Battle of Antietam, from the capital of the Confederacy...
Item # 688160
September 24, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 24, 1862
* Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Maryland
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
A terrific and rare issue, as the front page has a nice account of the Battle of Antietam (referred to as Sharpsburg by the Confederates). Simply great to have reports on this "bloodiest day of fighting" of the entire war--and a victory claimed by both sides (although essentially a draw)--appear on the front page of the newspaper from the Confederate capital.
The first article on the front page is: "A Victory at Shepherdstown" which was essentially a follow-up to the Battle of Antietam. The article begins: "We have it in our power to announce this morning another signal victory for the Confederate arms...". This is followed by a brief item: "Rumour of Another Battle at Sharpsburgh" and "The Battle of Sharpsburgh which includes: "...that the President on yesterday received a letter from General Lee...the shock of battle was the most tremendous that had ever occurred upon this continent & that the result was the severest & the most damaging that the enemy had received in the whole campaign. The enemy confess to a loss of ten thousand killed & wounded...".
There is still more on the front page with: "Latest News From The North" with subheads: "The Great Battle Between the Two Armies Near Sharpsburgh" "Incidents of the Fight" "The Very Latest" & more, plus two dispatches concerning the battle signed in type: George B. McClellan, Major General. This lengthy & detailed text takes over 2 1/2 columns on the ftpg.
And still found on the ftpg. are: "Exultation in the North Over the News--Comments of the Northern Press" &"An Engagement Between the Armies in Mississippi--The Enemy Routed--Capture of Stores, Prisoners, Artillery, etc."
The back page continues with war-related reports including the lengthy editorial--always interesting reading in this title. The editor reflects upon Antietam and Shephardstown with: "...news of this morning restores the complexion to the war which it wore a fortnight ago. Our army is still in Maryland and still on the offensive. The occurrences of the past week have added to the strength of our position & reflected new lustre upon our arms..." with much more.
Antietam was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties.
Complete as a single sheet, typical for Confederate newspapers as most of the paper mills were in the North. Some scattered foxing, never-trimmed margins (desired), a tear to the upper left corner, otherwise generally nice.
Background: The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, stands as the most consequential turning point of the American Civil War, holding the grim distinction of being the bloodiest single day in American military history with over 23,000 casualties. Beyond the immediate tactical stalemate, the battle’s primary historical significance lies in its profound political and international repercussions: by forcing General Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North to a halt and compelling his retreat into Virginia, it provided President Abraham Lincoln with the "victory" necessary to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This move fundamentally shifted the Union's war aims from simple reunification to the total abolition of slavery, effectively destroying any remaining hope for Confederate diplomatic recognition or military intervention from Britain and France. Furthermore, the battle marked a shift in military technology and documentation, as the horrific aftermath was captured in Alexander Gardner’s photographs, bringing the "dead of Antietam" directly to the doorsteps of the American public and forever changing the perception of modern warfare.
* Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Maryland
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
A terrific and rare issue, as the front page has a nice account of the Battle of Antietam (referred to as Sharpsburg by the Confederates). Simply great to have reports on this "bloodiest day of fighting" of the entire war--and a victory claimed by both sides (although essentially a draw)--appear on the front page of the newspaper from the Confederate capital.
The first article on the front page is: "A Victory at Shepherdstown" which was essentially a follow-up to the Battle of Antietam. The article begins: "We have it in our power to announce this morning another signal victory for the Confederate arms...". This is followed by a brief item: "Rumour of Another Battle at Sharpsburgh" and "The Battle of Sharpsburgh which includes: "...that the President on yesterday received a letter from General Lee...the shock of battle was the most tremendous that had ever occurred upon this continent & that the result was the severest & the most damaging that the enemy had received in the whole campaign. The enemy confess to a loss of ten thousand killed & wounded...".
There is still more on the front page with: "Latest News From The North" with subheads: "The Great Battle Between the Two Armies Near Sharpsburgh" "Incidents of the Fight" "The Very Latest" & more, plus two dispatches concerning the battle signed in type: George B. McClellan, Major General. This lengthy & detailed text takes over 2 1/2 columns on the ftpg.
And still found on the ftpg. are: "Exultation in the North Over the News--Comments of the Northern Press" &"An Engagement Between the Armies in Mississippi--The Enemy Routed--Capture of Stores, Prisoners, Artillery, etc."
The back page continues with war-related reports including the lengthy editorial--always interesting reading in this title. The editor reflects upon Antietam and Shephardstown with: "...news of this morning restores the complexion to the war which it wore a fortnight ago. Our army is still in Maryland and still on the offensive. The occurrences of the past week have added to the strength of our position & reflected new lustre upon our arms..." with much more.
Antietam was the first major battle in the Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties.
Complete as a single sheet, typical for Confederate newspapers as most of the paper mills were in the North. Some scattered foxing, never-trimmed margins (desired), a tear to the upper left corner, otherwise generally nice.
Background: The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, stands as the most consequential turning point of the American Civil War, holding the grim distinction of being the bloodiest single day in American military history with over 23,000 casualties. Beyond the immediate tactical stalemate, the battle’s primary historical significance lies in its profound political and international repercussions: by forcing General Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North to a halt and compelling his retreat into Virginia, it provided President Abraham Lincoln with the "victory" necessary to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This move fundamentally shifted the Union's war aims from simple reunification to the total abolition of slavery, effectively destroying any remaining hope for Confederate diplomatic recognition or military intervention from Britain and France. Furthermore, the battle marked a shift in military technology and documentation, as the horrific aftermath was captured in Alexander Gardner’s photographs, bringing the "dead of Antietam" directly to the doorsteps of the American public and forever changing the perception of modern warfare.
Item from last month's catalog - #365 - released for April, 2026
Category: Confederate
