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THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 1864  

* General William T. Sherman 
* March to the sea - Georgia
* In a rare Confederate title

Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page has reports headed: "Legislative Proceedings" "Congressional" and also: "Northern…

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 9, 1865   Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter days of the Civil War.
The front page is almost entirely taken up with: "Gen. Johnston's Official Report" as commander of the Army of Tennessee". Considerable detail and great war reporting.
The back page has: "A Reverser in…

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1864  

* From the fragile Confederate stronghold
* General William T. Sherman at Milledgeville
* March to the Sea - towards Savannah, Georgia

Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page includes a nearly full column listing of the: "North…

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Feb. 23, 1865  

* Rare Confederate title
* Civil War nears the end
* Sherman's victory march

Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter weeks of the Civil War.
The notable content is the back page report: "Sherman's March Through Georgia" with much detail on his war…

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 1865  

* Rare Confederate publication
* General Sherman - coastal march in Carolinas
* Robert E. Lee makes a plea
* Final months of the Civil War

Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter weeks of the Civil War.
The front page has: "Northern News" "Confederate…