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DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, April 7, 1865  

* Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendering
* Appomattox Campaign - Battle of Sailor's Creek 
* General Philip Sheridan capturing rebel soldiers 

A fine issue from the final days of the Civil War with the most column heads under the "EXTRA" reports on pages 2 and 3.
They include: "GLORIOUS NEWS" "More Good Work by General Sheridan" "Attack On Lee's Army" "The Rebel Forces Broken Up" "Capture of Gens. Ewell, Kershaw, and Others" "Several Thousand…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 30, 1865 

* General Robert E. Lee
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. GRANT" "A Congratulatory Order" is signed by General Geo. G. Meade, and is concerning the battle at Fort Steadman; "Gen. Lee's Official Report" is signed by him in type: R. E. Lee, General; "The Rebel Loss Reported 'Not Heavy' " "A Bit of Rebel Boasting" "Jeff. Davis Plotting to Secure Peace" "From General…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1864

* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Civil War Overland Campaign

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Situation In Virginia" "Advices from General Grant to Monday Morning" "Hostilities Suspended by Impassable Roads" "The Troops In Fine Spirits" "Lee Fortifying His Position Strongly" "General Butler Laying Siege to Fort Darling" "Cheering News from General Sherman" "The…

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Rebel Sources" "The Appointment of General-In-Chief--Jeff. Davis's Views On the Matter" which is concerning Robert E. Lee, with the lengthy message signed in type: Jefferson Davis (see).  Also: "The Rebel Iron-Clad Raid" "The Peace Bubble" "Result of Mr. Blair's Mission" "He Admits It to be 'A Failure' " and more.
Eight pages, light toning, nice condition.

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 1870

* Robert E. Lee death
* Confederate general 

 All columns on pages 2 & 3 have black mourning rules for the death of Robert E. Lee.
Among the articles inside are " Dead" which has near the beginning: "...with the mournful intelligence that Robt. E. Lee is no more. This sad announcement will wring a wail of grief from millions of hearts..." with the balance taking half a column.
Another article is headed: "Death of General…

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1865 

*  Confederate General Robert E. Lee

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebels Not Prepared for the Spring Campaign" "Sad Howl Over the Miserable State of Affairs in Rebeldom" "Hood Relieved of Command of the Army of the Tennessee" "Discontent of Jeff. Davis" "Important From Arkansas".
Page 4 has notable column heads: "THE REBEL ARMY" "The Important Changes in the Rebel Command" "The New Command of the Rebel…

NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, July 15, 1861  Formatted much like the popular Harper's Weekly, but a much scarcer title.
The full front page shows: "Capture of a Picket After Heroically Defending Himself Against About 50 Assailants, near Cloud's Mill, Virginia". Other prints include a dramatic double page centerfold: "Indian Massacre on the Frontier. Descent On a Settler's Cabin In Arizona" (small binding holes at the fold); "Arsenal at St. Louis" "The Rebel Major-Gen era Robert E. Lee, of…

RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Sept. 18, 1862 

* Robert E. Lee proclamation to Marylanders 
* Prelude to the Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg
* From the capital of the Confederacy 

The front page has: "General Lee's Proclamation To the People of Maryland" which presents his reasons for the Confederate army being in that state. Remember that the battle of Antietam was fought just the day before, although not reported in this issue.
There is a lengthy introductory document spewing much…

JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 7, (1865)  

* General Robert E. Lee's surender
* End of the American Civil War
* Very rare Broadside edition 

Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "flashier" the graphic appeal, the more desirable the item.
Broadsides tend to dominate such items. They were printed very…

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…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864  Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well.
Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow" and a halfpg: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods".
Great &…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1865 

* General Robert E. Lee
* William T. Sherman

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Rapid Progress Of His Troops" "They Are Nearly Up to North Carolina" "Charleston Entirely Isolated" "Gen. Lee's Address to the Army & the Country" is signed by him in type: R. E. Lee, General, as is the following "General Order No. 3" headed: "The Discipleship of Lee's Army Greatly Impaired".
Eight pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY June 14, 1890  In the light of current culture is is interesting to note that a full page is devoted to a nice print captioned: "Scene at the Unveiling of the Monument to General Robert E. Lee at Richmond, Virginia.", the very monument which is the focus of much controversy today. The next page has over a full column article on it titled: "The Lee Monument At Richmond".
Among other articles are a full front pg. portrait of: "La Carmencita."; a full pg. with three illus.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865 

* General Robert E. Lee
* Commander-in-Chief
* Jefferson Davis

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Peace Bubble" "Result of Mr. Blair's Mission" "He Admits It To Be 'A Failure' " "The Terms of Jeff. Davis" which also includes a letter headed: "The Appointment of General-In-Chief--Jeff. Davis' Views on the Matter" which is concerning Robert E. Lee, signed in type: Jefferson Davis (see).
Eight pages, never bound nor…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28,  1865 

