From Houston during the Civil War...
Item #662272
November 09, 1864
THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.
The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jeff... See More
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
A Proclamation and an Address signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #661714
August 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 17, 1863 Most of the last column is taken up with two documents, the first a: "Proclamation By the President" which includes: "...Let us rather receive in humble thankfulness the lesson which He has taught in our recent reverses, devoutly acknowledging that to Him & not to our own feeble arms, are due the honor & the glory of vic... See More
A Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #660672
May 05, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Fall of Fort Macon" "The Spirit of the So... See More
President Jefferson Davis addresses his Congress...
Item #660134
November 08, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 8, 1864
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Rare title from the origin of the Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Glorious Achievements of Forrest's Horse Marines" "Yankee Army News" "The Tennessee Valley Campaign" "The President's Message" in which he presents ... See More
Terrific & rare broadside "Extra" on the capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #658237
May 14, 1865
STATE JOURNAL - EXTRA, Sunday, May 14, 1865
* Very rare miniature broadside
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
* President of the Confederacy
A terrific little broadside "Extra" with no mention of city or state of origin as was typical, given such releases were for local consumption only. The only hint that it may be from Michigan is in one of the headlines.
The three headlines ... See More
Death of Jefferson Davis?
Item #651569
September 05, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1861 Among the various front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmatory Reports of the Death of Jefferson Davis" "Unfounded Rumors of Conflicts in Virginia" "Eagerness of the Hostile Armies for Battle" "Particulars of the Attack & Repulse of the Rebels at Lexington" "Death of J... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...
Item #649951
April 23, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853 Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".
Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More
Jefferson Davis in captivity...
Item #649852
July 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865
* Jefferson Davis in confinement
* Fort Monroe - Hampton, Virginia
The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our Whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender".
Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starve... See More
Mustering out Negro troops...
Item #647559
September 20, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Jefferson Davis
From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More
Rare title from the Confederacy...
Item #646034
April 11, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 11, 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
Pirate Shenandoah... Jefferson Davis...
Item #643740
July 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865 The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender" and: "Yale College - The Honors Bestowed Upon Her Fallen Heroes".
Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starv... See More
Statement on Jefferson Davis...
Item #633687
March 28, 1878
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida New York, March 28, 1878 An inside page features a small report on Jefferson Davis "Jefferson Davis lives in Memphis, Tenn. He is said to be very thin, and to look very old and broken... But did you ever think what a pair of skinny invalids that Confederacy had to preside over it?" This is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in
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A report of the death of Jefferson Davis...
Item #631874
September 04, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Sept. 4, 1861
* Uncommon Civil War publication
* False report on Jefferson Davis' death
The front page has: "The War News" "Reported Death of Jeff. Davis" with the report noting: "A dispatch has been received to-day from Richmond via Louisville, announcing THE DEATH OF JEFF. DAVIS. This accounts for the display of flags at h... See More
Jefferson Davis' death... Judaica content...
Item #616770
December 11, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 11, 1889
* Jefferson Davis death
* Confederate president - Confederacy
A "territorial" newspaper from seven years before Utah would be come a state. The ftpg. has: "Jefferson Davis' Remains - Views Yesterday by Some 70,000 Persons" with various subheads (see). Other ftpg. articles include: "A Dasta... See More
Review of the year 1863...
Item #614612
December 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 12, 1863
* General Henry Wager Halleck
* Official year in review report
* Jefferson Davis
The entire front page & half of pg. 6 are taken up with: "THE WAR IN 1863" "The Official Report of the Commander-in-Chief" "Highly Important Review" in which is detailed all the major military events of the year. Extremely lengthy. Pg. 6 a... See More
Baseball games reported... Lincoln's log cabin...
Item #611720
July 21, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 21, 1865 Pg. 3 has: "Outdoor Sports" "Base Ball" which include a summary and box score of a game between the Empire and Mutual clubs with mention there was: "...a goodly number of ladies being present." The back page has a summary and box score of a game between the Lowell team and the Atlantics. Mentions that the Lowell team "...had the hono... See More
Jeff Davis's speech to the troops...
Item #611119
October 25, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Confederate president
* re. Chickamuauga victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance of Gen. Banks on the Bayou Teche" "Interesting from the Texas Coast" "From the Rebel States" "Address of Jeff. Davis to Bragg's Army" which is signed in type: Jefferso... See More
Jeff Davis' speech to the troops...
Item #610960
October 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863
* Jefferson Davis address to the troops
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "His Address to the Soldiers&... See More
How Jefferson Davis passes his time...
