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Two accounts of Mosby's famous "Greenback Raid", in a Confederate newspaper.....
Item #687610
October 18, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, October 18, 1864
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* Rare Confederate title
This newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy has much reporting on the Civil War, but perhaps the most significant is a back page account with heads: "From the Valley--Capture Of A Railroad Train" which includes in part: &... See More
Abe Lincoln on the Civil War... Georgia secedes from the Union...
Item #687522
January 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 20, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* The Civil War about to begin
* Georgia secedes from the Union
The front page has some ominous reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War, with first column heads including: "The Revolution" "Important News from the South" "Projected Seizure of Fort ... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassins... Dr. Mudd...
Item #686956
June 07, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 7, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
* Dr. Samuel Mudd and more
The front page has nice one column heads including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Tuesday" "The Case of Dr. Mudd" "Attempt to Invalidate the Evidence of Thomas" "The Suppressed Testimony" "
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* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
* Dr. Samuel Mudd and more
The front page has nice one column heads including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Tuesday" "The Case of Dr. Mudd" "Attempt to Invalidate the Evidence of Thomas" "The Suppressed Testimony" "
Fugitive slaves... 1862 Savannah, Georgia martial law...
Item #684958
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
Beginning moments of the Civil War... Jeff Davis Proclamation on creating a navy, and more...
Item #684210
April 19, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 19, 1861
* Civil War beginning
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Rare Confederate publication
Wilmington was a major Atlantic Ocean port city for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and was one of the last ports to fall to Union forces in 1865. It ranked equal in size to Atlanta according to the 1860 census, and was a major point of... See More
Baltimore slaves set free... Lincoln's proclamation making Nevada a State... Reason for the war...
Item #683602
November 03, 1864
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 3, 1864 Page 2 has the small but historic announcement: "Slaves Set Free In Baltimore", which includes in part: "The Post's special dispatch says: The slaves were set free yesterday in Baltimore, in pursuance of an order of the Court, under the new Constitution of Maryland."
Page 2 has the proclamation by President Lincoln... See More
Memphis, Tennessee Confederate newspaper... Lincoln explains the purpose of the war to Congress...
Item #682518
July 06, 1861
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, July 6, 1861 This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South--see the information below. Among the war reports are: "War Intelligence" "Affairs At Pensacola" "How The Southern Climate Affects the Yankee Troops" "East Tennessee" "From Virginia" "The Way Northern Soldiers Are Treated&... See More
Lincoln's last public speech and last proclamation...
Item #682496
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 12, 1865 This issue was printed just 2 days prior to Lincoln's assassination, with the front page containing what is noted as Lincoln's last speech.
The front page heads include: "OUR VICTORIES" "Important Speech of President Lincoln" "His Views on the Peace, Reconstruction & Emancipation Questions" "Splendid Compli... See More
Lincoln's funeral procession in New York City...
Item #682495
April 26, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1865 Nearly three-quarters of the first column on page one is taken up with related headlines, including: "OUR TRIBUTE" "Obsequies To Abraham Lincoln" "Scenes In City Hall" "The Procession" "One of the Most Imposing Displays the World Ever Saw" "The Dead March" "The Funeral Car" "The Multitu... See More
Civil War era newspaper from Boston...
Item #682326
October 09, 1861
THE BOSTON TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, October 9, 1861 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: SEE PHOTOS. Lots of interesting reading.
Complete in four pages. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to r... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation calling for 300,000 soldiers...
Item #681896
October 19, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Oct. 19, 1863 The back page begins with: "News From Washington - A Call for Three Hundred Thousand Men" with the full text of the Proclamation signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Page 2 has a nice editorial on the Proclamation: "Three Hundred Thousand More--Volunteer or be Drafted" which is an interesting perspective on
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Page 2 has a nice editorial on the Proclamation: "Three Hundred Thousand More--Volunteer or be Drafted" which is an interesting perspective on
Attendees on the way to the Gettysburg dedication...
