1905 death of General Fitzhugh Lee...
Item #677887
April 28, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 28, 1905
* Fitzhugh Lee death (1st report)
* Confederate cavalry general
* Robert E. Lee's nephew
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEN. FITZHUGH LEE IS STRICKEN" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fra... See More
Lincoln's last public speech and last proclamation...
Item #675847
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 12, 1865 This issue was printed just 2 days prior to Lincoln's assassination, with the front page containing what is noted as Lincoln's last speech.
The front page heads include: "OUR VICTORIES" "Important Speech of President Lincoln" "His Views on the Peace, Reconstruction & Emancipation Questions" "Splendid Compli... See More
Rebels moving towards Pennsylvania...
Item #674955
June 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1863
* Confederates invasion northward
* Pre Battle of Gettysburg
* General Robert E. Lee's Army
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Retreat of Jenkins' Cavalry from Chambersburgh" "Our Fortifications South of Harrisburgh Considered Sufficient" "Movements of Lee's Army&qu... See More
Robert E. Lee's report...
Item #674185
November 10, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 10, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Southern States" "Gen. Lee's Official Report of His Late Operations in Virginia" which takes over half a column & is signed in type: R. E. Lee, General; "Jeff Davis At Charleston" "Gen. Bragg & His Troubles" "News From Tennessee" &... See More
Robert E. Lee is leaving Bull Run...
Item #674133
October 20, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 20, 1863
* Robert E. Lee's Southern retreat
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are; "Lee's Army Withdrawn from Bull Run" "No Movement Toward the Potomac" "What Lee Expected to Accomplish and What he Has Not Yet" "News From Tennessee" "Rebel Accounts of a Federal Victory" "The Enemy ... See More
Document signed by Jeff Davis...Capture of Yazoo City...
Item #674082
July 22, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1863
* John Morgan's raid ending
* Yazoo City & Jackson, Mississippi
* Post Gettysburg Robert E. Lee
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Morgan's Invasion Ended" "Battle at Geiger's Creek" "Rebels Defeated & Driven to a Bluff" "They Then Unconditionally Surrender" "Morgan &am... See More
General U.S. Grant takes over... Where is Robert E. Lee?
Item #673722
October 21, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 21, 1863
* Ulysses S. Grant promoted
* Major General in Civil War
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans Relieved of Command" "Gen. Grant Given Command of the Armies of the Cumberland, Ohio & Kentucky" "Gen. Thomas to Command at Chattanooga" "Battle of Colliersville & Pursuit of Chalmers&q... See More
A victory for the Yankees in Virginia...
Item #673720
November 09, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 9, 1863
* Second Battle of Rappahannock Station
* George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Virginia" "Successful Advance of the Army of the Potomac" "A Victory On Saturday!" "The Rebels Under Hill Attacked, Beaten, and Driven Across the Rappahannock" "Capt... See More
Fort Caswell, North Carolina...
Item #673649
January 23, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1863
* Fort Caswell bombardment
* Wilmington NC North Carolina
* General Robert E. Lee
The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "Operations In North Carolina - The Reported Attack on Fort Caswell--Rebel Accounts of the Movements of Union Troops."
Also nice column heads on the Civil War including: "Impending Battle"... See More
Death of Robert E. Lee, in a Southern newspaper...
Item #673290
October 13, 1870
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 1870
* Robert E. Lee death
* Confederate leader
All columns on pages 2 & 3 have black mourning rules for the death of Robert E. Lee.
Among the articles inside are " Dead" which has near the beginning: "...with the mournful intelligence that Robt. E. Lee is no more. This sad announcement will wring a wail of grief fro... See More
Latest news from Robert E. Lee and General Bragg...
Item #672811
October 17, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Virginia" "Another Great Battle Near at Hand!" "Lee's Army At Manassas" "Gen. Meade's Forces in Readiness for an Attack" "Threatening Movement Toward Leesburg" "News From Chattanooga" "Rebel Batteries Withdrawn from Lookout ... See More
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial unveiling...
Item #672295
April 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1928
* Stone Mountain, Georgia
* Confederate Memorial unveiling
* General Robert E. Lee carving
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WALKER ACCEPTS MOUNTAIN STATUE OF LEE FOR NATION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the unveiling of the Confederate Memorial carving at Stone Mountain in Georgia. Lengthy report continues on... See More
Robert E. Lee makes a failed move...
Item #672227
October 16, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 16, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Desperate flank Movement by Lee!" "Attempt of the Rebels to Get Between Our Army & Washington" "Enemy Driven Back by the Second Corps" Probable Battle at Bull Run" "Recrossing of the Tennessee by Wheeler's Troops" "Important Movement of Bragg&#... See More
Military command have changed...
Item #672226
October 23, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 23, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Division of the Mississippi" "Departments of the Cumberland, Tennessee, Ohio, and Vicksburg Included in Gen. Grant's Command" "Gens. Hooker & Sherman to Command their Respective Corps" "Escape of General Lee Across the Rapidan" "The Grant Battle Avo... See More
General Lee's and General Bragg's armies...