Item #606936
August 12, 1865
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 12, 1865 the front page has: "Fortress Monroe" "On Their Homeward Way!" "Government Sale of Horses & Mules" "Glimpse At Jefferson D." "He Airs Himself On the Ramparts of the Fortress" 'He Rests Himself on the Grassy Slope" "Important Circular To Freedmen" and more.
Eight pages, nice conditio... See More
Paris Opera fire disaster....
Item #606176
November 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1873
* General Benjamin D. Pritchard
* Eyewitness account of Jefferson Davis capture
Page 5 has an article headed: "Jeff Davis' Disguise" "His Attempt To Escape Capture In A Woman's Dress--Statement Of Gen. Pritchard" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice conditio... See More
Robert E. Lee is appointed General-In Chief...
Item #604598
January 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Rebel Sources" "The Appointment of General-In-Chief--Jeff. Davis's Views On the Matter" which is concerning Robert E. Lee, with the lengthy message signed in type: Jefferson Davis (see). Also: "The Rebel Iron-Clad Raid" "The Peace Bubble" "Re... See More
Government buys R.E. Lee's estate... Morgan's escape from jail...
Item #598603
January 20, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1864
* Rare Anti-Yankee title
* Robert E. Lee's estate
* John Morgan's escape
Among the various "Late News" on the front page is: "A sale of confiscated property in Virginia, opposite Washington, took place...The Arlington estate, thek property of Gen. Robt. E. Lee, was bought in by the government for $26,000...The Arlington... See More
Jefferson Davis in jail...
Item #594610
July 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 27, 1865
* Jefferson Davis
The front page has many one column heads including: "JEFF. DAVIS" "His Continued Ill Health" "He is Daily Allowed to Walk in the Open Air" "How He Occupies Himself in His Casemate" "Character of the Letters Sent To Him" "Not One Word of Kindness, but Curses Loud & Deep" with... See More
Admiral Porter announces the capture of Fort Fisher...
Item #593037
January 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 21, 1865
* Fort Fisher captured - Wilmington, North Carolina
* Admiral David Dixon Porter
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE REBEL NEWS", "From Wilmington", "Charleston & Savannah", "The Canadian Raiders", "From the Army of the James" and "The Capture of Fort... See More
Report signed by Robert E. Lee...
Item #591108
February 10, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1865
* Robert E. Lee & Jefferson Davis
* Last few months of the Civil War
Among the front page one column war-related heads are; "THE PEACE CONFERENCE" "Message From Jeff. Davis to the Rebel Congress" "Report of the Rebel Commissioners" "Davis Speaks at a Public Meeting in Richmond" "He will 'Never Conse... See More
Jefferson Davis receives an army promotion...
Item #588532
May 25, 1833
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 25, 1833 An inside page has nearly a full page list of promotions in the army, among which, under "Regiment of dragoons" is: "2d lieut. Jefferson Davis, of the 1st regiment of infantry, to be 2d lieutenant, 4th March, 1833." Less than 30 years later Jefferson Davis would be President of the break-away Confederate Stat... See More
Jeff Davis on appointing Robert E. Lee to head the troops...
Item #585183
January 28, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Commander-in-Chief
* Jefferson Davis
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Peace Bubble" "Result of Mr. Blair's Mission" "He Admits It To Be 'A Failure' " "The Terms of Jeff. Davis" which also includes a letter headed: "The Appointment of Gen... See More
Jeff Davis on naming Robert E. Lee as commander-in-chief...
Item #584977
January 28, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Appointed commander-in-chief
* Jefferson Davis
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Peace Bubble" "Result of Mr. Blair's Mission" "He Admits It To be 'A Failure' " "The Terms of Jeff. Davis" "The Rebel Iron-Clad Raid" & more.... See More
Territorial Washington...
Item #584615
January 01, 1879
WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, Washington Territory, Jan. 1, 1879
* Rare Old West title
Printed ten years before Washington became a state. Among the articles within are: "Radical Dirt Eaters" "Cariboo News" "Public Lands For Settlers Only" "Jefferson Davis--The Assassination Plot" and much more. A wealth of ads as well, several illustrated.
Four pages,... See More
Returning soldiers from the Civil War... Jefferson Davis' plight...
Item #584466
May 24, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1865
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Jefferson Davis in custody
All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
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* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Jefferson Davis in custody
All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
Rebel opinion of Jefferson Davis... Union refugee escapes...
Item #581509
June 19, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Escape of a Union Refugee from Richmond" "What the Rebel Army Think of Jeff. Davis and Beauregard" "The Rebel President Branded as a Tyrant & Blamed for the Loss of the Merrimac" "Lying Reports Published in the Southern Papers to Mislead the North" "The Rebe... See More
Rebel opinion of Jefferson Davis... Union refugee escapes...
