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Item # 668400

January 11, 1861

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1861 

* Start of the Civil War ? w/ map
* Star of the West attacked


A pre-Civil War issue with a nice ftpg. map headed: "SAVANNAH AND ITS FORTIFICATIONS" (see). Fully half of the first column has heads relating to the coming Civil War, including: "The Revolution" "Highly Important News from the South" "Particulars of the Attack on the Star of the West by the South Carolina Forces" "The Action of the State Troops Approved by the Governor" "Important From Virginia" "Peace Propositions Adopted by the House of Delegates" "Alabama & Florida will Probably Secede To-day" and more (see).
Eight pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

Category: Yankee