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THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, February 20, 1863 

* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Memphis newspaper printed in Jackson, Mississippi

This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi. See the information below concerning its history.
The front page has: "The Battle of Fredericksburg" with terrific detail, taking nearly 3 columns with many…

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, 1863  If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War.
Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. The "Memphis Daily Appeal", dedicated to the Southern cause rallying both civilians & soldiers, it was the most important newspaper of the region, soon…

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, March 16, 1863 

* Very rare Confederate title
* Battle of Port Hudson

If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspaper would not…

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 1862  If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. See the details at the bottom of this listing.
The back page contains an early report on the Battle of Antietam, containing some sketchy, early reports, with: "Later--Another Battle In Maryland" "Severe Loss of General Officers" "The Enemy Routed the Second Day!", the text including: "...The…

THE DAILY MEMPHIS APPEAL, Tennessee, March 2, 1877 

* Rutherford B. Hayes en route
* President elect

The front page has: "Hayes En route to Washington" for his inauguration. Also: "A Young 'Mollie Maguire' Confesses to Murder" (see). Four pages, irregular & loose at the spine, some margin tears, minor loss to a lower corner, large folio size.

MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, Sept. 17, 1875  The top of a ftpg. middle column has heads: "THE INDIANS" "Progress f the Work o the Commissioners at Red Cloud Agency--Reward for Gallant Service" "A Cheyenne Wants a Dead Commissioner--The Threat Creates Considerable Excitement". The text takes nearly an entire column.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine and a small bit from the spine affects 3 words in an unrelated article. Nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, Aug. 19, 1880  Among the front page articles are: "Crime & Criminals" "Oklahoma - Arrival of Captain L. D. Payne at Fort Smith Under Rest" "After the Apaches" "Hostile Sioux Surrendered" and much more.
Four pages, large folio size, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Iowa's New Senator."

This issue has an illustration of "Inaugurating Democratic Rule in the House" by T. de Thulstrup and a photo of "A Notable Memorial." The double page illustration is of "Politics" by H. M. Brett and there is a full page illustration of "His First Aeroplane" by Stanley L. Wood plus much more.

Other advertisements of the day are…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 1, 1862  

* From the capital of the Confederacy
* John Hunt Morgan proclamation 

Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Affairs on the Rappahannock--Depredations of the Enemy--The Approaching Conflict" "Affairs in North Carolina" "Vandalism in Memphis" "Dashing Cavalry Exploit in Mississippi--A Fighting Parson" "A Picture of New England Society Which is Not At All Flattering" "Affairs at Vicksburg--Address of General Van Dorn"…