The "Confederate" newspaper from Kentucky...

LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, May 15, 1861 



* Rare pro-Confederate 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 "Journal&q... See More  

Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861  Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany" "Immense Turnout" "The Speeches" "The Reception In this ... See More  

Death Of William Seward In 1872....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1872



* William H. Seward death

* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln



The front page has a few reports regarding the death of William H. Seward under the headings: "Mr. Seward's Death" "A Tribute To The Dead Statesman" "Honors At Syracuse" "Preparing For the Funeral?" (see)

Other news of the day. Complete ... See More  

General William T. Sherman...

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 29, 1864 



* General William T. Sherman 

* March to the sea - Georgia

* In a rare Confederate title



Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil... See More  

1864 Abraham Lincoln for president notice....

MANUFACTURERS AND FARMERS JOURNAL, Providence, Rhode Island, Oct. 17, 1864



* Abraham Lincoln for president notice



Despite the title of this newspaper, there is nice Civil War coverage with many one column headings. (see images for portion)

The first column of page 2 has a notice supporting: "For President Of The United States ABRAHAM LINCOLN Of Illinois- For Vice President Of The Unite... See More  

Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Aug. 25, 1862  If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do 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. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the &qu... See More  

Abraham Lincoln is nominated for President...

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1860  Near the back under the report: "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a quite lengthy report concerning the Republican National Convention which met recently in Chicago. Included is a lengthy abstract of the Republican platform, following which is a detailed report of the various ballots of the Convention with the final result... See More  

Ulysses S. Grant assumes command of the U.S. Army...

NEW YORK HERALD, March 18, 1864 



* General Ulysses S. Grant 

* Officially becomes commander

* President Abraham Lincoln



Among the front page heads on the Civil War are: "Important Military Movements" "General Grant's Order Assuming Command of the Union Armies".

The brief report notes Grant's departure for Washington to assume command, plus the names ... See More  

Lincoln's proclamation in the Virginia legislature...

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 25, 1863 



* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation



Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From The South" "Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation in The Virginia Legislature" "What is Thought of It In Richmond" "General Averill's Operations in Western Virginia "Army of the Potomac" "A Retrogra... See More  

Lincoln on his way to Gettysburg...

THE WORLD, New York City, Nov. 19, 1863 



* Ceremony at the Gettysburg battlefield

* Abraham Lincoln's starts journey



This was the day Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. It can be interesting to read what others were reading when something exceedingly historic was in the process of happening.

And this issue has a neat item relating to Gettysburg, with a back page heading:... See More  

Lincoln responds...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 2, 1862 



* Abraham Lincoln letter signed in type



Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Patriotic Proposition by the Loyal States" "Response of the President" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln; "The Fort on St. Charles River Abandoned" "Reported Bombardment of Vicksburg" "From the Army of Virginia&qu... See More  

Mr. Lincoln's personal habits, & more...

NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1860 



* Pre-election Abraham Lincoln

* Personal description - Springfield



Page 5 has: "Our Springfield Correspondent" "Chroniclers of Glorious Deeds Around Lincoln--No Sensation Item to be Found--Sergeant-at-Arms Refuses to Pursue Lincoln--His Personal Habits--Style of his House--His Ability--Thurlow Weed's Pilgrimage to Springfield--Manufac... See More  

1874 Central Baptist Church disaster in Syracuse....

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1874



* Pre Black Hills expedition

* General George A. Custer

* Sioux Indians - Native Americans



Page 7 has a brief report from Fort Abraham Lincoln in North Dakota with the small headings: "Sioux On The War Path" "Custer Preparing to Move Against Them-Friendly Indians Eager for Blood and Scalps" (see)

Other news of the day. Complete with 1... See More  

Confederate newspaper from Raleigh, near the end of the war...

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1864 



* Rare Confederate title

* Civil War nears the end



Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.

The front page includes: "From G... See More  

Further on the Lincoln assassination...

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 29, 1865 



* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination



Pages 6 and 7 have some good content concerning the Lincoln assassination, with over a full column headed: "The First Plot To Assassinate President Lincoln". It details an attempt in 1861.

Also an article on: "Presidential Succession" followed by: "Booth's Ide... See More  

1874 Lincoln Memorial Tower in London...

NEW YORK HERALD, July 20, 1874



* Lincoln Memorial Tower of London

* Cornerstone laid in Lambeth

* Gothic Revival architecture



The top of page 3 has one column headings: "THE LINCOLN TOWER" "The Memorial Stone of the Monument Laid in England" "Honor to the Memory of the Emancipation Chief" (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little irregular ... See More  

Mary Todd Lincoln refused pension in 1870...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1870



* Mary Todd Lincoln - Abraham's wife

* Government refuses to give her pension



Page 3 has an article headed: "WASHINGTON" "An Ungrateful Republic" "Refusal of the Senate to Pension Mrs. Lincoln" (see) She would eventually get her pension in July.

Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861 



* President-elect Abraham Lincoln

* Grace Bedell encourages him to grow a beard



Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C. The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old Abe Kissed by a Pretty Girl&q... See More  

On Abraham Lincoln being elected...

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 10, 1864 



* Abraham Lincoln's election win (2nd)

* Original American Civil War reporting



Page 5 is mostly taken up with details on the election results, with nice first column heads reading in part: "THE RESULT" "Additional Election Returns from All Parts of the Country" "New Jersey, Kentucky and Delaware for McClellan" "All ... See More  

Much on Lincoln, his new administration, his inauguration, etc...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1861 



* Abraham Lincoln inauguration

* New administration takes over

* Pre-Civil War tensions escalate



A wealth of fine content on Lincoln & his new administration, as his inaugural was reported in the previous day's edition.

Inside has a lengthy editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Address", a report from Washington beginning: &quo... See More  

Lincoln conspirator Samuel Mudd letter in 1869...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 1, 1869



* Samuel Arnold letter to his mother

* Abraham Lincoln assassination conspirator



The top of page 11 has small headings: "The Wilkes Booth Conspiracy" "Letter from Arnold to His Mother" and is signed in type: Samuel B. Arnold. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor light foxing, nice condition.... See More  

Lincoln's remains in New York City...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Remains in New York City

* Civil War closing events



All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Two-thirds of the first column are taken up with nice heads concerning the funeral of Abraham Lincoln including: "HONORS To the MARTYR PRESIDENT" "Our Tribute to the Lamented De... See More  

The capture of Richmond, in an anti-slavery newspaper...

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, April 7, 1865 



* Rare anti-slavery title

* Capture of Richmond

* Civil War nears the end



This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.

A fine issue from the closing days of the Civil War. The most notab... See More  

Full text of Lincoln's first inaugural address...

THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, March 7, 1861



* President Abraham Lincoln

* Inauguration - inaugural address



The top of page 2 has a article headed: "The Inauguration" with reports on the festivities of Lincoln's first inaugural ceremonies. This is followed by: "...we give a carefully corrected copy of the Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln copied from the Leavenwor... See More  

General Hunter's order to emancipate the slaves...

THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, May 8, 1862  The bottom of page 2 has one of two controversial General Orders from General David Hunter freeing slaves. Noting in part: "All persons of color lately held to involuntary service by the enemies of the United States in Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island, Ga., are hereby confiscated and declared free...".

Not yet committed to a comprehe... See More