Sherman's march thru the South...
Item #682082
August 04, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 4, 1864
* Battle of Folck's Mill - Cumberland
* William T Sherman - Atlanta campaign
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Operations Before the City of Atlanta" "The Macon Railroad Destroyed" "News from the Southwest" "Rebel Accounts" "GRANT" "HUNTER" "Re... See More
Wheeler's raid on Dalton, Georgia...
Item #682075
August 19, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 19, 1864
* Second Battle of Dalton
* Joseph Wheeler's raid
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FIGHT AT DALTON, GA." "Impetuous Charge of the Fourteenth U.S. Colored Infantry" "The Rebels Driven Into Confusion" "From Sheridan's Army" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Did Texas treat Santa Anna humanely?
Item #682064
October 25, 1836
AMERICAN TRAVELLER, Boston, Oct. 25, 1836 Page 2 has a report: "Late And Direct from Texas" which mentions in part: "...articles by David G. Burnett, the late President, ing vindication of his humane policy towards Santa Anna...".
The back page is mostly filled with ads including many transportation-themed: railroad, stagecoach, & steamboat.
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Henry Clay visits Washington, with his speech...
Item #682058
December 02, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1849 Page 3 contains: "Mr. Clay's List to the City--His Reception and Speech" which does include the test of his speech.
Four pages, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Deering family massacre.... End of the Fenian invasion...
Item #682053
June 09, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1866
* The Dearing family murders
* "Murder by gaslight"
* Antoine Probst execution
The back page has one column headings: "THE DEERING MURDER" "Execution of Anton Probst at Philadelphia" "His Final Confession--Letters to His Parents" and more, taking over 3 columns.
In one of the most gruesome mass murders in Philadel... See More
Much on General Joseph Warren...
Item #682052
October 09, 1826
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL, Concord, Oct. 9, 1826 Most of the front page is taken up with a biographical account of "Major-General Joseph Warren" including a report on his death at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Included is an engraving of his memorial.
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor of New Hampshire for a "Day of Thanksgiving, Bravery and Praise". Pag... See More
Woman's Suffrage Convention at Concord...
Item #682050
December 31, 1869
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1869
* Women's Woman's Suffrage Convention
* Concord, New Hampshire
The front page has an article: "Woman's Suffrage Convention" at Concord, New Hampshire. The report mentions comments by Julia Ward Howe, and others.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some staining & minor margin wear.... See More
President Garfield is shot...
Item #682030
July 08, 1881
THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 8, 1881
* President James A. Garfield shot (1st report)
* Charles J. Guiteau - assassin
The last column of the front page has heads: "ASSASSIN'S WORK" "President Garfield Shot" "Two Balls Enter His Person" "Dangerously Wounded" "Balls Not Yet Extracted" "May Possibly Recover&q... See More
Rebels attempt a raid into Chambersburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #682015
July 31, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 31, 1864
* Burning of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT ! " "Additional Details of the Fighting Near Richmond" "The Cavalry Engaged with the Rebels" "An Artillery Duel in Front of Petersburg" "The Rebel Raid" "Occupation of Chambersburg, Pa., by the Enemy"... See More
Sherman advances towards Atlanta...
Item #682007
July 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 25, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S PROGRESS" "Fierce Fighting on Friday" "Gen. McPherson Killed" "Bloody Repulse of the Rebels" "They Probably Abandon Atlanta" "LATER FROM SHERMAN" "A Heavy ... See More
Plans to form a Northern Confederacy...
Item #682005
July 24, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1864
* Battle of Cool Spring
* Clarke County, Virginia
* Confederate victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Grant" "The Late Invasion" "Movements of the Rebels Along the Shenandoah Valley" "Rebel Account of the Raid" "Rebel Victory Claimed at Snicker's Gap" &qu... See More
Sherman is approaching Atlanta...
Item #682003
July 22, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Battle of Atlanta, Georgia (Eve)
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Late From Gen. Sherman" "His Approach to Atlanta" "Desperate Rebel Attacks" "They Are Repulsed with Severe Loss" and many smaller heads. More war reporting inside.
... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #681997
July 18, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Late Invasion" "No Rebels to be Found Near Washington or Baltimore" "Grant" "Important from New Orleans" "Abandoned Plantations in the South" "General Banks Declares for Moral Power Rather than the Sword" and more.
Eight pages, very nice con... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #681989
June 30, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 30, 1864 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT STRUGGLE" "Our Cavalry on Sunday Raids" "The Attack on Sheridan" "Fitz Lee Defeated by Gregg" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
The final rebel invasion...
Item #681988
July 17, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 17, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebel Invasion" "Skirmishing With the Enemy's Rear Guard" "Gen. Grant's Plans for Capturing the Invaders" "The Fight Near Jackson, Miss." "The Rebels Repulsed in All of the Engagements" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Rebels advancing upon Washington, D.C...
Item #681984
July 13, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1864
* Rebels 2nd Northern attack
* Washington D.C. captured ?