Item #681892
November 19, 1863
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 19, 1863
* Ceremony at the Gettysburg battlefield
* Abraham Lincoln's starts journey
Page 3 has a seemingly inconspicuous and innocuous report, but one which would have much more meaning in American history than anyone on that date could possibly imagine.
Headed: "The National Cemetery Dedication - A Large Attendance Expected"... See More
Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated...
Item #681824
March 08, 1861
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, March 8, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Over half of page 2 of this large-size newspaper has reporting concerning the inauguration of Lincoln for his first term as President.
Page 2 begins with an editorial: "The Inaugural", followed by the: "Inaugural Address of President Lincoln" which is s... See More
Lincoln creates the first national Thanksgiving...
Item #681507
October 09, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Oct. 9, 1863
* President Abraham - Abe Lincoln
* Thanksgiving Day proclamation (historic)
* Rare & famous anti-slavery title
* Slave auction illustration - Civil War era
A very famous anti-slavery newspaper published by the noted emancipator William Lloyd Garrison. The ornate engraving in the masthead features three scenes: a slave auction, an image of Jes... See More
Lincoln accepts his re-nomination to the Presidency...
Item #681450
June 29, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln nomination
* 2nd term as president
* Civil War reporting
Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous--yet historically significant--report. Under "Miscellaneous News" is a report beginning: "President Lincoln has formally accepted the renomination for the Presidency of the Baltimore Convention...The President says that 'the ... See More
Lincoln's assassination: John Wilkes Booth on the front page...
Item #681342
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* The same issue (title and date) found in the time capsule under the (former) statue of Robert E. Lee on Dec. 28, 2021
The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display is... See More
Three documents signed by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #681312
December 15, 1863
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., Dec 15, 1863 As would be suspected, filled with official intelligence regarding the military, with a wealth of Civil War content. Included are: "Peace with the Indians in Utah" "School of the Soldier - Aiming & Firing As Skirmisher Sitting" "Deserters from Regiments Mustered Out of Service"
There is ... See More
Regulations & qualifications for entering West Point...
Item #681308
September 01, 1863
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 1863 As would be suspected, filled with official intelligence regarding the military, with a wealth of Civil War content. Included are: "Regulations Relative to the Admission of Cadets into the Military Academy" "Engagement at Jackson, Tennessee" "Battle of Honey Springs" & so much more, including ... See More
Connection to the Lincoln assassination...
Item #681251
October 16, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 16, 1858
* Theatrical connection to the Lincoln assassination
* Debut of the play "Our American Cousin"
* Three days until opening night
The play President Abraham Lincoln attended on the night he was shot was "Our American Cousin". Its "world" premiere was actually in New York City on October 18, 1858.
This issue contains on page ... See More
Lincoln's remains in New York City...
Item #681092
April 25, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Remains in New York City
* Civil War closing events
All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of Abraham Lincoln.
Two-thirds of the first column are taken up with nice heads concerning the funeral of Abraham Lincoln including: "HONORS To the MARTYR PRESIDENT" "Our Tribute to the Lamented D... See More
Lincoln compares unfavorably to King George III...
Item #681083
January 11, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 11, 1862
* Abraham Lincoln mockery
* King George III comparison
* From the rebel capital
Half of the front page is taken up with ads, and half with news & other items including: "The Case of Brownlow" "Mr. Thomas' Plan for the Reorganization of the Virginia Forces" "There's Life in the Old Lan... See More
Interment of Abraham Lincoln reported in his hometown newspaper...
Item #680774
May 05, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, May 5, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral & burial
* The very best title to be had
* An extremely rare opportunity here
Obviously a very damaged newspaper (see photos) however this is a newspaper from Lincoln's hometown, with coverage of his funeral & interment, and from the city where Lincoln was buried.
Although the front page has... See More
Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #680752
October 05, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* America's national day of Thanksgiving begins
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be... See More
Surrender of Lee at Appomattox...
Item #680711
April 15, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 15, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
* Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Subtitled: "Gazette Of The Regular And Volunteer Forces", this 16 page issue is simply filled with military reports, almost entirely on the Civil War at this time.
This issue is dated the day Abraham Lincoln died. The... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Jeff Davis...
