Retrospective on the South in the Civil War...
Item #623064
August 08, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 8, 1865 The best content is the back page article: "The Decline and Fall of The Southern Confederacy" "An Inside View" "Richmond A Year Ago" which takes close to two columns. Page 2 has much on: "Randall's Island" and pg. 23 has much on: "The Battery". Page 5 has a large map showing: "The Bed of the... See More
A battle is brewing...
Item #622128
May 24, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 24, 1862
* Battle of Princeton Court House
* Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes; "Heavy Skirmish in the Neighbourhood of Richmond" "Affairs Near Corinth" "The Soldier's Life" "the Maryland Line" "Destruction of the Virgi... See More
From Louisiana during the Civil War...
Item #621831
August 31, 1861
SUGAR PLANTER, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, August 31, 1861
* Very rare Confederate title
Here is an uncommon title from Louisiana during the first year of the Civil War. The front page is filled with ads, and among the reports inside are: "Keep on Giving" "The Truth" which includes a bit: "...Mr. Lincoln has unwittingly been a benefactor to the South. He has t... See More
Lengthy letter from the Vice President of the Confederacy...
Item #618228
September 30, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 30, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Rebel V.P. Alexander H. Stephens
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "From Col. Crawford's Cavalry" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery" &#... See More
The Battle of Antietam...
Item #618227
September 29, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 29, 1862 Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "Another View of the Question" "Progress & Events of the War" "Tennessee Female Tories" "Casualties in the Sumter Light Guar... See More
Civil War reports from a Confederate newspaper...
Item #618130
October 20, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, October 20, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Among the Civil War reports inside are: "Prentice's Tribute to his Rebel Son" "From Arkansas" "Progress and Events of the War&qu... See More
Jefferson Davis' death... Judaica content...
Item #616770
December 11, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 11, 1889
* Jefferson Davis death
* Confederate president - Confederacy
A "territorial" newspaper from seven years before Utah would be come a state. The ftpg. has: "Jefferson Davis' Remains - Views Yesterday by Some 70,000 Persons" with various subheads (see). Other ftpg. articles include: "A Dasta... See More
Preparing for the Civil War...
Item #612248
January 29, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 29, 1861 Inside includes: "What Shall Be Done with the Slaveholders' Rebellion?" "Southern Travel & Southern Trade" "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "The Southern Confederacy" "Mr. Buchanan's Imbecility" "Gloomy Prospects in South Carolina" & more. Plus page 7 has a map headed: "Pensacola Harbo... See More
Jeff Davis's speech to the troops...
Item #611119
October 25, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Confederate president
* re. Chickamuauga victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Advance of Gen. Banks on the Bayou Teche" "Interesting from the Texas Coast" "From the Rebel States" "Address of Jeff. Davis to Bragg's Army" which is signed in type: Jefferso... See More
Gov. Brownlow offers a reward for the captuure of the former governor...
Item #609917
May 10, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, May 10, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - closing events
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned t... See More
Robert Toombs speech...
Item #603176
February 01, 1876
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, February 1, 1876
* Robert Toombs speech
* Founding father of the Confederacy
* African Americans - Negroes
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "'Hark From The Toombs'" "Bob Toombs Again on the War Path" "His Opinion OF Union... See More
Much war-related content...
Item #602835
May 23, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 23, 1861 Among the front page reports are: 'Very Disgraceful Treatment of the Volunteers" "Letter from Gen. Frost" "Interesting Letter from Mr. Vallandigham" "Relief for Volunteers". Among the items inside include: 'Terrible Times in Ward Townsbip! Exodus of Negroes!" "...Letter from Gen. Harney" "... See More
Unknown Confederate dead monuments....
Item #601155
June 07, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 7, 1879
* Civil War memorials
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has small one column headings: "Confederate Dead" "Unveiling of Two Monuments at Winchester, Va.- Oration by Senator Morgan". See images for text.
Complete, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #600499
February 23, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with... See More
Confederate soldiers anniversary...
Item #599530
January 20, 1906
STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, January 20, 1906
* Stonewall Jackson
* Robert E. Lee
* Confederate generals
The front page has one column headlines that include: "LEE-JACKSON", "Anniversary Celebrated Here Yesterday By Veterans" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handle... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598610
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849 The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Con... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #598609
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* John Bell Hood
The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood... See More
Early grumbling from the hotbed of the Confederacy...
