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An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...

Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More  

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694635

1881 Dr. Scott's electric hair brush...

Item #694635

May 21, 1881

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1881



* Dr. George A. Scott

* Electric hair brush

* Quack invention

* Politically approved ?




The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDISON OUTDONE" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition, should be handled with care.

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694613

Voices can now be 'bottled' with the new phonograph... Hanging of the Mollie Maguires...

Item #694613

March 26, 1878

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 26, 1878  



* Phonograph invention described

* Hanging the Molly Maguires




Page two has: "The Phonograph" which is a brief article noting in part: "The witty man of the New York Times has explained...the remarkable advantages we shall all reap from the phonograph--an instrument by which, it is claimed, the tones of the human v... See More  

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694612

The Beecher-Tilton scandal...

Item #694612

April 16, 1878

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, April 16, 1878



* Henry Ward Beecher

* Elizabeth Tilton

* Adultery trial

* Victoria Woodhull




The front page has an article: "Sinned And Suffered!" "Mrs. Tilton Confesses to Adultery with Henry Ward Beecher".
This is the infamous Beecher-Tilden Scandal which received much press in the 1870's. The scandal first erupted
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694611

Thomas Edison on the possibilities of his new phonograph...

Item #694611

May 03, 1878

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, May 3, 1878



* Thomas Edison & his Phonograph machine



 Page 2 has a wonderful article taking two-thirds of a column, headed: "The Future Phonograph" "Edison Speaks For Himself--He Tells What the Machine Will Do for Future Generations".

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694609

Mark Twain...

Item #694609

March 02, 1877

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Jan. 28, 1877



* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens

* Author and Humorist




The top of page 2 has an article: "The Innocent, Mark Twain" which takes one-third of a column. It is a story in the life of the famous writer.

Four pages, large folio size, rejoined at the spine, evenly toned with some minor margin tears, generally good condition. Folder
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694607

Frederick Douglass is Marshall of the District of Columbia...

Item #694607

March 18, 1877

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 18, 1877  



* Abolitionist Frederick Douglass

* U.S. Marshall nomination 

* First African American 

* District of Columbia 




The front page has two small & somewhat inconspicuous reports--yet which are very notable in African-American history.

Near the top of the first column is: "Fred. Douglass' nomination... See More  

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694606

Fascinating & horrific report of a family's capture, & the father's escape...

Item #694606

March 20, 1877

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 20, 1877  The front page has half a column taken up with a fascinating report: "Stranger Than Fiction" "The Story of a Beggar's Capture by the Indians and Escape". A few bits include: "...in the spring of 1875 with his wife and family he left for the Black Hills...wended their way across the plains & over the lones... See More  

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694593

Great column heads announcing Lincoln's election...

Item #694593

November 09, 1864

BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, Nov. 9, 1864  



* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)

* 1st report plus Civil War reporting




Certainly the most notable content would be the back page column heads on the election of Lincoln as President.

The second column has perhaps the nicest stack of heads on the election we have seen in any newspaper. They include: "PRESIDENTIAL And State ELECT... See More  

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694592

Has Atlanta been captured?

Item #694592

July 25, 1864

BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, July 25, 1864  



* General William T. Sherman

* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia




Among reports inside on the Civil War are: "The Struggle For Atlanta" "Reported Capture of the City" "Fighting Going On South of Atlanta" "Tremendous Attack on Howard's & Hooker's Corps" "The Enemy Repulsed With a Loss of over 6,000&... See More  

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694588

Burning & plundering of Hagerstown...

Item #694588

July 09, 1864

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, July 9, 1864  



* Ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland

* Confederate General John McCausland, Jr.




Among articles inside are: "Reported Advance of the Rebels in Maryland" "The Rebel Invasion" "The Burning & Plundering at Hagerstown" "Gen. Hunter Reported at Hancock" "The Maryland Raid" "Sacking of Hagerstown by th... See More  

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694580

Classic Old West train robbery report on the front page...

Item #694580

September 26, 1893

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26, 1893  The front page has two-thirds of a column headed: "TRAIN ROBBERS SHOT" "They Held Up a rain Full of Armed Detectives" "Two Killed Three Captured" "The Train Was A Dummy Sent Out in Expectation of an Attempt at Robbery--All of the Rob beers Residents of St. Joseph, Mo."

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694576

Famed poet Walt Whitman is near death (or so they thought)...

