Confederacy in Petersburg...
Item #675950
March 04, 1863
THE DAILY EXPRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, March 4, 1863
* Rare Confederate title
Petersburg was a critical city to the Confederacy, located not far south of the capital of Richmond, and the focus of a six month long siege when ended in early April, 1865, when Lee withdrew his troops from Petersburg and urged Jefferson Davis to remove the capital from Richmond. The war would end shortl... See More
Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #675346
February 19, 1861
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
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #673458
May 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1865 A very historic issue with larger column heads than typical: "GLORIOUS ! " "JEFF. DAVIS CAPTURED" "Official Announcement by Secretary Stanton" "Davis and His Family Surprised at Irwinsville" "The Fourth Michigan Cavalry are the Fortunate Boys" "They Surround the Arch Rebel at Daylight on Wednesday" "... See More
Jefferson Davis' 1868 Trial...
Item #673353
December 05, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1868
* Double jeopardy
The front page has one column headings: "The Trial Of Jeff. Davis" "Proceedings in the Court at Richmond--Argument to Quash the Indictments Under the Fourteenth Amendment". Coverage on the start of his trial that never happened. The treason charge would be dropped.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice co... See More
Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...
Item #672423
August 25, 1862
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
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #671838
January 04, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862
* Winslow Homer Christmas print
The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861".
Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Coast from ... See More
Sherman is about to capture Savannah...
Item #671819
December 23, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Dec. 23, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea coming to an end
* Savannah GA Georgia Falling
A newspaper not only from the Confederate state, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The War News" "New Year's Dinner to General Lee's Army" "A Present For General Lee" "From Wi... See More
The capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #671040
May 20, 1865
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 20, 1865
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
The front page has an article headed "The Military Situation" and beginning: "The pursuit & capture of Jeff. Davis, the surrender of Taylor, and the concentration of the National Armies around Washington, are...the three principal military events worthy of consideration...".
Within is anothe... See More
Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #669355
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861
* Jefferson Davis inaugural
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln en route
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&... See More
Lengthy message signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #669353
November 11, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 11, 1864
* Jefferson Davis message
* The arming of Slaves ?
The front page has over half the first column taken up with Civil War heads including: "Important Rebel News" "Annual Message of the Rebel President to Congress" "Jeff Davis Pronounces Sherman, Grant & Banks All failures" "Atlanta and Richmond Not Vital Points"... See More
Jefferson Davis released from prison...
Item #668518
May 14, 1867
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1867
* Jefferson Davis released
* Horace Greeley bails him out
Page 2 has one column headings: "Jefferson Davis and the Negroes" "He Receives a Large Number of Visitors at his Hotel" "Davis En Route For New York" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages,... See More
Soldiers return home as heroes... Fate of Jeff Davis...
Item #668421
May 25, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1865
* Civil War soldiers coming home
* Jefferson Davis in jail
Among the front page column heads are: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES" "The Second & Last Day of the Great Pageant" "Reception of the Armies of Tennessee and Georgia" "How the Heroes of the Greatest March on Record were Received" and more (see images).
The back ... See More
Proclamation by Confederate President Jefferson Davis...
Item #668269
May 16, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 16, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
* President Jefferson Davis
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Pages 1, 2 & 4 have various war reports with heads including: "From Richmond--Repulse of the Terrible Iron Clad Gunboats...Our Men in High Spirits... See More
Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...
Item #667965
April 29, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Apr. 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers in the country which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very dramatic... See More
Jefferson Davis' lengthy speech...
Item #667393
October 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1864
* President Jefferson Davis speech
* General James Longstreet
* Gen. Robert E. Lee
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Southern News" "Jeff. Davis' Speech at Columbia, S.C." "His Views of the Copperhead Plan of Adjustment" "Rebel Victories to Insure the Election of the Peace Candidate" "Fur... See More
1867 Jefferson Davis released on bail ...
Item #667100
May 14, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1867
* Jefferson Davis approved for bail
* President of the Confederate States
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" "The State Prisoner Before the Circuit Court at Richmond" "The Court Fixes His Bail at $100,000" and more. (see) Text takes up about 3 1/2 columns.
Other news and ... See More
A Jefferson Davis Proclamation... Beauregard... Shiloh...
