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656562

The Civil War from a Confederate perspective...

Item #656562

March 10, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 10, 1863 



* Rare rebel title



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items on the Civil War are: "From Gloucester" "The Situation at Fredericksburg" "Officers' Horses & Mules" "Latest News From the North" "City Intelligence" "Bombardment of Vicksburg... See More  

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656171

Ironclad monitors...

Item #656171

July 30, 1864

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 30, 1864  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Campaign In Virginia" with subheads: "Return of the Enemy" and "Around Petersburgh".

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656068

Map of the "liberation of Tennessee"...

Item #656068

June 21, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE,  June 21, 1862   The front page is dominated by a large & very detailed map headed: "THE LIBERATION OF EASTERN TENNESSEE" with an explanatory caption.

  Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Important From Memphis" "Activity of Guerrilla Bands" "the White River Expedition" "Gen. Buell Marching into East Tennessee&... See More  

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656034

Confederate Act of Congress to organize a military...

Item #656034

March 04, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 4, 1864 



* Confederate Act of Congress

* Organizing a rebel military




A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America. Among the front page items are: "The Enemy Around Richmond--Butler's Advance Up the Peninsula" which takes over a column; "City Intelligence" "Blockade Runner Blocked"... See More  

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654626

The Civil War from a Confederate perspective...

Item #654626

March 25, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 25, 1862 



* From the capital of the Confederacy



The entire front page is taken up with ads, with much war news on pages 2 & 3 including: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "Important Advices From Tennessee--A Crisis" "The State of the Country--The President's Message" "Good News From the Army of the She... See More  

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654554

A Confederate newspaper published on the run...

Item #654554

February 16, 1864

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 16, 1864 



* Very rare Confederate title

* Publisher on the run




If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War.

Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became ... See More  

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654302

Map of the Big Black River valley in Louisiana...

Item #654302

February 21, 1864

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 21, 1864  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Additional Details of the Advance of Sherman's Expeditionary Force" "The Enemy Gradually Falling Back" "Cavalry Skirmish Near Baker's Creek" "Occupation of the City of Jackson" " and a bit more. Additional Civil War reports on inside pages.

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654300

Map and other Civil War graphics...

Item #654300

January 05, 1865

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 5, 1865  Among the many ftpg. one column Civil War heads are: "SHERMAN" "Savannah Under the Old Flag" "The Citizens Becoming Sociable" "General Sherman's Regulations for the Government of the City" "THOMAS" "The Entire Union Army in Motion" "STONEMAN" "The Great Raid in Western Virginia&qu... See More  

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654254

Gordonsville and Yorktown...

Item #654254

August 15, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 15, 1862 



* Rare rebel publication



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, with war reports from the Confederate perspective. The front page includes: "Movements of the Enemy On James River" "From Gordonsville" 'From Yorktown" "Summary Of News". There are also many Acts from the Confederate Cong... See More  

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653395

The Civil War in Tennessee...

Item #653395

March 12, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 12, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Tennessee" "The Pursuit Of Van Dorn" "The Rear Guard Overtaken" "Reported Escape of Col. Coburn and 2,000 Men" "The New British Piratical Fleet".

Eight pages, uncut, nice condition.

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652612

From the Confederate capital...The Death of Major Burroughs...

Item #652612

February 16, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 16, 1864 



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* The Death of Major Edgar Burroughs




Among the front page items are: "The Death of Major Edgar Burroughs" "City Intelligence" "The Escaped Yankee Officers" "Telegraphic" and several Acts from the Confederate Congress.

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652426

Detailed review of Les Misérables...

First printing of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"...

Item #652426
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), July, 1863 



* Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"

* an original, contemporary printing - 1st appearance

signed with the pen name "A Peaceable Man"

* same year review of Victor Hugo's, "Les Misérables"




When one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne, most minds are rightfully immediately drawn to his mas... See More  

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652419

Battle of Ball's Bluff...

Item #652419

October 25, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1861 



* Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia

* Santa Rosa Island, Florida




Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" The Recent Battle on the Upper Potomac" "Interesting Details of the Engagement" "The Account of the Reported Fight in the Mississippi" "Union Report of the Fight at Santa Rosa Isl... See More  

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652068

From the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #652068

August 21, 1861

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 21, 1861 



* From the Confederate capital



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Much of the front page is taken up with: "Finances Of Confederate Government" taking over 2 1/2 columns. Also on the ftpg: "The Call for Militia", "Hessian Deviltry at Harper's Ferry, Va." and "A Call Upon the Ladi... See More  

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651771

The nomination of General McClellan...

Item #651771

September 03, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 3, 1864 



* General George McClellan

* Presidential nomination

* Rare Confederate title




Not only a very nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well. The ftpg. has: "The War News with several subheads from various fields of operation: "From Atlanta" "From Mobile" "From Louisiana" and "From C... See More  

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651767

Day 2 reports of the 1st official Memorial Day...

