Riots" ... See More
Andrew Johnson reflects upon the Civil War & Lincoln's assassination in his annual address...
Item #644571
December 06, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Dec. 6, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* State of the Union Address
* Civil War reconstruction
Most of the front page and page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message", being the first state-of-the-union address of President Andrew Johnson. The focus of his speech is the end of the Civil War with comments on the Lincoln assas... See More
Andrew Johnson Reconstruction...
Item #206970
December 06, 1865
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN, Dec. 6, 1865 Ftpg. top of the first col: "Presidents Message" "The Perpetuity Of The Union!" "Supremacy Of The Constitution" "Secession Null and Void" "Treason A Crime!" "View On Negro Suffrage" & more. Message to the Congress, which takes 3 1/2 columns is signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Folio-siz... See More
Johnson's state-of-the-union address... Much on Reconstruction....
Item #681433
December 06, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* State of the Union Address
* Much mention of the loss of Abrham Lincoln
The top of the first column of the front page has a heading: "MESSAGE of the President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress...." Text of the address takes up 5 columns, all on the front page and is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
It... See More
Thomas Nast’s "National Thanksgiving"...
Item #172944
December 09, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1865 The full front page shows the: "Grand Reception of Lieutenant-General Grant at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York City". Other full page prints inside include: "Lieutenant-General Ulysses S. Grant" and "Reception of Lieutenant General Grant at the Fifth Avenue Hotel--Guests in the Refreshment Room".
The double... See More
Johnson's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #666565
December 13, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* State of the Union Address
* Civil War reconstruction
All of page 2 and a portion of page 3 are taken up with the "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" which is Andrew Johnson's state-of-the-union address. Obviously much reflection on the closing events of the Civil War and the various Reconstruction efforts. It... See More
Sulphur Springs, Virginia... New York's Five Points...
Item #172948
December 23, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1865 The front page has a nice print of: "Hon. John T. Hoffman, Mayor-Elect of New York City" with an article on him. Also an article: "Thanksgiving at Five Points".
Prints within include a doublepage centerfold: "The Pilgrimage to Mecca" which has 11 prints; "Thanksgiving Dinner at the Five Points Ladies' Ho... See More
Indians... The fire department...
Item #172954
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1866 The full front page is a nice illus. of: "Edwin Forrest Booth" from a Brady photograph.
The highly sought-after great doublepage centerfold: "Metropolitan Fire Department" is very displayable with many vignettes on the N.Y. fire dept. in action issue. Also: "Mounted Messengers Attacked by Indians on the Plains... See More
Sentencing Mr. Edward Ketchum in the Court...
Item #172956
January 20, 1866
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 20, 1866 Ftpg. shows the : 'Funeral of German Patriots at Comfort, Texas'. Inside fullpg: 'Winter' & 'Types of American Beauty' & 'Sentencing Mr. Edward Ketchum in the Court'
Complete in 16 pages.
In honor of Lincoln's first birthday since his assassination...
Item #691626
February 13, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1866
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st birthday since assassination
* George Bancroft memorial oration
The top of the front page has column heads: "LINCOLN" "The Martyr President" "Oration By George Bancroft" "The Flags on the Public Buildings at Half Mast" and more, with very lengthy text. This was in honor of the firs... See More
Lincoln being celebrated in Richmond... The Life of George Washington...
Item #172966
February 24, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 24, 1866 The entire ftpg. features nine: "Portraits of Washington" at various times in his life. Inside contains an article with nine illustrations on: 'The Birthplace, Home & Tomb of Washington'.
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice & large print captioned: "President Lincoln Entering Richmond, April 4, 1865" showing him... See More
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
On the death and funeral of Winfield Scott...
Item #172998
June 16, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 16, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Scott." Inside has a full pg. illus. of "Winfield Scott." Full pg. illus. of "Scott's Death Bed." Dblpgctrfld. of the "Burial of Scott--Services at the Grave, in West Point Cemetery." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Scott's Funeral-in the Chapel." 1/3 pg. illus. of the "Battle of Lundy'... See More
Early print of Wall Street on the front page...
Item #173000
June 23, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1866 The front page has a nice print captioned: "Wall Street, New York", a street scene bustling with pedestrians and activity. A great issue for any stock broker or person involved in the world of finance.
Inside prints include a full page of: "The Southern Methodist Bishops", two half page prints of: "Primary School for Free... See More
Andrew Johnson...
Item #206716
June 26, 1866
UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., June 26, 1866 Page 2 has: "President Johnsons on the Congressional Amendment", signed in type: Andrew Johnson. Has an archival mend to a small tear in the lower margin of each leaf.
The late Lewis Cass... Suffering of Andersonville and Fortress Monroe...
Item #173002
June 30, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 30, 1866 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late Lewis Cass." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "'The Halt'-A Scene in the Georgia Campaign." Inside there is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Bunker Hill Monument." Two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Francis Joseph I., Emperor of Austria" and "Ludwig R. Von Benedek, the Austrian General." Full p... See More
Baltimore Regatta...
Item #173004
July 07, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1866 Includes two front 1/2 pg. illus. One entitled "The Baltimore Regatta" and one entitled "The Baltimore Regatta-Club Cottage and Boat House." Full pg. illus. of the "Second Annual Review of the New York Yacht Club." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Gunpowder vs. Nitro Glycerine-Experiments Under Government Inspection, Near the Navy Ya... See More
Officers of the National Association of Base Ball Players...
Item #683441
July 21, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1866
* National Association of Base Ball Player
* Fireman John Wildey as president
The full front page has five framed portraits of: "The Officers Of The National Association Of Base Ball Players" with a few baseball embellishments.There is a related report on the third page: "The Officers Of The National Association Of Ba... See More
New grade of "General" of the army....
Item #598259
July 26, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 26, 1866
* Grade of General of the Army created : Grant suggested
* Farragut to be Admiral of the Navy
Among the front page first column headlines are: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "The Bill Creating the Grade of General Signed by the President" "Lieut-Gen. Grant Nominated to the Place" "Vice-Admiral Farragut Nominated Admiral"... See More
Fire at Portland, Maine...
Item #173010
July 28, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1866 Two ftpg. scenes, plus a fullpg. & doublepage centerfold inside on the 'Great Fire in Portland, Maine'. Quarter pg. illus. of 'Marks of Punishment Inflicted Upon a Colored Servant in Richmond'. Also a quarter pg. illus. of Barbara Frietchie, 'Heroine of Frederick', made famous by Whittier.
Complete in sixteen pages.
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