Item #666668
April 11, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 11, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page is completely filled with ads while much of pages 2 & 3 have war-related reports. Included is the always interesting editorial, which begins: "From every quarter comes the same news. The enemy are drawing their troops from the counties they have overrun...They are concentrati... See More
Fall of Fort Donelson... Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #666384
February 27, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1862
* Fall of Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America.
The front page is entirely taken up with advertisements and notices. The inside pages are rich in war-related reports including: "The Fall of Fort Don... See More
Jeff Davis' inaugural address: in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #666370
February 25, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1862
* Jefferson Davis inaugural address
* Rare Confederate publication
A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
Certainly the most notable content begins page 2 being: "President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural address, delivered in Richmond, February 22, 1862" which takes ove... See More
Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #665988
February 19, 1861
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
From the beginning events of the Civil War...
Item #665177
April 25, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops on the march
The first column has a great stack of war-related headlines on the beginning events of the Civil War including: "THE WAR" "The 7th Regiment in Washington" "Jefferson Davis and Gen. Beauregard in Richmond" "Arrangements for an Attack on the Na... See More
Capture of Jefferson Davis as he flees...
Item #664821
May 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 15, 1865
* Confederate President Jefferson Davis caught
* Mention of him wearing women's clothes
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
The front page first column heads include: "JEFF. DAVIS" "Details Of His Capture" "His Camp 'Surprised at Daylight on the 10th Instant" "He Disguises Himself in His Wife's Clothing, and,... See More
Much on Abraham Lincoln... Jefferson Davis is elected President of the Confederacy...
Item #664432
February 15, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, February 15, 1861
* Jefferson Davis elected president of the South
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
The front page reports the ominous events which would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months as well as reports on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln, with first column headlines including: "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" &q... See More
Quite rare title from the Confederacy... "Proclamation" signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #663824
August 17, 1861
DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, August 17, 1861
* Very rare Confederate title from North Carolina
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy, as rarely have I seen it offered. This coastal town didn't remain Confederate for very long as it fell to General Burnside in April, 1862. So truly "Confederate" issues can be difficult to come by.... See More
Commenting on Jefferson Davis' message...
Item #663405
December 19, 1863
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 19, 1863
* Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy
* Rare Civil War military title
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.
Among the war-related items in this issue are those headed: "The Military Situation" taking mo... See More
Stirring words from the President of the Confederacy...
Item #662387
February 13, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 13, 1864 Among the front page items are: "A Victory Near Charleston" "The enemy Again Advancing on The Peninsula" "Important Movement In Mississippi", "The Courts", "City Intelligence" "A Picture of Charleston Under Fire" "Telegraphic Reports..." and a few smaller items. Also man... See More
From Houston during the Civil War...
Item #662272
November 09, 1864
THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.
The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jeff... See More
Jeff Davis at odds with his Congress...
Item #662191
March 23, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, March 23, 1865
* Nearing the end of the American Civil War
* Ulysses S. Grant & William T. Sherman
* Quarrel between Jefferson Davis and His Congress
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Johnston Flying from the Combined Armies" "Raleigh Said to be Evacuated" "Rebels Reported Falling Back to Hillsboro&qu... See More
A Proclamation and an Address signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #661714
August 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 17, 1863 Most of the last column is taken up with two documents, the first a: "Proclamation By the President" which includes: "...Let us rather receive in humble thankfulness the lesson which He has taught in our recent reverses, devoutly acknowledging that to Him & not to our own feeble arms, are due the honor & the glory of vic... See More
Civil War map... Jeff Davis' inaugural address...
Item #661534
February 28, 1862
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 28, 1862
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
* President of the Confederacy
* Map inside Florida
There is a wealth of Civil War reporting on the front page including column heads: "The Burnside Expedition" "Condition of the Rebel Guns" "A Visit to Nag's Head" "The War in the South-West" "Nashvi... See More
Much on the war from the Confederacy...
Item #661457
November 07, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1861
* From the Confederate capital
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
A very nice & successful newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Southern Politics in Europe" "The Great Kentucky Conspiracy--Startling Revelations--The Hypocrisy of the United Leaders Exposed..." with various related d... See More
Two Proclamations signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #661421
March 07, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, March 7, 1862
* From the Confederate capital
* Jefferson Davis proclamations
From the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The Battle-Field Around Fort Donelson" "Notes Of The War" "The Late Outrage on the Rio Grande" & more. Pg. 2 has a lengthy editorial: "The War--Past, Present, & Future". Als... See More
A Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #660672
May 05, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Fall of Fort Macon" "The Spirit of the So... See More
President Jefferson Davis addresses his Congress...
