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Large map on the Yankee advance towards Charleston...



Item # 681763

July 19, 1863

NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1863  

* First Battle of Fort Wagner
* Morris Island - Charleston Harbor


The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE ON CHARLESTON, The Capture of Morris Island--Its Importance in a Strategical Point of View."
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE ADVANCE ON CHARLESTON" "Capture of the Greater Portion of Morris Island" "A Dozen Batteries Taken" "Complete Surprise Of The Enemy" "Terrific Bombardment from Folly Island" "Gallant Conduct of the Seventh Connecticut" "Expedition by Higginson's Negro Regiment" "Important From North Carolina" "The Army Of The Potomac" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

Category: Yankee