Item #680025
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Jefferson Davis indictment for treaso
The first column on the front page has nice heads: "THE TRIAL" "More Testimony About Mrs. Surratt's Eyesight & Christian Character" "Evidence In Behalf of O'Laughlin" "Authenticity of Alston's Letter to Jeff. Davis"... See More
Abraham Lincoln peace meeting...
Item #679716
February 06, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln peace meeting
* William T. Sherman victory march
Among the front page items concerning the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S NEW CAMPAIGN" "His Army on the March for Eight Days" "Charleston, Augusta, Branchville" "Rebel Solicitude & Speculations as to the Campaign" "The Peace Conference" &... See More
Abraham Lincoln.. Peace conference... New York ratifies the 13th Amendment prohibiting slavery...
Item #679706
February 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1865
* Peace Conference - Abraham Lincoln
* 13th Amendment abolishing slavery
Among the articles: "THE PEACE CONFERENCE" "Arrival of the Rebel Commissioners at Fortress Monroe" "The Conference Probably Ended" "From Savannah - Sherman's Campaign..." "Important If True - Deflection of Prominent Rebel Generals...&qu... See More
Civil War ends in South Carolina... Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #679513
June 07, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 7, 1865
* Civil War ending events
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
The ftpg. includes: "THE SOUTH" "Closing Scenes of the War in the Palmetto State" "Popular Joy of the Chivalry at the End of the War" "Progress of Reconstruction" "The Army & Navy" & more. The back page has... See More
Great reporting on the closing events of the Civil War...
Item #679509
May 21, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 21, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Conspirators - assassins on trial
* Civil War closing events
A wealth of fine content on the closing events of the Civil War including front page: "JEFF. DAVIS" "The Southern Confederacy at Fortress Monroe" "Interesting Details of Their Capture" "Amusing Scenes at Jeff. Davis'... See More
Lincoln election results... Jefferson Davis on arming slaves...
Item #679367
November 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln election results
* Jefferson Davis message
Over two columns on the front page are taken up with reports headed: "The Election" and "The Result In New York" "Union Majority in the State Over Eight Thousand" plus it continues with some election results from six other states as well, some quite brief.
The re... See More
Speeches by Jeff Davis & Abraham Lincoln... Lincoln's re-election...
Item #679353
November 11, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's re-election
* Jefferson Davis message
More than the first column of the front page is taken up with: "Jeff. Davis' Message" "He Opposes the Theory, but Urges the Practice of Arming the Slaves" "Rebel Currency & Foreign Intervention" "Strong Comments by the Richmond Papers" with t... See More
A detailed account of Mosby's famous "Greenback Raid", in a Confederate newspaper.....
Item #679256
October 18, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 18, 1864
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* From the capital of the Confederacy
This newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy has much reporting on the Civil War, but perhaps the most significant is a front page account with heads: "Mosby On the Grand Round" which begins: "Mosby is again... See More
Capture of Fort Pillow... The Chenango disaster... Paducah, Kentucky...
Item #678319
April 17, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, April 17, 1864.
* The capture of Fort Pillow and negro slaughter
* USS Chenango boiler explosion
* Paducah, Kentucky
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 CHENANGO DISASTER" "Additional Details of the Shocking C... See More
Theodore Parker, renowned Abolitionist...
Item #678136
February 13, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Mass., Feb. 13, 1864 This issue has a front page article headed: "THEODORE PARKER", with subheads: "His Biography and Correspondence" and "INTERESTING REVELATIONS OF HIS PRIVATE LIFE", which takes the entire front page and continues on the back page. Great coverage of this notable abolitionist (see background below... See More
Rare Union occupation newspaper with the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #678008
October 04, 1862
THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 1862 This newspaper was established in March of 1862 after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War. Issued in a "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military reports and other items. It is also interesting that a Union newspaper was published in South Carolina considering the state r... See More
Fine reporting in this first report of Lincoln's assassination...
Item #677923
April 15, 1865
AUBURN DAILY ADVERTISER & UNION, New York, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
An exciting issue reporting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, as inside pages have various dispatches as the news was received at the printing office.
