CIVIL WAR ERA

Newspapers offer us a window onto the world of local events as well as providing us with state, national and international news. You will notice that the papers of the 1860s were quite different from those of today, with no photographs and minimal headlines. Newspapers also had clear political affiliations: either Democratic or Whig (later Republican). They are full of fascinating history, but it will take some patience and close attention (and perhaps a little eyestrain) to uncover their riches. The following is a list of Civil War newspapers we currently have available.

These are the original newspaper accounts of various events that took place during this important period of history. NO REPRINTS.

Harper's Weekly May 11, 1861
Early Civil War paper including a large amount of engravings, including two on Harper's Ferry and two on the ship "Constitution". One of the more popular weekly's of the Civil War era. Fine condition with minor foxing and edge wear on fold side.

New York Tribune November 16, 1861
Headlines include: The War For The Union... How the Negroes Regard the Event...Yankee Enterprise at Work...Rebel Piratical Operations... Women's Rights Under the Law... Recent African Exploration. Total of 8 pages
Approximate size - 16" x 22"

1861 - 1865

Grouping of newspapers
- from the Civil War Era. May not be historically important or condition may leave something to be desired, but are great reading and give a good feeling of what life was like during the War.

1863

New York Times July 7, 1863
Contains General Meade's Order of Thanks to the Army of the Potomac from Gettysburg. "The Commanding General, in behalf of the country, thanks the Army of the Potomac for the glorious result of the recent operations." Multiple reprints of telegrams throughout the East concerning victory at Gettysburg and the flight of the Rebels... New gunboat "Virginia" was launched at Richmond... News from Vicksburg...and much more. Eight pages.
Approximate size - 16" x22 "

1864

1865

New York Herald April 23, 1865
Extensive coverage of the funeral of President Lincoln from Harrisburg to Philadelphia. Includes article on the ancient family history of Lincoln. Six pages - condition - Very Fine, but with some separation at fold.
Approximate size - 16" x 22"

Boston Daily Advertiser April 28, 1865
Four lengthy dispatches detailing the flight and death of John Wilkes Booth and fellow conspirator Harrold. "The body of John Wilkes Booth, the murderer of President Lincoln, lies unhonoured and unwept, wrapped in an old blanket onboard of a gunboat in the Potomac River, near the Navy Yard. " Also an article on the whereabouts and attempts to capture Jefferson Davis. Also article describing Lincoln's Funeral Train cortege through New York. Great content at a turning point in our history.
Approximate size 11" x 28"