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Historic Newspapers: February 22, 1862

On February 22, 1862, the following issues were all held... and read... by those living during the American Civil War.  Feelings of fear, sorrow, and uncertainty were prevalent as readers searched for news which would provide a glimmer of hope that loved ones would be safe, the greater good would prevail, and soon all would be well.  Experience a glimpse of their world as you browse through the selections shown below. Note: Many of the items shown are no longer available.  Prices are shown for those which are available.
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Fort Henry, Tennessee...
Item # 172548 ·

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1862  The front page has: "Gun-deck of One of the Mississippi Gunboats engaged in the Attack on Fort Henry" and a print of: "Commodore Foote, U.S.N." as well as a related article.
Inside page prints including a fullpg. with portraits of: "Lord Lyons, the British Minister to Washington" "M. Mercier, The French Minister..." "Baron Stoeckel, Russian Minister..." and "Baron VonGerolt Prussian Minister..."; a full pg. with 6 images of: "The Prisoners and…

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$46
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Billiards...
Item # 544706 ·

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 22, 1862.

* Billiards
* Chess

This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards".  Accompanying subheads include:  "Kavanagh and Deery", "Billiard Entertainment", and much more.

Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.

This 16 page issue also includes some Civil…

$25
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