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A rare title from the Civil War, just after the close of the Civil War...
A rare title from the Civil War, just after the close of the Civil War...
Item # 609919
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June 07, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, June 7, 1865
* Very rare Civil War era publication
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* re Abraham Lincoln assassination
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his fervently held views on the inferiority of blacks & his unalterable opposition to secession. In 1861 Brownlow’s criticism of the Confederacy led the government to shut down his newspapers for 2 years. In December, 1861, Brownlow was arrested on a charge of high treason against the Confederacy. He spent much of 1862 touring the North giving pro-Union lectures & when he returned to Knoxville in 1863 the federal government provided him with a press, some type, $1500, & a government printing contract (credit Wikipedia).
His first issue under the title noted was dated Nov. 11, 1863 but after just 2 issues it would be suspended until January 9, 1864, and then it would only last until February, 1866. Note that at the time of this printing Brownlow was also governor of Tennessee.
Among the articles are: "Brute Kirby Smith" "Cash, Papers and Prisoners" "The Disfranchisement Bill" "Assassination of Mr. Lincoln" "Proclamation by the Governor" is concerning treason & signed in type: William G. Brownlow; "Return of the Bank of Tennessee to Nashville--Arrival of Isham G. Harris' Cabinet..." "Kirby Smith's Surrender--Terrific Explosion in Mobile--Negro Troops Going to Mexico..." "Prentice on Jeff. Davis" and other items concerning his trial; and more.
Four pages, damp staining at the top, generally nice condition.
Category: Yankee
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