Mary & Abe Lincoln afflicted over the death of Willie...
Item #688712
April 02, 1862
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2, 1862
* re. the William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln death
* Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln's distress
Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
The front page has: "Great Battle At Winchester, Va." "A Visit to the Monitor" &q... See More
Mary Todd Lincoln declared insane...
Item #688581
May 20, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Penn. May 20, 1875
* Mary Todd Lincoln INSANE
* President Abraham's wife
The front page has somewhat inconspicuous report that begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has been adjudged insane by the County Court at Chicago..." (see)
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688212
September 11, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1832 The top of the front page has: "An Indian Battle" being a report from St. Louis concerning the Black Hawk War.
It notes in part: "...an engagement between a party of Sioux Indians and the hostile band of Sacs and Foxes. The victory over the latter was a most decisive one...Among the prisoners...and the celebrated Prophe... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688199
July 07, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The middle of page 3 has an article on the on-going Black Hawk Indian War, noting in part: "...General Atkinson was to march on that day with the Illinois militia...to attack the Indians who were stationed on Rock River...with a party of 40 or 50 Indians and killed five...General... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688196
June 16, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report headed: "The Indian War" on the Black Hawk War.
The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Indians crossed the Mississippi in... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688194
June 12, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report taking over half a column: "Latest From the West", a letter from St. Louis on the Black Hawk War, which begins: "...Disastrous accounts are brought be every arrival from above of the massacre of families residing near the scene of Indian hos... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688193
June 09, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1832 The front page has a report: "Indian Incursions" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...the Indians, in strong force, were advancing into the settlements on Grand Prairie carrying desolation before them..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Border War - The Latest Intelligence From Illinois&quo... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688184
June 02, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1832 The front page has a report: "The Indian War" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...an engagement had taken place at Fox River with the hostile Sacs and Foxes & that the militia sent out to meet them had even defeated..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Indian War" being a letter from Le... See More
The defeat of Black Hawk,...
Item #688182
August 11, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1832
* Battle of Wisconsin Heights
* Defeat of Black Hawk
* General Henry Dodge victory
The front page has a report: "Defeat of Black Hawk" which is prefaced with a note: "...received from Fort Howard which announce the gratifying intelligence of the defeat of Black Hawk & his warriors...". What follows is a ... See More
Death of Willie Lincoln... Jeff Davis Proclamation...
Item #688127
February 25, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 25, 1862
* William Wallace Lincoln
* Abraham's son "Willie" death
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From capital of Confederacy
The front page has many reports on the Civil War including: "Northern War News" with many subheads such as: "Yankee Women Begging Under False Pretenses--A Confederate Vessel at Kin... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation to deserters...
Item #688079
March 11, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters
* General William T. Sherman Southern march
* Final month of the Civil War
Among the front page Civil War column heads are: "SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN" "Important Reports From New Bern" "Fayetteville Said to be in Possession of Our Forces" "Sherman's Advance within Forty Miles of ... See More
Lincoln offers pardon to deserters if they return...
Item #688074
March 11, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for deserters
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Gen. Banks About to Commence His Forward Movement' "Important To Deserters" "A Proclamation by the President' "An Amnesty to Deserters who Will Return Before the 1st of ... See More
Lincoln is tough on peace... Jeff Davis comments...
Item #688050
February 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 10, 1865
* Peace conference
* Confederate mission
* Abraham Lincoln
* Final months of war
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Fight on Monday Last" "Difficult Nature of the Country" 'Temporary Defeat of the Union Forces" "Our Losses Thus Far About 800" "Union Lines Extended Four Miles&qu... See More
Lincoln's first inaugural address... "We are not enemies, but friends"...
Item #688044
March 08, 1861
KENNEBEC JOURNAL, Augusta, Maine, March 8, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* "We are not enemies, but friends"
Page 3 begins with the: "Inaugural Address" which is signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln. It takes nearly 2 columns.
Page 2 has a lengthy editorial on: "Lincoln's Inaugural". It includes in ... See More
Abraham Lincoln on his way to his inauguration...
Item #688040
February 16, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 16, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Among the front page column heads are: "Affairs of the Nation - Important Speech of the President Elect at Pittsburgh" "The Incoming Administrations - Mr. Lincoln's Progress Towards Washington".
Also: "Arrival & Reception In Cleveland... See More
Lincoln is inaugurated, with his memorable address on the front page...