Item #694576

October 27, 1891

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27, 1891  The front page has a half column report headed: "WALT WHITMAN DYING" "The 'Good Gray Poet' is Fast Approaching Dissolution" "Stricken With Paralysis" "It is Slowly Nearing the Heart and the End May Come at Any Moment--The Poet Has Chosen the Spot Where His Body Is to Lie". 

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694575

A daring train robbery: take them 'dead or alive'...

Item #694575

September 02, 1891

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2, 1891  



* Cotopaxi train robbery - Colorado

* Denver & Rio Grande railroad

* Royal Gorge - Arkansas Rive
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The front page has a half column report headed: "DARING TRAIN ROBBERS" "Seven Masked Men Stop an Express and Overpower the Messenger" "They Get Off With $3,600" "The Fight Was Likely While... See More  

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694574

Frederick Douglass is resigning as ambassador to Hayti...

Item #694574

August 11, 1891

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11, 1891  



* Frederick Douglass resignation

* Ambassador to Haiti - Hayti 

* Abolitionist - social reformer 




The top of page 3 has a print of: "Frederick Douglass" and a report headed: "Ministerial Changes" "Fred Douglass Resigns--Shannon Minister to Costa Rica--Grubb Coming Home".

The report i... See More  

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694573

Dalton Gang robs its last train...

Item #694573

July 16, 1892

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1892  The front page has a half column report headed: "DARING TRAIN ROBBERS" "They Whipped a Sheriff's Posse and Stole Over $50,000" "The Dalton Gang Did It" "When the Train Stopped a Pitcher Battle Took Place--The Robbers Threatened to Dynamite the Express Messenger and He Opened His Doors".

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694572

Great account of a "classic" Western train robbery...

Item #694572

September 22, 1893

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22, 1893  The front page has most of a column headed: "FOUGHT THE ROBBERS" "Desperate Battle With Bandits on a Western Train" 'Engineer and Fireman Shot" "One of the Robbers Mortally Wounded--There were Only Three of Them and They Were Daring. But They Encountered a Plucky Crew of Trainmen". The ar... See More  

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694568

Death of President Harrison's wife...

Item #694568

October 25, 1892

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25, 1892  The front page has most of a column headed: "THE LAST SCENE" "Mrs. Harrison is No More---She Died at 1:30 This Morning" with much detail on the death of the First Lady, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison.

Four pages, toned throughout, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor margin tears, but it must be handled carefully due... See More  

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694567

Details on two hangings in Louisville...

Item #694567

August 01, 1889

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1889  The front page has over half a column headed: "TWO MEN EXECUTED" "Charles Dinger and Harry Smart Hanged at Louisville" "A Ghastly Gallows Scene" "The Nouse 

Slipped and Caught Dilger by the Teeth and the Trap Had to Be Sprung a Second Time--The Crimes". The report has much detail on the h... See More  

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694565

Trouble with the Navajos and Chippewa Indians...

Item #694565

July 14, 1891

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1891 The top of a front page column is headed: "THE NAVAJOS DEFIANT" "They Are on the Rampage & Troops May Have to Be Called Out" "The Chippewas In Revolt" "A Serious State of Affairs at White Earth, Minn., & It is Believe the Presence of Troops Alone Will Prevent a Riot & Possible Massacre".... See More  

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694556

Indians are staking their claim...

Item #694556

April 17, 1819

THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819  This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.

Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More  

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694554

The War of 1812, and more...

Item #694554

April 30, 1813

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813  The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.

Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More  

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694549

The oldest continually published newspaper in America...

Item #694549

May 13, 1808

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 13, 1807  This title has the distinction of being the oldest, continually published newspaper in America, now titled 'The Hartford Courant'. This issue is from the private collection, selected for inclusion because of the wide, untrimmed margins. Four pages, some light foxing, minor archival and at the spine, very nice condition.

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694547

Piracy and murder...

Item #694547

June 24, 1820

BOSTON INTELLIGENCER & EVENING GAZETTE, June 24, 1820  Among the articles within: "More Piracy & Murder!" "The New Throne" for England; two reports of a great fire at Troy, New York.

Four pages, scattered foxing, some tears at the blank spine, mostly good condition.

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694540

In great condition...

Item #694540

September 16, 1807

RELFS PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept, 16, 1808  This issue is from the private collection, selected for the great condition.

