General Stewart Found Dead...

DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, Massachusettes and dated December 27, 1861.

* General Stewart Killed

* Morris Island LIghthouse Destroyed

This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout. Headings include:  "The Rebel Panic in Drainesville (Virginia)" with details  stating that General Stewart was among the dead,  "Christmas on the Potamac" discussing Christmas preparations at Camp Butterfield on Hall's Hill, "The Campaign in (Otterville) Missouri" stating Price's retreat was on order from Jefferson Davis, "Success of the Sioue Fleet" which includes the declaration the lighthouse on Morris Island was blown up along with confirmation that Charleston Harbor was now properly blockaded, and much more. SEE PHOTOS for additional details.  This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.