Item #688031
March 05, 1865
DAILY MILWAUKEE NEWS, Wisconsin, March 5, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - inaugural Address
The front page begins with nice column heads including: "Inaugural Message Of President Lincoln!" "The Heavens Wept Profusely & the Streets of Washington Deluged in Mud!" "Latest From Sherman!" & much more on the closing events of the Civi... See More
Abraham Lincoln's last public speech & last proclamation...
Item #688028
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1865
* Civil War is over speech
* Abraham Lincoln's last public speech
* Presidential proclamation 128
* Just 2 days before his assassination
The front page has one column heads including: "RECONSTRUCTION" "Important Speech by the President" "His Views On Peace & Reconstruction" with the text of his speech beginning:... See More
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...
Item #688027
December 16, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
* Rare pro-Confederate publication
This issue is significant in that it published on page 6 the: "President's Message" being Abraham Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address, which takes over half of pg. 6 and nearly half of pg. 7 where it is signed in type: Abraha... See More
Abraham Lincoln is laid to rest...
Item #688008
May 05, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1865 Much on the Lincoln funeral with first column heads including: "Our Dead President" "The Obsequies At Springfield" "Last Honors to the Great Departed" "He Is Laid Gently to Rest" "Exercises At the Cemetery" "Scenes & Incidents". There are also some ftpg. items relating to the closing events of the C... See More
The early "scoop" on Abe Lincoln...
Item #687930
May 24, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1860
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities
... See More
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities
The second of the Lincoln Douglas debates...
Item #687923
September 03, 1858
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1858
* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (2nd of 7)
* Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
We find that reports on the now-famous Lincoln Douglas debates are very difficult to find in newspapers outside of Illinois, perhaps not surprising because it was a senate race in Illinois and Lincoln was, at thi
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (2nd of 7)
* Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
We find that reports on the now-famous Lincoln Douglas debates are very difficult to find in newspapers outside of Illinois, perhaps not surprising because it was a senate race in Illinois and Lincoln was, at thi
Abraham Lincoln is elected president...
Item #687250
November 12, 1864
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
Page 3 has a nice illustration headed: "Prison At Andersonville, Georgia" with related text with one column heads: "Rebel Cruelties To Prisoners" "The Horrors of Andersonville, of Libby Prison, and of Relic Isle" "Plunde
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
Page 3 has a nice illustration headed: "Prison At Andersonville, Georgia" with related text with one column heads: "Rebel Cruelties To Prisoners" "The Horrors of Andersonville, of Libby Prison, and of Relic Isle" "Plunde
Lincoln's State of the Union address, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687239
December 04, 1861
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st State of the Union Address
* Best publication to be had ?
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
Logically, much of his focus is on... See More
Abe Lincoln is on the inaugural ball committee for Z. Taylor... Inauguration day....
Item #686938
March 05, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1849
* Congressman Abraham Lincoln
* re. President Zachary Taylor inauguration
* Abe on the Inaugural Ball committee
The back page has a list of the "Managers" for the "Grand Inauguration Ball" to be held March 5 in honor of incoming President Zachary Taylor, and among them is: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, ... See More
Abe Lincoln is on the inaugural ball committee for Z. Taylor...
Item #686937
March 03, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1849
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* 12 years prior to presidency
The back page has a list of the "Managers" for the "Grand Inauguration Ball" to be held March 5 in honor of incoming President Zachary Taylor, and among them is: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Ill." The bkpg. also has a similar list of the "... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #686934
February 21, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Addresses United States Congress
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes mention of when Abraham Lincoln spoke on the floor. The report notes: "Mr. Lincoln, by unanimous consent, presented joint resolutions of... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... "Claim for a Slave", votes "nay"...
Item #686921
January 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Slavery related U.S. Congress vote "nay"
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes 2 mentions of when Abraham Lincoln voted on two topics. On a debate headed "Claim For A Slave" his name appears under the &q... See More
Full page focus on Lincoln, with a print...
Item #686261
May 01, 1865
PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, May, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination w/ print
Phrenology is a theory that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of their skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
The feature of this issue is the page near the back which is devoted to Ab... See More
Abraham Lincoln's election address found...
Item #685976
February 12, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1936
* Abraham Lincoln original manuscript found
* Speech from his re-election of 1864
Page 14 has a one column heading: "LOST MANUSCRIPT OF LINCOLN IS FOUND" with subhead and large photostat of the original manuscript of Lincoln's speech on November 10, 1864.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the... See More
Surrender of Charleston... Battle of Waxhaws...
Item #685820
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1780 * Surrender of Charleston SC
* Waxhaw South Carolina massacre
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Inside has a letter from Gen. Clinton providing additional details about the situation in South Carolina following the surrender of "Charles-Town" [Charleston].