Item #597172
January 12, 1860
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 12, 1860
* Rare antebellum title
An interesting issue from the hotbed of the Confederacy movement, some 11 months before this state would be the first to secede from the Union. Among the articles are: "Alabama & the Charleston Convention" "The Governor of Virginia Recommends a General Convention of all the Stat... See More
Discussion Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #596980
March 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* John Bell Hood at West Point
The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments (see photos). Also on the ftpg. is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and inc... See More
Vicksburg, Mississippi massacre....
Item #594404
December 11, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1874
* Vicksburg, Mississippi massacre
* Assassination of Negroes
The front page has small one column headings on the front page: "The Vicksburg Troubles", "All Quiet In The City--Burial Of Bodies...", "Gov. Ames' Proclamation--The Slaughter Of Negroes", "The 'War' Over--The Colored Sheriff S... See More
Admiral Porter announces the capture of Fort Fisher...
Item #593037
January 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 21, 1865
* Fort Fisher captured - Wilmington, North Carolina
* Admiral David Dixon Porter
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE REBEL NEWS", "From Wilmington", "Charleston & Savannah", "The Canadian Raiders", "From the Army of the James" and "The Capture of Fort... See More
William T. Sherman marching...
Item #592999
February 16, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE SOUTHERN NEWS" "Rapid Progress Of Sherman" "South Carolina Under His Heel" "He Seizes All The Railroads" "Circumvallates Charleston" "Cuts The Confederacy In Twain" and more.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine margin, mailing... See More
Nearing the end of the war...
Item #592998
February 16, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE SOUTHERN NEWS" "Rapid Progress Of Sherman" "South Carolina Under His Heel" "He Seizes All The Railroads" "Circumvallates Charleston" "Cuts The Confederacy In Twain" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition
William T. Sherman cleaning up...
Item #592997
February 16, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "LATE SOUTHERN NEWS" "Rapid Progress Of Sherman" "South Carolina Under His Heel" "He Seizes All The Railroads" "Circumvallates Charleston" "Cuts The Confederacy In Twain" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition
Jefferson Davis receives an army promotion...
Item #588532
May 25, 1833
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 25, 1833 An inside page has nearly a full page list of promotions in the army, among which, under "Regiment of dragoons" is: "2d lieut. Jefferson Davis, of the 1st regiment of infantry, to be 2d lieutenant, 4th March, 1833." Less than 30 years later Jefferson Davis would be President of the break-away Confederate Stat... See More
Detailed report on the Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas...
Item #587782
August 09, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 9, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas VA Virginia
* Detailed report in a uncommon title
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the &qu... See More
Pro-Yankee newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #586689
January 14, 1862
LOUISVILLE DAILY DEMOCRAT, Kentucky, January 14, 1862
* Uncommon Civil War title
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Confederate & the "... See More
Reports from the Civil War, in a newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #586632
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, 1862 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the capital of the Confederate States at the time, the city through which all news reports would be sure to flow.This issue has various war reports on the inside pages, typically with a very anti-North bias, as would be expected. Page 2 also has an interesting editorial which was ... See More
A Memphis Confederate newspaper printed in Atlanta...
Item #586631
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, 1863 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 a Yankee city. The "Memphis Daily Appeal", dedicated to the ... See More
1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....
Item #586460
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862
* Post Battle of Memphis Tn
* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More
1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....
Item #586459
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862
* Post Battle of Memphis Tn
* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More
1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....
Item #586458
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862
* Post Battle of Memphis Tn
* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More
John Bell Hood death...
Item #586051
September 05, 1879
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 5, 1879
* John Bell Hood death
* Confederate Civil War General
Page 3 has small one column headings that read: "General Hood" and "Additional Particulars of the Death of the Noted Confederate Chief". See photo for brief coverage on the death of famous Confederate General, John Bell Hood.
Other news and advertisements... See More
Jeff Davis on naming Robert E. Lee as commander-in-chief...
Item #584977
January 28, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Appointed commander-in-chief
* Jefferson Davis
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Peace Bubble" "Result of Mr. Blair's Mission" "He Admits It To be 'A Failure' " "The Terms of Jeff. Davis" "The Rebel Iron-Clad Raid" & more.... See More
Memphis, Tennessee is under Rebel Rule...