The top of page 2 has a nice & large advertisement for the "Insurance Company of North America" (INA), the oldest stock insurance company in the country.

The front & back pages are taken up with advertisements, including a lengthy ... See More  

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694536

Displayable issue, as well as the XYZ Affair...

Item #694536

October 01, 1800

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1800  



* Turn of the 19th century

* Nice issue for display




A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.

Page 3 has over a full column report from Paris: "American Envoys - State of the Negotiation Between France and America". This is over the XYZ Affair, a diplomatic incident between French and United Stat... See More  

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694534

The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair...

Item #694534

October 15, 1807

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 15, 1807  



* USS Chesapeake-Leopard affair



This title has a nice masthead, with an intricate engraving in the middle featuring a heraldic eagle.

The top of page 2 has a report beginning: "Our affairs, growing out of the late hostile attack upon the frigate Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard, remains by the last accounts from England in ... See More  

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694529

John Jay to become Chief Justice... A mausoleum to Washington...

Item #694529

January 01, 1801

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Jan. 1, 1801  Much of the front page is taken up with reports from "Congress" including a bit: "...The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington...moved an amendment substituting a Monument, in the place of a Mausoleum, to be erected in the Capitol...".

Page 2 includes a: &... See More  

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694507

An interesting "Extraordinary" issue from just before the War of 1812...

Item #694507

March 27, 1812

BOSTON WEEKLY MESSENGER, EXTRAORDINARY, March 27, 1812  An unusual item, created as an "Extraordinary" of the Boston Weekly messenger, with the front page appearing in 2-column broadside format. Pages 2, 3 & 4 are of the more typical 4 column format.

The content is entirely political, with the front page reports headed: "Grand Federal Republican Convention" and includ... See More  

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694504

From Maine, before statehood... Jefferson, Aaron Burr...

Item #694504

November 02, 1807

PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, Nov. 2, 1807



* Early 19th century Northern New England

* Aaron Burr trial - Thomas Jefferson




At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So this issue is from 13 years before statehood.

Page 2 has most of a column on: "Col. Burr's Trial" for High Treason glints the ... See More  

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694476

Concerning the death of George Washington...

Item #694476

January 20, 1800

FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 20, 1800  Page 3 has half a column with various political-related items, and which includes several items concerning the recent death of George Washington.

A few bits include: "...The eulogy on the character of Washington, which was lately delivered by Mr. Paine in Newburyport, is said to be, in no respect, ... See More  

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694473

Maine newspaper from 14 years before statehood...

Item #694473

May 12, 1806

PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, May 12, 1806  At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So, this issue is from 14 years before statehood.

The back page has an article concerning General Wilkinson, stating: "...that he had fomented the alarming differences between the American and French citizens in Upper Lo... See More  

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694453

The South to force slaves into the military...

Item #694453

December 20, 1864

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 20, 1864  



* Rare rebel publication



Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states.

The front page has: "The War News" with subheads "Southwestern Virginia" & "Savannah". Also: "City Intelligence" "A Timely Invention" "The Soldiers' Christma... See More  

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694450

Three color political prints... St. Patrick's Day...

Item #694450

March 08, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, March 8, 1890



* Color political prints 



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More  

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694449

Venomous attack upon General Butler...

Item #694449

January 12, 1865

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 12, 1865  



* Rare Confederate publication from the rebel capital

* Finals months of the American Civil War




Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy and very late in the war.

The editorial has near the beginning a very fascinating & sarcastic attack on Butler: "Most Confederate readers will learn... See More  

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694446

General Hood's letter on losing his command... Great letter on the resolve of the Confederates...

Item #694446

January 28, 1865

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 28, 1865  



* Final months of the American Civil War



Not only a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.

The front page has various reports from very late in the Civil War, including: "The War News" which includes the text of General Hood's notice to his soldiers on being removed from command of his army, signed:... See More  

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694425

Sherman advances through the South...

Item #694425

December 27, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 27, 1864  Among the front page reports on the Civil War from the Confederate capital are: "Latest From the North" "From Sherman's Army--Account of the Capture of Fort "Mallister" "Opposition to Lincoln's Draft" "The Exchange of Prisoners" "She Attempt to Terminate the War Anticipated" "... See More  

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694423

Lee's army... Lengthy letter signed by Jefferson Davis...

