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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 7, 1797  Page 2 has a report: "From Presque Isle (on Lake Erie)...that Ensign Callender had arrived there with information that the inhabitants of the Nartches [Natchez] had rebelled & hoisted the tri-coloured flag. That a detachment of Federal troops had been marched against them & that the Indians had been defeated in an attempt to take Fort Recovery by surprise...".
Four pages, nice condition.

Background: This specific October 7, 1797 issue of the Columbian…

DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 4, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Natchez, Mississippi and much more.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1870  The front page features a full page illustration 'French Refugees in London. Two one-third page illustrations of: 'The Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee' and 'The Mississippi Steamboat Natchez'. A nice full page 'View of the New York Post Office Now Erecting in the City Hall Park'. A full page Thomas Nast illustration "Military Glory" regarding war. A full page illustrations "A Street in Strasbourg During the Bombardment" and "Wounded Soldiers in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1886  The entire front page is taken up with two prints captioned: "Closing Scenes of the Apache War", the upper one: "Geronimo and His Band" and the lower one: "General Crook's Conference With Geronimo", showing both, among others. Inside has a full page with four prints of: "The Hostile Apaches" with each captioned, including: "Geronimo, His Son, and Two Picked Braves" and: "Geronimo and Natchez", with a third one showing Geronimo as well.
Other prints…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1886  One-third of a page shows: "The Hostile Apaches--The Captors and the Captured" shows Geronimo and Natchez, plus another one-third pg. illus. of the soldiers who captured them. Fullpg. print: "A Night Scene at the St. Louis Exposition". Another full page print: "The 'Tub Parade' at Lenox, Massachusetts". 3/4 page Thomas Nast print: "Only A Drop, After All, My Countrymen" and a full page print: "Oystering On Long Island".
Other news and advertisements…

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1863  Among the war-related reports inside: "The Position of Lee's Army" "Affairs On the Mississippi" "Important Captures at Natchez by Gen. Herron" "From Fortress Monroe" "Operations Of Our Cavalry" "The Michigan Cavalry Brigade" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, two folds, foxing at folds.

Background: This August 6, 1863 issue of The New York Times serves as a rare and profound piece of living history, capturing the United States at one of its most pivotal…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 24, 1940

* Rhythm Club fire disaster (1st report)
* Natchez, Mississippi - Negroes
* Dance hall holocaust

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading announcing: "100 to 150 Negroes Die in Fire at Natchez; Trapped as Flames Sweep a Dance Hall" First report coverage on the fire at the Rhythm Night Club which would kill 209.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was…

NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 21, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From New Orleans" "A Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico" "A Schooner Captured by Piratical Passengers" "A Rebel Attack Upon Natchez" "Repulse of the Enemy with the Loss of 800 Prisoners" "News From Washington" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (preferred), foxing at front page folds, generally good condition.

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Aug. 6, 1932

* Goat Castle murder
* Jane Surget Merrill
* Natchez, Mississippi

The front page has a two column heading: "Woman And Six Men Questioned In Rich Spinster's Murder" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning, a little spine wear with tiny binding holes, generally good.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1866 An inside page has a small scene:  'Negro in Stocks: A Scene in Florida'. Another interesting print and article is: "Residence of Mrs. Van Lew", which tells of Elizabeth Van Lew, a spy for the Union army who worked in a Confederate prison hospital caring for Union soldiers, and ultimately helping many to escape to the north.
Yet another sought after print is the full page print: "The Uprising of Italy", by Thomas Nast.
Other prints include the…

THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 7, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE TEXAS EXPEDITION" "CAPTURE OF MUSTANG ISLAND" "NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS" "AFFAIRS AT NATCHEZ" SEE PHOTOS.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 14, 1814  

* Louisiana Purchase
* Thomas Jefferson

Page 3 contains an article headed: "Americans! Read This! " which is a critical piece against Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase of 11 years prior, relating to the creation of new states from that territory. Part of the article includes a letter: "From Thomas Jefferson to William Dunbar, of Natchez" datelined at Washington, July 17, 1803, signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.

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Harper's Weekly dated July 14, 1866. (print only)

This is a double-page print. The print contains the engraving "Natchez on the Hill, From the Marine Hospital ".

The print size is approximately 15.75 x 22 inches.

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 9, 1863  The front page has a column-wide Civil War map showing the Mississippi River from Vicksburg to Natchez to Port Hudson, with related text.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Very Late from Vicksburg Charleston & Richmond" "The Brilliant Run of the Queen of the West Down the Mississippi" "What the Union Troops Are Doing at Vicksburg" "The Charleston Affair" "The Fight With the Rebel Rams" "None of the Blockading Fleet Sunk" "and more.
The back…

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 20, 1864 (erroneously printed as 1863 on pgs. 1 & 5)  The ftpg. is filled with ads being a "triple sheet" issue.
Much Civil War reporting on pages 3+ with a map headed: "The Campaign In Florida" with much detail, showing from St. Mary's to Ocala & much in between. Also a smaller map showing the Natchez, Mississippi, vicinity.
Among the column heads are: "Important From Florida" "March of Our Forces Into the Country" "Lively Fighting at Johnson's Station, the South Ford…

DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 15, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Natchez Mississippi and much more.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1869  The front page of this issue features a full engraving entitled "Modeling a Homestead" which shows a father & children building a model home. A nearly half-page illustration of "Hon. John Scott, Senator from Pennsylvania" and "The Bay of Samana, San Domingo".    A very nice fullpage illustration "The Horse Market, Bull's Head, New York City". A three-quarter page engraving "The Well-Known Knock". Half-page illustrations entitled "The River-Police…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1886  Full ftpg. Thomas Nast cartoon: "A Hot Journal". 1/2 pg: 'The U.S. man of war 'Boston' '. 1/2 pg. Remington print: 'The Apache campaign--Burial of Hatfield's men'. doublepage centerfold: 'The Canon of Las Animas, on the Denver & Rio Grande Railway, Colorado'. Fullpg: 'A bicycle tournament at Springfield, Mass.'. Fullpg illus. of the International Cricket Match in Pennsylvania.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 29, 1884  Fullpg: 'Members of the Plenary Council in Baltimore'. Nice Nast double page centerfold: "Beware! For He Is Very Hungry And Very Thirsty".
Fullpg. on the Washington Monument includes: 'Present Appearance of the Monument' showing it 3/4 complete. Full page print: "Just Missed His Thanksgiving Dinner". Half page print: "Castle Garden--Their First Thanksgiving Dinner" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1886  The full front page is a print by famed Western artist Frederic Remington, titled: "In From The Night Herd" (see). Other prints inside include a nice full page: "Over The Rocky Mountains on the Northern Pacific Railroad" by Charles Graham; a double page centerfold: "The New  York Riding Club"; another smaller Remington print: "The Couriers", a full page with 7 vignettes of: "The Civil Service Examination For New  York Firemen", and a very nice full…