Kirby Smith surrenders: the Civil War is over...
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, June 10, 1865 The front page reports the surrender of General Kirby Smith, the last of the Confederate generals, essentially ending the Civil War.
Column heads include: "TRANS-MISSISSIPPI" "Kirby Smith's Surrender" "Details Of The Capitulation" "The Terms the Same ss Those Granted to Lee, Johnston & Taylor" "Surrender of the Rebel General Hood".
Much on the inside as well, including page 2 reports on the trial of the assassins.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, some light dirtiness to the front page, some fold creases, good condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
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