1862 Civil War Newspaper - New Orleans LA...

THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated May 20, 1862. 

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: "FROM GEN. WOOL'S DEPARTMENT" "The Occupation of Suffolk by Our Forces" "Movements of the National Fleet on the Lower Mississippi" "THE ADVANCE AGAINST RICHMOND" "A Great Number of Rebel Batteries Deserted" "The River Entirely Clear to Fort Darling" and much more. SEE PHOTOS. A nice piece of history from this famous newspaper.