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Lincoln wins the presidential election...
Lincoln wins the presidential election...
Item # 701638
November 09, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1864 This issue has a great front page, as it is taken up, in its entirety, with the election results for the presidency. Among the great first column heads are: "VICTORY ! " "Glorious Result Yesterday" "Election of Lincoln and Johnson" "Terrible Defeat of McClellan" "The Union Triumphant" "New York for Lincoln and Fenton" "Heavy Union Gains" "The Vote of the City" and more.
The majority of the front page is taken up with election returns for various wards, counties, and states. Page 4 has more reporting concerning the election, with mention in the editorial as well.
Eight pages, great condition.
Category: The Civil War