Nearly two-thirds of the first column is taken up with nice Civil War heads including: "INVASION" "Rumored Attack on the Northern Defenses of Washington by 15,000 Rebels" "Fighting at Silver Springs, Near Washington" "Reported Cavalry Fight at Westminster" ... See More
Great reports on Sherman, Sheridan, and Grant...
Item #681976
June 19, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "The Campaign In Georgia" "The Battle of Resaca" "Retreat of the Rebels" "Hot Pursuit by Our Forces" "SHERIDAN!" "Brilliant Victory Near Gordonsville" "Complete Rout of the Rebel Cavalry" and then: "GRANT" &... See More
The work of General U.S. Grant...
Item #681974
June 17, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Lt. General Grant & General Butler in Consultation" "Advance Upon Petersburg" "The President in Philadelphia" "Hunter". More war reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Second Battle of Petersburg... Civil War...
Item #681973
June 18, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 18, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Gettysburg two week away
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Grant's Rapid Progress" "Capture of Petersburg" "Retreat of the Rebels Across the Appomattox" "Bravery of the Negro Troops" "... See More
Nice stack of Civil War headlines...
Item #681972
June 17, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Battle of Marietta, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
Among the many great column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. SHERMAN" "Eight Days of Battle" "Gallant Fighting of the Union Army" "Johnston Fallen Back to the Chattahoochee" "Sherman No... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #681971
June 16, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 16, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg beginning
Among there front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Our Army Safely Across the Chickahominy" "General Grant at Bermuda Landing" "The Rebel General Polk Killed" "Rebel Movements in Tennessee" "Sherman's Rear Threatened" &quo... See More
Movements of General Grant...
Item #681969
June 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 28, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "They Cross the James with All Their Trains" "Gradual but Sure Advance of General Grant's Circumvaliating Lines" "Fierce Assaults by the Rebels...Repulsed by Our Forces" "Additional Rebel Accounts" & more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Rebels claim victory...
Item #681968
June 27, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 27, 1864
* Siege of Petersburg, Virginia beginning
Among the first column Civil War heads on the front page are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Rebels Attempt to Drive Back the 18th Corps" "Our Losses Insignificant" "Hoke's Rebel Brigade Used Up" "Rebel News to Thursday morning" "The Victories They Claim" &quo... See More
Civil War map of Lynchburg, Virginia...
Item #681967
June 27, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1864
* Lynchburg & Petersburg , Virginia
* General Robert E. Lee promoted
The back page has a very large map titled: "LYNCHBURG AND ITS SURROUNDINGS" with a detailed caption.
Among the front pge one column headlines on the Civil War are: "PETERSBURG" "Progress of the Investment of the City" "General Lee to Command the... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #681963
June 24, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Rebel Attack on White House" "Fitzhugh Lee and Wade Hampton Repulsed" "They Expected to Head Off Sheridan" "Enemy Driven Off with Heavy Loss" and more. Additional war-related reports inside.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Masonic Celebration of Washington's initiation...
Item #681958
November 05, 1852
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1852 The front page has a mention of: "Masonic Celebration at Cincinnati", and continues on page 4 describing the annual celebration of George Washington being "initiated as a member of the mystic tie".
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Rebels are beaten and routed...
Item #681947
June 20, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 20, 1864
* Second Battle of Petersburg
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
Over half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Petersburg Not Yet Occupied" "Rebel Outer Works Captured" "Gen. Butler Moves Towards the Railroad" "Rumor that He is Driven Back by ... See More
The New York City draft riots, and more...
Item #681946
July 15, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUB LICAN, Massachusetts, July 15, 1863 Among the various Civil War accounts inside are: "The Draft in Progress" "The War - From the Upper Potomac" "Lists of the Drafted" "From Fortress Monroe" "The New York Riot" "Further Retreat of Bragg - Chattanooga Abandoned" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Chief Sitting Bull on the warpath ?...
Item #681932
March 23, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, March 23, 1878
* Chief Sitting Bull on the warpath ?
The bottom of the front page has a small one column heading: "The Indian Situation" with subhead. See image for brief text.
Four pages, a little archival mending at the margins, minor wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.... See More
From Louisville...
Item #681919
September 26, 1877
THE CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 26, 1877 Although mostly Christian content, the back page has various: "General Intelligence" as well.
Eight pages, several creases, minor spine wear & minor foxing.
The Civil War is about to begin...
Item #681912
April 11, 1861
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 11, 1861
* Eve of the civil war beginning
* Fort Sumter about to be attacked
* History about to be made
From just one day before the outbreak of Civil War at Fort Sumter with page 2 & 4 items relating to the advent of war: "Warlike Movements and Rumors" "What Has the South Gained?" "The Wheel Moves" "Moveme... See More
Chattanooga... Treatment of Negro soldiers...
Item #681877
September 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Grant's Department" "Change in the Military Policy of the Rebels" "The Contraband Negroes in Arkansas" "Their Treatment By Our Troops" "The Plantation Free Labor System" "The Butchery of the Beckham Family" "Three of the Negro P... See More
A wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681870
September 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 18, 1863 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "Charleston--Rebel Accounts of the Siege" "Exodus of Citizens" "The War in Georgia & Tennessee" "Skirmish Near Dalton, Ga." "Recent Cavalry Fight at Culpepper" "Reported Defeat of Bragg's Rebel Army by Rosecrans" and much more.