In his letter he describes the results of the various missions in ... See More
Addressing the country on the coming Civil War...
Item #685223
December 05, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, December 5, 1860
* President James Buchanan
* State of the Union Address
* Southern tensions on the rise
* Prelude to the Civil War
Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with President James Buchanan's final state-of-the-union address, obviously with much focus on the disunion of the country & concerns for the coming Civil War.
It is headed: "PR... See More
Early returns show Lincoln is doing well in the 1864 election..
Item #685219
November 08, 1864
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Nov. 8, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election (2nd)
* Original American Civil War reporting
In addition to much inside page reporting on the latest Civil War events, page 2 has items concerning the election. Final results would not be known until the next day, however various partial returns are noted here (see photos), almost all showing Abraham Lincoln looking... See More
Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for the presidency...
Item #685015
June 30, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, June 30, 1860
* Stephen Douglas
* Democrat nomination
* vs. Abraham Lincoln
Page 3 has a nice report headed: "From the Pike's Peak Gold Mines" and page 5 has over a half column report headed: "Judge Douglas's Letter of Acceptance" which concerning his nomination for the presidency. It is signed by him in type: S. A. Douglas.
Eight pa... See More
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
The Gettysburg Address on the front page... One of the very best...
Item #684899
November 20, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, 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 venerable title, with the content being on the front page, and the combination makes for o... See More
Further investigation on the Lincoln assassination...
Item #683070
May 06, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, May 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination investigation
Among the front page column heads on the closing events of the Civil War are: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Another Letter from Beverly Tucker & Geo. Sanders" "Absolute Denial of any Knowledge of the Assassination" "Harold's Confession and the Other Testimony Sent to
Eu... See More
Details of peace negotiations...
Item #682966
February 11, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 11, 1865
* Hampton Roads Peace Conference
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "The Conference" "President Lincoln's Report of the Meeting in Hampton Roads" "How Jeff. Davis Came to Send Commissioners North" "A Queer Wa... See More
The convention to nominate the Republican presidential candidate...
Item #682947
June 07, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, June 7, 1864
* 1864 National Union National Convention
* Republican President Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. The front page has nice column heads on the Baltimore Convention to nominate the Republican candidate for President: "THE LINCOLN CONVENTION" "Plots of the Politicians" "P... See More
General McClellan is nominated for the Presidency, to oppose Lincoln...
Item #682938
August 11, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 11, 1864
* General George McClellan
* Presidential nomination
* vs. Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. First column Civil War heads include: "The McClellan Furore" "Union Square in a; Blaze of Glory" "Metropolitan Honors to 'Little Mac' " "Gen. Geo. B. McClell... 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
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
Reports on Lincoln's inauguration in this racist newspaper...
Item #680176
March 04, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, March 4, 1865
* Rare pro-white publication
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration
* Closing weeks of the Civil War
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. This issue has much reporting and editorializing on Lincoln's inauguration, both with a strong bias against Lincoln.
Some articles area hea... 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
A rare printing of Hamilton's greatest work: "Report on Manufactures"...
Item #667587
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, January, 1792 * Report on the Subject of Manufactures (Report on Manufactures)
* The magnum opus of Alexander Hamilton
* First United States Treasury Secretary
The most significant content is found within the Appendix II which is included (typically missing). This Appendix has a wealth of "Public Papers", but it begins with what is c... See More
A rebel paper from the North... lengthy document signed by Abraham Lincoln
Item #666544
August 31, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1864
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* Abraham Lincoln document
Among the articles within: "Sentence of Surgeon-General Hammond" has a lengthy document signed by: A. Lincoln. "The Law of Retaliation--Why General Early Burned Chambersburg" "The Sale of Arms--Important Order" "Affairs in the Shenandoah Valley" &qu... See More
Lincoln's Proclamation calling for more soldiers...
Item #666541
July 27, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 27, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln call for troops
* Pro Confederate publication
Among the articles on the ftpg. are: "President Lincoln Figuring on the Peace Question!--The Negro Only in the Way!" "Correspondence the Peace Proposition" includes letters signed by Horace Greeley and one by Abraham Lincoln.
Articles within: "An Infamous... See More
Lincoln Proclamation calls for more troops...
Item #666352
February 06, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 6, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more troops
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 front page has: "Proclamation by the President" for a draft of 500,000 men, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Als... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #663055
November 14, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1863
* Actor John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre performance
* Rare appearance w/ advertisement
* President Abraham Lincoln's assassin
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
The front page has an advertisement headed: "FORD'S NE... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #657392
July 25, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1848
* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career
This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes on the "Civil and Diplomatic Bill" listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Li... See More
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