* General Robert E. Lee
* Appointed commander-in-chief
* Jefferson Davis

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Peace Bubble" "Result of Mr. Blair's Mission" "He Admits It To be 'A Failure' " "The Terms of Jeff. Davis" "The Rebel Iron-Clad Raid" & more. Also on the front page is: "The Appointment of General-In-Chief--Jeff. Davis' Views On The Matter" which is one-third of a column & is signed in type: Jefferson Davis. This…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1829  

* Cadet Robert E. Lee
* West Point military academy

It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people long before they would become a household name.
Near the back is a great example. Under a list headed: "Military Academy" area the: "...names of the five most distinguished cadets in each class..." and listed in the "First Class" is a young Robert E. Lee from Virginia, second in this freshman class, 22 years of age at the…

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 16, 1864

* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Rebel General Robert E. Lee Letter

Among the front page war reports in this newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy are: "The War News" which begins with a letter to the Secretary of War, signed in type: R. E. Lee, General; "The Transportation of the Wounded" "From the Raiding Party Around Lynchburg"; a letter from Read's Artillery Battalion" and more.
The back page has more war news: "The…

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 5, 1865 

* General Robert E. Lee becomes commander in chief
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital & slave state

Not just a nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, but one from near the end of the Civil War.
The front page has: "The War News" with various items & including near the end: "...that Lincoln was in a 'gleeful spirits' on Saturday as he expected momentarily to receive the best of news from Sherman on the war path after…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 6, 1864  

* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
* Rebel General Robert E. Lee & U.S. Grant
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House close

Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From General Lee's Army" "Grant's Forces Across the River--The Battle Likely to Take Place at Mine Run--The Yankee Strength" "The Very Latest" "The Impending Battle on the Rapidan--The Enemy on the Peninsula..." "Later From the North" and more.
The back…

NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1865 

* General Robert E. Lee
* Confederates falling apart, nearing the end of war

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Army of the Potomac", "Important Movement in Progress", "Result of the Consultation between the President & Our Generals", "The Battle Before Petersburgh", "Gen. Lee's Official Report", "Cavalry Operations", "Rapid Advance of the Cavalry Under Gen. Stoneman", "Rebel Communications with Mobile to be Destroyed" and more.…

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…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864 

* William T. Sherman
* Joseph E. Johnston
* Robert E. Lee

Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Retaken "Particulars of the Capture of the Rebel General Walker" and more.
Eight pages, small piece torn…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1865  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Rapid Progress Of His Troops" "They Are Nearly Up to North Carolina" "Charleston Entirely Isolated" "Gen. Lee's Address to the Army & the Country" is signed by him in type: R. E. Lee, General, as is the following "General Order No. 3" headed: "The Discipleship of Lee's Army Greatly Impaired" (see).
Eight pages, small address label in the masthead, very nice.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1866 

* General Robert E. Lee 

Page 4 has a small but interesting report with a one column heading: "Gen. Lee For President". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvannia, May 30, 1890

* Robert E. Lee monument - statue dedication
* Confederate Civil War General - commander
* Monument Avenue - Richmond, Virginia

The top-middle of the front page has a one column heading: "THE LEE MONUMENT" with subheads that include: "Its Unveiling at Richmond, Virginia Yesterday" and more. This is the statue that Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam, had ordered taken down.
Six pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally in good…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1864  

* Generals Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - Virginia
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital

Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From General Lee's Army" "Additional From the South" "The Very Latest From the North" "More Fighting on the Southside--The Enemy Repulsed---News from Northern Virginia--Raid on the Central Railroad" "From Gen. Johnston's Army" "From North…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 21, 1865  From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Missouri - The Cry for Blood--Incendiary Military Order" "The Alleged Indictment  of General Lee" "Plantation Labor--The Negroes Idling--Crops Suffering" "The Colored Gentlemen on the Rampage...Mutiny Among Negro Troops at Fortress  Monroe..." "Proclamation--Reorganization of Mississippi" is signed by President Johnson; "Jefferson Davis" "About Trying…

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 10, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Southern States" "Gen. Lee's Official Report of His Late Operations in Virginia" which takes over half a column & is signed in type: R. E. Lee, General; "Jeff Davis At Charleston" "Gen. Bragg & His Troubles" "News From Tennessee" "Active Operations in Lookout Mountain" "The Rebels Under 'Mudwall' Jackson Routed at Lewisburg" "Cavalry Fight Near Stevensburg" "The Invasion of Texas" & much…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1865  The notable content takes nearly two columns on page 3 headed: "LEE'S LAST BATTLES" "A Personal Photograph-'Uncle Robert' and hiss 'Iron Gray'--Pathetic Parting Scene Between Lee and his Men". The article reflects upon the Surrender to Grant, and "The Scenes Between the General and His Men".
Other end of war content as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.

Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South" this newspaper…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1870  The full front page is "Balloons from Paris Passing Over the Prussian Lines". Text on the death of Robert E. Lee is on the third page of the issue. Four halfpage illustrations on the war. A full page illustration 'Betting on the Favorite' is a scene at a horse race track. A full page Thomas Nast cartoon "The Tammany King-Dom - The Power Behold the Throne. He Cannot Call His Soul His Own".  1/3 page view of "Approach to Montgomery, Alabama". 1/2 pg:…

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 14, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Latest From Meade's Army" "Lee Advancing Northward" "Our Forces Retiring" "Latest From the Southwest" "Interesting From Washington" "The Army of the Potomac" "Lee Attempts to Outflank Meade" "Brilliant Conduct of Our Cavalry" "Withdrawal of General Meade to the Rappahannock" "The Rebels Across the Rapidan" "The Armies Confronting Each Other" & more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good…

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 14, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Virginia" "Another Advance Northward by General Lee" "Retreat of the Union Army Across the Rappahannock" "Gallant Fight by Buford's & Kilpatrick's Cavalry" "Final Retirement of Lee's Army to the Rapidan" "News From Charleston" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, damp stain to a lower corner.

NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Retaken "Particulars of the Capture of the Rebel General Walker" and more.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Retaken "Particulars of the Capture of the Rebel General Walker" and more.
Eight pages,  nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1861  Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Occupation of Pickets" "Movements of General Lee" "The Intentions of the Rebels" "The Next Collision" "From Hatteras Inlet" "Abandonment of Ocracoke Forts" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 27, 1864  Among the Civil War reports on the front page are: "The War News" "Confederate States Congress" "The Ancient Boundaries Of Virginia" "Losses In Alexander's Battalion Light Artillery" "Army of Northern Virginia" "From General Lee's Army" "A Scene in the Yankee Congress" and even more.
The back page has a wealth of ads and official notices but also has the always-interesting editorial.
Single sheet, full masthead, very nice, clean condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1865 

* Robert E. Lee & Jefferson Davis
* Last few months of the Civil War

Among the front page one column war-related heads are; "THE PEACE CONFERENCE" "Message From Jeff. Davis to the Rebel Congress" "Report of the Rebel Commissioners" "Davis Speaks at a Public Meeting in Richmond" "He will 'Never Consent to a Reunited Country' " "Vigorous Attempts to 'Fire the Southern Heart' ""President Lincoln's Message on the Conference".

Included on the front page…

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 26, 1865  The lengthy page 2 article is headed: "The End of the War". Other page 2 items include: "Tribute to Gen. Robert E. Lee" "From Kentucky" "Attempted Suicide" of Payne, one of the Lincoln assassins; "Guerrillas Captured" "The Sherman Mystery" & more.
Four pages, small folio size, great condition.

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…

NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1865 

* Battle of Fort Stedman
* Nearing the end of Civil War
* Lee's surrender less than two weeks away

Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "The Victory of Saturday" "Further & Interesting Particulars" "Extend & Importance of Lee's Designs" "Position of the Line Gained by Grant" "A Resume of the Day's Operations--Causalities".
Eight pages, a few small archival mends near the spine on an inside page, otherwise in very nice…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 19, 1862  

* From the capital of the Confederacy
* General Robert E. Lee & Jefferson Davis

Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "President's Message - To the Senate &  House of Rep. of the Confederate States" being a nice report on the current war situation. One bit notes: "The gallantry and good conduct of our troops...Our army has not altered in any of the various trial to which it has been subjected..." and much more. It is…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 21, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The torpedo Attack on the Ironsides" "More Mob Indications In Richmond" "The Effect of the Freedom Proclamation in Mississippi" "Gen. Rosecrans Relieved of His Command" "Gen. Grant in Command of the Armies of the Ohio, the Cumberland & Kentucky" "Our Army In Pursuit of the Rebels" "The Object of Lee's Movement" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 16, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Desperate flank Movement by Lee!" "Attempt of the Rebels to Get Between Our Army & Washington" "Enemy Driven Back by the Second Corps" Probable Battle at Bull Run" "Recrossing of the Tennessee by Wheeler's Troops" "Important Movement of Bragg's Forces"  "Complete Defeat of the Rebels in Missouri and Arkansas" and much more.
Eight pages, good condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 28, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Our Forces Superior to Lee's" "Grant Will Strangle the Rebels" "We Now Hold 51,000 Rebel Prisoners" "Rebels Attack Gen. Butler" "Sheridan Crosses the James" "Wilson's Cavalry Gone On a Raid" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, May 14, 1864 

* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
* Battle of Rocky Face Ridge - Georgia

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Dalton Ours" "Retreat of the Rebel Army Under Joe Johnston--The Place Occupied by Gen. Sherman on Thursday" "BEYOND THE PO" "Utter Defeat of the Rebels Under Lee" "The Enemy In Full Retreat" "The Whole of Our Grand Army in Pursuit" & so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Army Of The Potomac" "The Enemy Found in Force, and a Sharp Fight the Result" "Object Accomplished, and Our Troops Retire" "Lee's Present Position, Strength, and Future Intentions" "A Heavy Force of Union Troops Advancing Upon Richmond" "A Fight Expected Yesterday" "The Movement Upon Mobile" "The War In Tennessee" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 28, 1905

* Fitzhugh Lee death (1st report)
* Confederate cavalry general
* Robert E. Lee's nephew

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEN. FITZHUGH LEE IS STRICKEN" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along…