Item #651767

June 01, 1868

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 1, 1868  Page 5 has, under the heading "Our Dead Heroes," multiple, day 2 reports regarding the 1st official Memorial Day celebrations from throughout the country. Locations include Jersey City, Newark, Nashville, Providence, Hartford, Portland, St. Louis, Dayton, and more. Nice to have these early reports. Other news of the day is found throughout.

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651715

From the Confederacy...

Item #651715

March 11, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 11, 1864 



* Rare rebel publication



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War News--Engagement At Suffolk & Repulse of the Enemy" "The Grab Game" "Escape from the Penitentiary" and some other items, in addition to many advertisements and notic... See More  

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651646

Union rule at Chattanooga...

Item #651646

October 01, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 1, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans' Army" "No Further Demonstrations by the Rebels" "Interesting From the South" "Gillmore's Batteries at Work Again" "Rumored Evacuation by Burnside of East Tennessee" "The Union Rule at Chattanooga" and more.

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651638

First Battle of Springfield, Missouri...

Item #651638

October 28, 1861

THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 28, 1861.



* Battle of Ball's Bluff - Virginia

* First Battle of Springfield, Missouri

* Romney, West Virginia




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 REBELLION" "Important from West Virginia" "Defeat of the... See More  

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651570

The Civil War in Western Virginia...

Item #651570

October 30, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1861  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Western Virginia" "Gen. Rosecrans Driving the Rebels Before Him" "Fight Between a Rebel Battery & a Gunboat on the Lower Potomac" "Important From Kentucky" "Important From Missouri" & much more.

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651569

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  

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651471

Fighting the Indians during the Civil War...

Item #651471

September 24, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1863 



* Battle of Chickamauga



Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Rosecrans's Army - The Fight Still in Progress" "Gen. Blunt's Campaign - The Indian Territory and Western Arkansas Regained to the Union" "Fromm Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "War's Changes" "The Latest Instance of... See More  

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651462

Attempts to destroy the new ironside monitors...

Item #651462

October 15, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1863  The ftpg. has reporting on the Battle of Bristoe Station with: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Fighting on Monday". Also: "The Attempts to Destroy the Ironsides" "The Injuries to the Monitors" "From Charleston--Another Attempt to Destroy the Ironsides". More war reporting on pate 2 as well.

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651171

Much action near Charleston...

Item #651171

February 06, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Removal of Gen. Butler" "The Affair Off Charleston Harbor" "The Affair at Fort Donelson" "The Rebels Driven in Great Disorder" "The Blockade of Charleston" "They were To Attack the City" "The Defeat of Pryor on the Blackwater" "... See More  

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651157

Rebel version of the capture of Fort Fisher...

Item #651157

January 24, 1865

CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1865  Among the column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Peace Rumors" "From the Army of the Ohio" "Why the Conquest of  the South Was Necessary" "Slavery in the Kentucky Legislature" "Additional From Fort Fisher" "Adm. Porter on the Situation" "Rebel Versions of  the Capture... See More  

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651150

A letter from Denver...

Item #651150

April 24, 1862

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 24, 1862  Nice ftpg. letter: "From the Gold Mines" dated at Denver City, April, 1862. Pages 2 & 4 have various Civil War reports (see).

Four pages, very nice condition.

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651145

The end of the war is near...

Item #651145

March 17, 1865

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

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

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650964

Rebels fail at mine exploding...

Item #650964

August 08, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 8, 1864  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "The Rebel Experiment in Mine Exploding" "Complete Failure of the Effort" "Rebel Forgeries" "The Attack on Mobile" and more inside as well.

Eight pages, nice condition.

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650826

Jeff Davis won't negotiate...

Item #650826

December 29, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 29, 1863  Pg. 2 has: "The $300 Exemption: Is it  For the Benefit of the Rich or the Poor?". The ftpg. has: "From Washington--Capture of a Rebel Schooner" and "From Fortress Monroe - Arrival of Union Prisoners--Refusal of Jeff Davis to Further Negotiate with Gen. Butler...".

Four pages, large folio size, good conditoin. Folder s... See More  

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650777

Battle of Chattanooga...

Item #650777

November 30, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 30, 1863  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Fighting On Friday" "The Strength of Our Position" "A Cavalry Engagement on Thursday" "Gen. Meade's Advance" "From Tennessee" "Longstreet Recalled From Knoxville" "A Part o the Town Burned" ... See More  

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650770

The battle at Chattanooga...

Item #650770

November 25, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 25, 1863  The top f the ftpg. has reports: "From Chattanooga - A Reconnaissance In Force - A Gallant Advance - A Federal Success". Also on the ftpg: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Siege of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and more.

Four pages, nice condition, large folio size. The folder noted is for the issue folded in h... See More  

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650768

Victory at the Rappahannock... Lincoln letter to the ladies...