Page 2 begins with a report from the editor headed: "Assassination of Preside... See More
Abraham Lincoln ventures towards Washington, D.C...
Item #676949
February 26, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln prepares for inauguration
Among the front page heads are reports concerning the new administration of Abraham Lincoln and the coming Civil War: "Passage of the Bill to Discontinue the Postal Service in the Seceded States" "Movements of the President Elect" "Visit of Mr. Lincoln to the Capitol" "The Late... See More
The Gettysburg Address on front page...
Item #676018
November 20, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable newspaper from the Civil War. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this famous newspaper published by Horace Greeley, a Lincoln supporter, with the content being on t... See More
The Gettysburg Address...
Item #675845
November 28, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
Page 3 contains a report headed: "The Gettysburg Ceremonies" "Description of the Battle-Field and Consecration Exercises" as well as one of the most memorable speeches ever given by a President.
The article takes nearly two columns and contains much rep... See More
Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #675346
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861
* Jefferson Davis inaugural
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln en route
Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany&... See More
Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...
Item #675345
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* Grace Bedell encourages him to grow a beard
Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C. The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old Abe Kissed by a Pretty Girl&q... See More
War-worn veterans parade in Washington...
Item #675224
June 09, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads.
Also on the ftpg: "From Washington" "The Closing Pageant of the War" "The War-Wor... See More
Abraham Lincoln visits Harpers Ferry...
Item #675164
October 06, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1862
* Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi
* Abraham Lincoln visits Frederick, Maryland
* Bardstown, Kentucky - Guerrilla John Morgan
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A Great Battle Fought at Corinth on Saturday" "A Great National Victory" "The Enemy in Full Flight, and Our F... See More
Abraham Lincoln on Negro regiments...
Item #674985
August 13, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 13, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication
* Abraham Lincoln - Negro troops
From the Confederate capital. Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The Fight at Southwest Mountain--Further Particulars" "From the Rip Raps" "Norfolk Portsmouth & Suffolk" "Important Decision of Lincoln--Negro Reg... See More
Stay home unless you plan to join... Generalisimo Lincoln...
Item #674719
March 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Virginia, March 26, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication
* General Abraham Lincoln
The front page includes: "Notes On The War" which includes a General Order from General H. Marshall concerning travel & communication in the Cumberland Mountains, noting in part: "...The country is infested with spies. Unless a man now comes from Kentucky to join the a... See More
Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #674639
October 14, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1872
* William H. Seward death
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The front page has a few reports regarding the death of William H. Seward under the headings: "Mr. Seward's Death" "A Tribute To The Dead Statesman" "Honors At Syracuse" "Preparing For the Funeral?" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete ... See More
President-Elect Lincoln enroute... Departs from Springfield...
Item #674336
February 12, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln leaves Springfield, Illinois
* Starts his journey for Washington D.C.
The front page has the following one column headlines: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Mr. Lincoln's Departure From Springfield" "Parting Address To His Fellow-Townsmen" "THE NATIONAL TROUBLES" "Important Speech by the Pres... See More
Abraham Lincoln on the draft...
Item #674123
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1863 The top of the first column has: "President Lincoln On The Draft" "Retaliation for Abuse of Colored Troops" which has his letter signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also: "Lee Expected To Attack Meade" "End of the Naval Campaign in the Mississippi" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
1864 Abraham Lincoln for president notice....
Item #674015
October 17, 1864
MANUFACTURERS AND FARMERS JOURNAL, Providence, Rhode Island, Oct. 17, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln for president notice
Despite the title of this newspaper, there is nice Civil War coverage with many one column headings. (see images for portion)
The first column of page 2 has a notice supporting: "For President Of The United States ABRAHAM LINCOLN Of Illinois- For Vice President Of The Unite... See More
Beauregard's letter of praise on the Battle of Manassas...
Item #673313
August 07, 1861
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 1861
* P.G.T. Beauregard praised
* Battle of Bull Run - Manassas
This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline.
While the ftpg. is taken up with ads, inside has some very good war content including a lengthy item: "Notes, Facts and Queries for the People"... See More
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