Item #672225
October 29, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 29, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: Gen. Grant's Dept." "Grand Flanking Movement by Lee's and Bragg's Armies" "Rebels Marching from Virginia to Tennessee" "The Line of the Rappahannock to be Defended by Lee" "Cavalry Right at Bealton Station" "Daring Raids by the Enemy" &... 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
Two letters signed by Robert E. Lee...
Item #671818
October 13, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Oct. 13, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* General Robert E. Lee letters
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 various reports inside are: "The Late Battle at Corinth" "From the Line of the Potomac" &qu... See More
Terrific issue on the surrender of Lee at Appomattox...
Item #671725
April 11, 1865
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, April 11, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee's surrender
* Appomattox Court House signing
Page 2 begins with: "The Crowning Victory" "Victory--Peace" with the leading dispatch reading: "This department has received the official report of the SURRENDER, THIS DAY, OF GEN. LEE AND HIS ARMY TO LIEUT. GENERAL GRANT, on the terms proposed by... See More
1862 Battle of Fredericksburg begins....
Item #669366
December 13, 1862
THE WORLD, New York City, December 13, 1862.
* Burnside captures major Virginia city
* Battle of Fredericksburg begins
* General Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
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: "Army Of The Potomac" "Nearly all the Army Across the Rap... See More
Frederick Douglass talks... Battle of Chancellorsville: a Southern victory...
Item #667843
May 07, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 7, 1863
* Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia
* A "rebel" victory
* Rare Confederate title
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A nice front page account of the Battle of Chancellorsville, a major Southern victory. the top of the first column has: "From Frederi... See More
Stonewall Jackson is wounded... Battle of Chancellorsville...
Item #667841
May 05, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1863
* Battle of Chancellorsville - Virginia
* General Stonewall Jackson wounded
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Not only a nice newspaper from the Confederacy but one from its capital. This is a particularly significant issue as there is good content on the Battle of Chancellorsville, a significant victory for the Confederate forces al... See More
Confederate Victory at Chancellorsville & much more...
Item #667839
May 04, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 4, 1863
* Newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy
* Confederate Victory at Chancellorsville
* Much on Civil War events in Virginia
Not only is this a nice Confederate newspaper, but it is from the capital of the Confederacy.
Much war reporting in this issue, as the top of the front page has an historic & significant report headed: "F... 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
Early Robert E. Lee...
Item #667236
July 11, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1829
* Cadet Robert E. Lee
* West Point military academy
It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people long before they would become a household name.
Near the back is a great example. Under a list headed: "Military Academy" area the: "...names of the five most distinguished cadets in each class..." a... See More
The death & funeral of Robert E. Lee...
Item #667161
October 15, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1870
* Robert E. Lee death
* Confederate leader
Page 5 has various reporting on the recent death of Confederate General Robert E. Lee under the heading: "The Late Robert E. Lee" Text takes up over a full column.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Commenting on the Battle of Cold Harbor...
Item #666364
June 18, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, June 18, 1864
* Battle of Cold Harbor - Virginia
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
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 ftpg. is entirely taken up with: "The Campaign In Virginia" which has much concerning the ba... See More
Civil War map... Battle of the Wilderness...
Item #666362
May 14, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 14, 1864
* Battle of the Wilderness w/ map
* Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
This is the: "Gazette of the Regular and Volunteer Forces" as noted in the masthead Not surprisingly the content within is almost entirely about the Civil War, and what is unusual is that most of the front page is taken up with a Civil War map headed: "... See More
Dispatch signed by Braxton Bragg...
Item #666004
October 27, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1863
* Confederate attack & victory
* at Philadelphia, Tennessee
* General Robert E. Lee
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Later From The South" "Richmond Views of Recent Military Operations" "More About Lee's Last Failure' "The Scared Confederates in East Tennessee" "Jeff. Davis Rebuk... See More
Large Civil War map... Battle of the Wilderness...
Item #665173
May 09, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1864
* Battle of the Wilderness
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
The front page is dominated by a very large & detailed map headed: "THE JAMES RIVER MOVEMENT. Scene of Operations by Gen. Butler's Force--Petersburg, Richmond, and the Railroads". Plus over half of the first column is taken up with Civil War heads, beginning: "Struggle... See More
On Robert E. Lee as commander-in-chief...
Item #664606
January 05, 1865
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 5, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee becomes commander in chief
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
Not just a nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, but one from near the end of the Civil War. The front page has: "The War News" with various items & including near the end: "...that Lincoln was in a 'gleeful ... See More
Two large Civil War maps...
Item #664377
July 01, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 1, 1862
* Seven Days Battles
* George McClellan vs. Robert E. Lee
* Large Civil War maps
Almost the entire front page is taken up with two large Civil War maps headed: "THE BATTLE-FIELDS BEFORE RICHMOND" and "The Base Of Operations On James River". The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with Civil War reports with heads including: "The Op... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #664349
October 29, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, October 29, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication from the Civil War
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.
T... See More
Letters from Robert E. Lee and J.E. Johnston...
Item #664342
June 03, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 3, 1864
* Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee & Joseph E. Johnston
The front page has: "The War News" which includes a letter signed in type: R. E. Lee, General, which has an introductory paragraph as well.