Item #650768

November 12, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 12, 1863 



* Second Battle of Rappahannock Station

* George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee

* Abraham Lincoln letter re. emancipation




The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Union victory at the Battle of the Rappahannock: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Official Report of the Passage of the Rappahannock" "Presentation of Battle Flag... See More  

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650757

The Civil War in Virginia...

Item #650757

August 12, 1863

THE BOSTON ADVERTISER, Aug. 12, 1863  There are various Civil War reports on page 1 and 22 including column heads: "The Southern Opposition" "The Siege of Charleston" "The War In Virginia" "The Resources of the South Exhausted" "The Negro Question" and more. There is some reports concerning George A. Custer.

Four pages, never bound nor trimme... See More  

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649300

From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...

Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era  A lot of ten  issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.

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649275

A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...

Item #649275
(7) The CIVIL WAR:  a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports.  A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.
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649267

Ornate masthead...

Item #649267
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865  A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More  

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649249

America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...

Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:



French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More  
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649242

Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...

Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863  Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
 

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649226

Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...

Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861  The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More  

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649219

Our premier Civil War lot...

Item #649219
(10) THE CIVIL WAR--a lot of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or N.Y. Tribune and/or N.Y. Herald, much like those listed throughout our website, in good shape and all with front page war news. These New York titles were well-known for their detailed Civil War reporting. An excellent way to obtain an intimate view of this critical a
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648893

Map of 1862 Fredericksburg... Civil War...

Item #648893

April 22, 1862

NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1862 



* Fredericksburg Virginia map

* Siege of Yorktown

* Battle of Lee's Mill




The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Movement Of Gen. McDowell Against Fredericksburgh." Plus there are various one column heads: "Old Point & Yorktown" "Another Unpleasant Storm  on the Peninsula" "The Capture of... See More  

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648874

Civil War map of Port Hudson...

Item #648874

March 31, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1863  The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE NAVAL BATTLE AT PORT HUDSON. Plan of Admiral Farragut's Gallant Attack on the Rebel Batteries." First column heads include: "Important From New Orleans' "Details of the Movement Against Port Hudson" "Admiral Farragut Passes the Forts with Hartford & the Albatross... See More  

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648781

In the North, but pro-South... "obituary" on the editor...

Item #648781

January 25, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1865 



* Editor Samuel Medary obituary

* Rare pro-Confederate publication




Among the various articles are "From the South--Confederate Sorrow over the Retirement of Butler--the Battles he Lost & the Trophies he Won---Why he Didn't go Ashore at Fort Fisher" "Remarkable Speech in the Confederate Congress" "Missouri--Poli... See More  

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648662

Skirmishing with the enemy...

Item #648662

August 25, 1864

THE WORLD, New York, August 25, 1864  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "General Sherman's Army" "Gen. Sheridan's Army" "The Failure of Wheeler's Raid" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "Another Battle Expected Soon". 

Eight pages, very nice condition.

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648525

John Heenan vs. Tom King... a great boxing collectible...

Item #648525

December 26, 1863

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1863 



* John Heenan vs. Tom King

* One of the greatest fights of the 19th century

* Heenan's last fight... was he cheated... drugged?




The front page has nearly two columns of reporting regarding the famous (or infamous?) champion prize-fight between John Heenan and Tom King. Heenan eventually lost the fight but later claimed he was cheated by being dr... See More  

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648519

From Charleston during the Civil War...

Item #648519

June 25, 1864

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 25, 1864  This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline at the top of the front page (see photos). Among the front page reports are: "From General Johnston's Army" "Enemy Again Repulsed With Severe Loss" "Losses In Hooker's Corps" "The Mur... See More  

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647556

News from "the rebellion"...

Item #647556

September 19, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861 



* First Battle of Lexington

* Missouri State Guard victory




Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.

Eight pages, nice condition.... See More  

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647553

Wholesale desertions from the rebel army...

Item #647553

February 17, 1863

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1863  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade of Charleston Not Broken" "Sinking of the Rebel Steamboat W. H. Starke" "Conservationist & Activity at Savannah" "News From the South" "Bill to Sequestrate the Property of Union Men" "Wholesale Desertions" The Loss of the Hatteras&quo... See More  

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647523

Military affairs on the Mississippi River...

Item #647523

March 22, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, March 22, 1862  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs On the Mississippi" "The Great Fight at Island No. 10" "Beauregard At Corinth, Miss." "Movements of the Rebels at Memphis" and more.

Eight pags, good condition.

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647378

Civil War reports... A boiler explosion...

Item #647378

June 25, 1862

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 25, 1862  the ftpg. has column heads on the; "Terrible Casualty at Bridgewater ""Boiler Explosion at the Iron Works" "Six Men Killed & a Large Number Severely Wounded". Some Civil War reporting on pg. 2

Four pages, nice condition.

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