Item #581505
June 19, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1862
* The Rebel Opinion of Jefferson Davis
* Union Refugee escapes Richmond
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Escape of a Union Refugee from Richmond" "What the Rebel Army Think of Jeff. Davis and Beauregard" "The Rebel President Branded as a Tyrant & Blamed for the Loss of the Merrimac" "Lying ... See More
Battle of Fair Oaks... Seven Pines...
Item #581503
June 09, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 9, 1862
* Memphis TN Tennessee
* Battle of Fair Oaks - Seven Pines
* Jefferson Davis
The ftpg. has many one column heads on the Civil War including: "Splendid Naval Battle Near Memphis" "All but One of the Rebel Fleet Destroyed" "The Mississippi Cleared of Rebel Gunboats & Rams" "The River Free from Its Source to ... See More
Jefferson Davis Captured...
Item #567077
May 22, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in Ne
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Lack of confidence in Jefferson Davis...
Item #563923
January 28, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, January 28, 1865 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "THE SOUTH" "The Inefficiency of Davis" 'The Rebel Leader Unequal to the Occasion" "The Feeling of Confidence in Them Hopelessly Broken" "People to Take Matters in Their Own Hands" "PEACE MISSION" entire Failure of the Negotiations" "No Hope Of Peace til Le... See More
Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...
Item #177837
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 Full front page photo: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension" & a caption that has details about Walter Brooken's record-breaking altitude flight at Atlantic City in a Wright biplane. Shows the plane in flight above the beach, with a pier in the background.
Other photos and prints throughout this 24 page issue. ... See More
Item #177662
June 22, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "'Let the Republican Party Come to Order!'--Elihu Root" by C. J. Budd, which includes a photo of Teddy Roosevelt, with portraits of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the background.
The inside has an illustration called "After the Circus" by Kemble, and the do... See More
Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...
Item #177626
October 14, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."
This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More
Item #177625
October 07, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Where Hundreds Died by Flood and Fire."
This issue has an article with photos of "The Muddle in Maine" by Holman Day and photos of "Gertrude Elliott in Repertoire." There is a full page illustration of "The Gre... See More
Item #177493
April 25, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Quoth The Parrot: 'Evermore!' " by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there are photos of "Behind the Guns in Magdalena Bay"; "Spring Cleaning in the Alps"; "The Ways of Some of Our Foreign Relatives"; "Man's Best Friend in the Desert"... See More
1862 Erin Go Bragh....
Item #223182
August 23, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 23, 1862
* Erin Go Bragh - General Corcoran Irish Brigade parade - Jefferson Davis and more
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
* "ERIN GO BRAGH" "The Corcoran Ova
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* Erin Go Bragh - General Corcoran Irish Brigade parade - Jefferson Davis and more
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
* "ERIN GO BRAGH" "The Corcoran Ova
Boat-Racing by sail and motor....
Item #177450
June 22, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1907
Mr. Cleveland, Ex-President....
Item #177443
May 04, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Patriotism---Conspiracy" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "the Only Living Ex-President and His Family"; a double page photo spread of "Blazing New Trails for a City's Needs"; and an illustrations of "The Waning Theatrical Season" by Hamilton... See More
Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis...
Item #220849
December 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 24, 1864
* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as wel
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* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as wel
Jefferson Davis, rebel President...
Item #220706
August 20, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 20, 1864
* Jefferson Davis
* Jefferson Davis
* The pirate ship Tallahassee
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Pirate Tallahassee", "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations" ,"From the Army of the Potomac", "The Interview with Jefferson Davis", "Th
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The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Pirate Tallahassee", "The Great Contest: General Grant's Operations" ,"From the Army of the Potomac", "The Interview with Jefferson Davis", "Th
Paducah, Kentucky...
Item #220506
September 07, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES New York, September 7, 1861
* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
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* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
This 8 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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first report
Jefferson Davis...
Item #220399
October 15, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 15, 1864 Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A party of guerrillas captured the westward bound train on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad last night, robbed the passenger... See More
Generals Grant & Meade, plus Jefferson Davis...
Item #220040
February 13, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 13, 1864
* Generals Grant and Meade
* Jefferson Davis
This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following: "From General Grant's Army", "From General Meade's Army", "The Despair and the Hope of the Rebels", " Jeff.'s Contrabands", "From General Grant's Army", "From N... See More
Knoxville, Tennessee 1863 Civil War...
Item #213974
August 22, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, August 22, 1863
* Knoxville, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis
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 Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on: Knoxvil
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