THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 15, 1862

* Richmond Virginia

 

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 FRONT PAGE Map: "THE MILITARY AND NAVAL ADVANCE TOWARD RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG...etc." Headlines in this issue includes: "IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA" "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Reports of Released National Prisoners" "THE LAST NAVAL BATTLE" "THE ADVANCE ON CORINTH" "Gradual Approach of Our Forces to the Rebel Lines" and much more.