Item #660134
November 08, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 8, 1864
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Rare title from the origin of the Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Glorious Achievements of Forrest's Horse Marines" "Yankee Army News" "The Tennessee Valley Campaign" "The President's Message" in which he presents ... See More
Terrific & rare broadside "Extra" on the capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #658237
May 14, 1865
STATE JOURNAL - EXTRA, Sunday, May 14, 1865
* Very rare miniature broadside
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
* President of the Confederacy
A terrific little broadside "Extra" with no mention of city or state of origin as was typical, given such releases were for local consumption only. The only hint that it may be from Michigan is in one of the headlines.
The three headlines ... See More
Unique "Yankee" & "Confederate" pair of the same date...
Item #656604
July 22, 1861
Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that ... See More
Early report of Mosby's famous "Greenback Raid"......
Item #656378
October 15, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 15, 1864
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* Early report on the Greenback Raid
Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A
... See More
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* Early report on the Greenback Raid
Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A
"Confederate" newspaper from the North... Great content...
Item #655977
August 27, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1862 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the ... See More
Jefferson Davis dressed as a woman to escape capture...
Item #655870
May 27, 1865
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, May 27, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured in Woman's clothes
Page 2 has an article: "Jeff. Davis' Capture" which has some interesting particulars concerning him being dressed as a woman to escape capture.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, bit of foxing, nice condition.... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #653997
May 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured (1st report)
* Irwinville, Irwin County, Georgia
A very historic issue with larger heads than typical: "GLORIOUS ! " "JEFF. DAVIS CAPTURED" "Official Announcement by Secretary Stanton" "Davis and His Family Surprised at Irwinsville" "The Fourth Michigan Cavalry are the Fortunate boys&... See More
Jefferson Davis indicted for treason...
Item #653828
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Jefferson Davis indictment for treason
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASS... See More
Abraham Lincoln's 1st speech upon being re-elected...
Item #652988
November 11, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1864
* President Lincoln gives 1st speech upon being re-elected
* Arming Negroes ?
* Jefferson Davis' speech to the Confederacy
Page four has the 1-column heading: "UNION REJOICES," with subhead: "Serenading the President and Cabinet - Speeches of Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Seward, and others." The article includes, in part, one of the most hu... See More
Confederate from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #651752
January 24, 1862
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, January 24, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* Jefferson Davis
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
Among the fr... See More
Death of Jefferson Davis?
Item #651569
September 05, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1861 Among the various front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmatory Reports of the Death of Jefferson Davis" "Unfounded Rumors of Conflicts in Virginia" "Eagerness of the Hostile Armies for Battle" "Particulars of the Attack & Repulse of the Rebels at Lexington" "Death of J... See More
News from the Gold Rush... Colonel Jefferson Davis...
Item #651330
August 01, 1849
LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849
* Rare pre-Civil War title
* California gold rush
An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels & more arriving daily...Provision & clothing are abundant & cheap...People... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...
Item #649951
April 23, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853 Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".
Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More
Jefferson Davis in captivity...
Item #649852
July 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865
* Jefferson Davis in confinement
* Fort Monroe - Hampton, Virginia
The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our Whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender".
Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starve... See More
Jefferson Davis is indicted for treason...
Item #648806
May 12, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1866
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Official indictment for treason
Near the bottom of the ftpg. is: "Jefferson Davis Indicted" "He Will Probably Be Tried in June at Norfolk". The text begins; "Yesterday Jefferson Davis was indicted for treason by the Grand Jury..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Mustering out Negro troops...
Item #647558
September 20, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Jefferson Davis
From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More
Texas joins the Confederacy... Just before the war begins...
Item #646918
March 26, 1861
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 26, 1861
* From the origin of the Civil War just prior to outbreak
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union which it did on Dec. 20, 1860. Plus the war began in Charleston harbor with the bombing of Fort Sumter just a few weeks after the date of this issue. The front page includes: "Admission of Northern States into ... See More
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