Item #694423

June 01, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 1, 1864  A very nice Confederate title from the Confederate capital, so a wealth of the latest war-related news, from the Confederate perspective.

The front page includes: "The War News" which begins: "There were rumours yesterday of considerable fighting along the lines of Lee and Grant's armies..." Also: "General Lee's Army... See More  

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694420

Evacuation of Fredericksburg... Lee, Grant, Butler, and more...

Item #694420

June 07, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 7, 1864  



* Fredericksburg evacuated

* General Robert E. Lee

* Rare from the Confederacy




Not only a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well.

The front page has: "The War News" with various reports from different theaters of operation, beginning: "The news of the day yesterday was the report that got noised aro... See More  

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694417

Letter from Robert E. Lee...

Item #694417

June 16, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 16, 1864



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* Rebel General Robert E. Lee Letter




Among the front page war reports in this newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy are: "The War News" which begins with a letter to the Secretary of War, signed in type: R. E. Lee, General; "The Transportation of the Wounded" "From the Raiding ... See More  

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694414

Lincoln accepts his nomination for President... In a Confederate newspaper...

Item #694414

July 05, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 5, 1864  



* Abraham Lincoln accepts nomination for re-election



A single sheet newspaper with just a one column masthead, somewhat typical for the period as most paper mills were located in the North, newsprint was of short supply in the South, causing publishers to maximize use of paper as much as possible.

This issue has a great wealth of Civil War re... See More  

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694412

A soldier's letter to is mother, on the eve of his execution...

Item #694412

July 13, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 13, 1864  



* From the capital of the Confederacy



Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War News" "The Enemy's Minds" "Promotions in the Army" which takes nearly half a column; "Later From the North" and more.

Also of interest is: "The Execution of Capt. Leopold--His Last Let... See More  

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694403

1864 Battle of Monocacy...

Item #694403

July 19, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 19, 1864  



* Battle of Monocacy - Frederick, Maryland

* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital




Nice to have a Confederate newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. 

The front page has: "The War News" with the latest events of the war, and includes a subhead: "The Battle at Monocacy--Rout of the Enemy" & "R... See More  

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694402

Confederate General Johnston's farewell address to his troops...

Item #694402

July 20, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 20, 1864  



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* General Joseph E. Johnston

* Farewell address to his Confederate army




Among the Civil War reports on the front page are: "The War News" "Our Casualties in Maryland" "From Georgia "The Escape of Gen. Franklin" "From the Army of the Tennessee" "F... See More  

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694401

Yankees moving towards Atlanta...

Item #694401

July 26, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1864  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War News" "From Norfolk--Grave Charges Against Yankee Officers--Their Trial by Court Martial--Civilians Sentenced for 'Disloyalty' " "Additional From the North" "Death of the Commander of Fort Sumter" " "From Georgia" which i... See More  

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694400

Sherman in Georgia...

Item #694400

June 29, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 29, 1864  



* General William T. Sherman

* Now in Georgia - march to the sea

* Rare Confederate publication




Not only a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States.

This issue has on the front page: "Latest From The North..." "The War News" which includes a dispatch from Marietta to General Br... See More  

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694399

A lengthy message from Jefferson Davis to his Congress...

Item #694399

May 03, 1864

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 3, 1864  



* Capital of the Confederacy

* President Jefferson Davis




Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War In North Carolina--Evacuation of Washington by the Yankees" "The Victory of Plymouth" "The Yankees in the Rappahannock" & more.

The back page is dominated by the: "President's Me... See More  

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694398

Much from Robert E. Lee's army...

Item #694398

May 06, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 6, 1864  



* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital

* Rebel General Robert E. Lee & U.S. Grant

* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House close




Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From General Lee's Army" "Grant's Forces Across the River--The Battle Likely to Take Place at Mine Run--The Yankee Strength&... See More  

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694395

Civil War news from the Confederate capital...

Item #694395

May 12, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 12, 1864  



* From the capital of the Confederacy

* General Robert E. Lee letter signed

* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House




Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Contrabands--Their Sad Fate" 'The Quartermaster General" "A Description of Richmond" "Yankee Cavalry" "Price's Victory&quo... See More  

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694389

News From Robert E. Lee's army...

Item #694389

May 23, 1864

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1864  



* Generals Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant

* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - Virginia

* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital




Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From General Lee's Army" "Additional From the South" "The Very Latest From the North" "More Fighting on... See More  

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