Item #581526
June 21, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1862
* Memphis TN Tennessee
Among the many ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Gen. Lew Wallace in Command of the City" "Tyranny of Memphis Under Rebel Rule" "Confederate Officers & Soldiers Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Trade With New Orleans" "News From th... See More
1862 Memphis TN... Civil War...
Item #581511
June 21, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1862
* Memphis TN Tennessee
Among the many ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Gen. Lew Wallace in Command of the City" "Tyranny of Memphis Under Rebel Rule" "Confederate Officers & Soldiers Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Trade With New Orleans" "News From th... See More
Confederate capital about to fall?
Item #581501
June 30, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 30, 1862
* Seven Days Battles
* Lee vs. McClellan
* Richmond VA Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Richmond" "Great & Glorious News" "The City Doomed" "A Great Military Triumph" "A Stunning Blow to the Rebellion" "The Details Suppressed" and also: "... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War......
Item #580138
January 20, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY" "It's 'Intestine Difficulties' " "Peace Commissioners Appointed in Secret Session" "The Carnival of Death to be Ended by Negotiation" "Davis' Organ Calls It 'Treason' " "Mr. Davis and His Organ Defied&q... See More
Battle of Johnsonville...
Item #577908
November 12, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1864 The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "The Rebels Routed in East Tennessee" "Favorable News From General Sherman" "Gen. Hood's Whereabouts Unknown" "Worthlessness of Confederate Money" "How the Currency Depreciated" "The People Have No Faith in the Pro... See More
CSS Albemarle sinking...
Item #577905
November 03, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, November 3, 1864
* CSS Albemarle sinking
* Confederate ironclad ram
The front page has one column Civil War heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Destruction of the Albemarle" "Another Rebel Raid on Our Northern Frontier" "The Repulse of the Enemy" "Excitement at Buffalo" "A Plot to Burn North... See More
Jefferson Davis Captured...
Item #567077
May 22, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in Ne
... See More
Confederate newspaper... Court cases involving slaves...
Item #563764
July 11, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1864 Various Civil War news with a Confederate bias, making for interesting reading as such. Among the front page items are: "The War News" which has several subheads including: "From Petersburg" & "Burnside's Movements". Other war news include: "Latest News From the North--Our Army in Maryland--Capture of Martinsburg... See More
Map of Fort Wright, on the Mississippi...
Item #563297
April 24, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 24, 1862
* Confederate built Fort Wright
* Memphis, Tennessee map
Although the front page is mostly taken up with advertisements, the prime feature is certainly the nice Civil War map headed: "FORT WRIGHT ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Its Position & Strength--Important Section of the River--Commodore Foote's Attack." The front p... See More
Confederate States... Battle of Seven Pines...
Item #562715
June 03, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, June 3, 1862
* Confederate States
* Battle of Seven Pines, Richmond, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has a very nice front page map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST".
Also another nice map on page 3 is titled: "THE BATTLE FIELD I... See More
Southern title after the Civil War...
Item #562442
March 24, 1871
DAILY ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, March 24, 1871 From the capital of the Confederacy less than six years after the end of the Civil War.
Various news & ads as the day, never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some wear at folds with a small hole at a fold juncture, browning to the upper right of the front page.
Civil War newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #560810
THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Kentucky, 1863 * Rare Civil War era title
Louisville was a Confederate city for a part of 1861 but thereafter was mostly under Yankee control, although many residents maintained Southern sympathies throughout the entire Civil War. As such, this issue from the middle of the Civil War provides some interesting reading.
The top of the front page has some nic... See More
Notable death... Winfield Scott...
Item #551393
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
* Post civil war original
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott
* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career
* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats
* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More
Governor Wilson...
Item #177362
October 26, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Leader of the New Crusade in the Balkans."
In this issue there is an article called "How Governor Wilson Feels" and "Mr. Taft on the Issues" both recorded by A. R. Pinci. There is also a photo of "Showing Off Ou... See More
Handsome color cover shows a battleship...
Item #177677
October 12, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1912 This issue still has the color cover which is more typically missing, which is a very nice print of a battleship (see).
The front page inside shows: "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York", William Sulzer. Also in this issue there are: "Baying the Turk"; the second part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
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