Twelve p... See More
The election "Extra": Benjamin Harrison has won...
Item #681809
November 07, 1888
THE REPUBLICAN--EXTRA, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Nov. 7, 1888
* Presidential election
This is the election "extra" with front page column heads noting; "THE ELECTION" "The Result Not Yet a Matter of Certainty" "The Republicans Claim to Have Won a Victory!" "New York Claimed For Harrison by 15,000!" and more.
Pages 2 and 3 contains nice p... See More
Siege of Fort Sumter... War events near Chattanooga...
Item #681796
August 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SIEGE OF FORT SUMTER" "Interesting Correspondence Between General Gilmore and General Beauregard" "Details of the Bombardment of the 18th Inst." "Important From Tennessee" "General Rosecrsans' Army in Front of Chattanooga" "Fire Opened on the City... See More
New York City draft... Civil War events...
Item #681792
August 21, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "Several Colored Men Drawn" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
Eight pages,... See More
Rebels to evacuate Gordonsville...
Item #681789
August 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON" "Our Batteries Have Breached Fort Sumter" "Meade's Army" "Probable Evacuation of Culpepper & Gordonsville by the Enemy" "Reported Revolt of the N. Carolina Troops" & more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
The military draft in New York City...
Item #681788
August 17, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads relating to the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT" "The Drawing of Names in this City to Begin on Wednesday Next" "Official Notice of the Draft" "The Draft Elsewhere" and more.
Inside pages have much reporting on war events.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Much Civil War action in Charleston harbor...
Item #681785
August 14, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 14, 1863
* Second Battle of Charleston Harbor
* Fort Sumter & more bombardment
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Charleston" "Preparations for the Grand Bombardment" "The Fall of Forts Wagner, Cummings' Point, and Sumter Considered Certain" "The Rebels Anticipate the Capture of Sumte... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #681783
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important from Charleston" "Progress of the Combined Military & Naval Operations" "Engagement Between the Ironsides & the Rebel Fort Wagner" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
An appeal to the soldiers...
Item #681780
August 09, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 9, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From the South" "The Appeal to the Troops" "Alabama Preparing for the Crisis" "Proclamation of Gov. Shorter" "The Last Dais of Vicksburg" "Interesting From Norfolk" "The Attack on Charleston" "Admiral Farragut En Route for New ... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #681777
August 06, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Charleston" "Continuation of the Bombardment" "Sinking of a Blockade Runner by the New Ironsides" "Trial of the Rioters" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
North Carolina rebels against the Confederate government...
Item #681774
August 03, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Threatened Rebellion of North Carolina to the Richmond Government" "Jeff. Davis and the Confederacy Denounced" "Important From Charleston" "Erection of New Rebel Batteries on James Island" "Depredations by the Florida" and much more. Nice war content in... See More
Vicksburg, General Grant, Admiral Porter...
Item #681773
August 02, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Western Navy" "Its Operations Before Vicksburg" "What Admiral Porter Says of General Grant" "The Surrender of Brashear City" "Anticipated Movements of General Grant" "Progress of the Siege of Fort Wagner" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice... See More
Wailing over the loss of Jackson, Mississippi...
Item #681769
July 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Terrible Wail of the Rebels Over the Loss of Jackson" "All the Rolling Stock of the Mississippi Railroads Captured" "The Union Cavalry Expedition in North Carolina" "Meade's and Lee's Armies Between the Potomac and Rappahannock" "Movements of Morgan'... See More
Pursuing John Morgan... Civil War map...
Item #681766
July 22, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1863
* John Morgan guerrillas captured
* Siege of Port Hudson, Mississippi
Among the many front page one column heads are: "Capture of Morgan's Guerillas" "They Are Chased Over 50 Miles by Gen. Shackelford's Forces" "Sharp Battle & Surrender of the Most of Them" "Escape of Morgan with a Small Squad" "Hi... See More
Naturalization document from 1810...
Item #681750
June 15, 1810
A great part-printed/part-manuscript document from the state of New York, noting that Duncan McGregor from the United Kingdom has been "...admitted a citizen of the United States of America...". The document is dated at Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York, June 15th, 1810.
With a signature and covered red wax seal. Measures 7 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition. Nice for displa... See More
Cripple Creek... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #681737
January 06, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1894 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "In The Lobby of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
News flash on the Mexican War...
Item #681708
May 07, 1846
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1846 The front page has a news flash on the Mexican War headed: "Important" "From the Army of Occupation" "Matamoros Blockaded!" "Lieut. Porter and Three Men Killed!"
Four pages, nice condition.
The war for the Union...
Item #681706
March 06, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 6, 1862 Page 3 has column heads on the Civil War including; "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The New-Granada Commission" "Military Appointments" "Promotions for Gallant Service" "The War in the South-West" "Affairs in Nashville" "Union Men Declaring Themselves" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine... See More
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