DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, June 17, 1863 


* Second battle of Winchester VA Virginia
* General Robert E. Lee proclaims victory
* In a Confederate title from the capital

A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States. The front page has war-related news headed: "The War In Virginia" which includes a short dispatch signed in type: R. E. Lee: "God has again crowned the valor of our troops with success. Early's division stormed the enemy's entrenchments at Winchester, capturing their artillery, etc." (see photos). This is followed by other related content. Also on the ftpg: "From Fredericksburg" "City Intelligence which has a subhead: "A Yankee Monster" & text beginning: "We have had related to us the details of one of the most brutal outrages which ever disgraced humanity, but which is in perfect keeping with the depraved character of our Yankee invaders..." & more (see photos). Also: "Orders from General Bragg" includes two (see photos). There are also several Acts of the Confederate Congress, and two runaway slave ads.
The back page continues with war news including: "Latest News From The North" "Latest From Vicksburg--Speculations Of The Movements of Lee's Army--Lincoln's Views of the War As Derived From a Personal Interview With Him--Disaffection in the West--The Political complexion of the Next Congress" & other smaller items.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper with a full banner masthead, never bound nor trimmed and in very nice, clean condition.