THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 7, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE TEXAS EXPEDITION" "CAPTURE OF MUSTANG ISLAND" "NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS" "AFFAIRS AT NATCHEZ" SEE PHOTOS.