Other front page items include a letter signed in type: J. E. Johnston, and items headed: "Officers Retired From the Army" ... See More
Confederate war news with talk of Abe Lincoln...
Item #663831
November 21, 1862
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication
* President Abraham Lincoln
There is some nice content in the issue About half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "The Conscription Law--A Bill to be entitled 'An Act to Further provide for the public Defense.' ". Also on the ftpg. is: "The United States Elections" which inc... See More
Signed by Beauregard and Lincoln...
Item #663358
December 24, 1864
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 24, 1864 Not just a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The War News--Affairs In the Valley & Around Gordonsville" which includes a dispatch signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, General (see photos). Also: "City Intelligence" "The New Year's Dinner to Gen... See More
Much news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #662994
September 28, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page has an ad for the desertion of two soldiers from milita... See More
Robert E. Lee congratulates the troops...
Item #662946
May 28, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 28, 1864
* General Robert E. Lee's army
Obviously a military-themed publication so a nice issue for Civil War content. The entire ftpg. is: "The Campaign In Virginia" carrying over to take all of page 2 as well. Also within the issue are; "General Butler's Operations" "Generals Lee and Heth Congratulate Their Troop... See More
End of the Civil War...
Item #662912
April 05, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 5, 1865
* Civil War end in sight
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Robert E. Lee's army breaking up
Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with celebratory heads on the collapse of the Confederacy, and the end of the Civil War. Among them are: "THE END" "Our Details of the Decisive Contest of Sunday" "What Grant Has Accom... See More
Grant, Butler, and Sherman...
Item #662180
May 31, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "BUTLER" "GRANT!" "SHERMAN!" "The Entire Grand Army in Motion En Route for Richmond" "Engagement Between McPherson's Corps & the Rebels" "The Rebels Defeated & Driven Back" "General Lee's Daughter Goes to Join Her Father in Ric... See More
Editor has a gloomly outlook on the war...
Item #662127
November 12, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1862
* Confederate editor gives a pessimistic outlook
The front page has much on the Civil War with items headed: "The Enemy Of James River", "From Northern Virginia", "Fredericksburg--The Recent Yankee Raid", "The Navigation of The Mississippi", "Latest News From The North", and many subheads... See More
Considerable reporting on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #662126
July 10, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, July 10, 1863
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Battle of the Gettysburg - Robert E. Lee vs. Meade
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 Memp... See More
Robert E. Lee is moving towards Petersburg...
Item #661721
October 06, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 6, 1864
* Confederate General Robert E. Lee
* Sieges of Richmond and Petersburg
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Both Armies Fortifying" "Lee Moving Troops to Petersburg" "The Enemy Strengthening on Our Left" "Another Rebel Battery Captured" and much more.
Eight pages, a bit irregula... See More
The "Old" Thirteen Infantry of Virginia...
Item #661713
February 26, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 26, 1864 Among the front page reports are: "The War News--A Cavalry Battle in Mississippi--The Situation in Tennessee--The Recent Fight In Florida--From General Lee's Lines" "The Courts" "Camp Near Kinston" "To the Friends of Soldiers in the Wise Brigade" & other items. Also included is a report re: "... See More
The Confederates on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #661459
July 11, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Rebel account
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" wi... See More
Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant...
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House...
Item #661030
May 23, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 23, 1864
* Generals Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - Virginia
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
A very famous newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "The War News" with subheads: "From the Peninsula", "From the Southside",... See More
Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
Item #660987
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Great reporting from rebel eyewitness (soldier)
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related it... See More
Much on the war, from the Confederacy... After Gettysburg & Vicksburg...
Item #660986
July 16, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 16, 1863
* Post Gettysburg and Vicksburg
* During Robert E. Lee's retreat
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A wealth of nice reporting in this issue with the front page having: "The News" with some text on Lee&#... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg, and so much more...
Item #660985
July 08, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A great issue on the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, with reaction of nearby cities, the retreat & pursuit of the Confederates, reports on the events immediately following Gettysburg, and more.
The front page includes: "... See More
Draft riots in New York City... Lee's post-Gettysburg retreat...
Item #660643
July 14, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 14, 1863
* New York City draft riots
* Post Battle of Gettysburg
* Robert E. Lee's Army's retreat
The front page has nice, single-column headings on the New York draft riots, including: "THE DRAFT", "The Riot in the Ninth Congressional District", "Hqts. of the Provost-Marshal Burned", "The Draft Slips Destroy
... See More
* New York City draft riots
* Post Battle of Gettysburg
* Robert E. Lee's Army's retreat
The front page has nice, single-column headings on the New York draft riots, including: "THE DRAFT", "The Riot in the Ninth Congressional District", "Hqts. of the Provost-Marshal Burned", "The Draft Slips Destroy
Battle at Locust Grove...
Item #660628
December 02, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 2, 1863
* Battle of Mine Run
* Meade vs. Robert E. Lee
Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "Success of the Advance Movement" "Crossing the Rapidan" "Sharp Engagement at Locust Grove" "He is Driven Back & Routed" "The Ground Literally Covered with them" "General Meade Prepares for a Grand Assault... See More
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