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CIVIL WAR PERSICO Joseph
MY ENEMY MY BROTHER.DAYS OF GETTYSBURG
NY VIKING 1977. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD-FINE. F. NY, VIKING, 1977 unknown books
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CIVIL WAR PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPER
The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thursday February 6 1862
Philadelphia 1862. unbound. very good. 8pp. Elephant Folio front page has some small tears across the folded middle with a small loss of text several small tears in center margin of the whole newspaper very small hole to text of last page most pages with crease or fold lines. Philadelphia 1862.<br/><br/> On the front page in the first one and half columns on the left and concluding in two full columns on the last page is an article on the February 5 1862 United States Senate vote to expel Senator Jesse Bright of Indiana who was the most senior Democrat in the Senate. On March 1 1861 Senator Bright wrote a letter of introduction for Thomas B. Lincoln a Texas arms dealer. The letter was addressed to Jefferson Davis. In July 1861 Lincoln was captured with the letter by Union troops as he attempted to enter the Confederacy. Senator Bright was accused of being a traitor because of the letter. The proceedings of the Senate and impressions of the vote by Senators are included in the article. Senator Bright was expelled by a vote of 32 to 14. The yeas and nays votes with each Senator listed are on the front page. Jesse Bright was the fourth Senator from a Union state to be expelled during the Civil War.<br/><br/> unknown books
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CIVIL WAR Philip F. Brown
REMINISCENCES OF THE WAR OF 1861-1865
Richmond: Whittet and Shepperson 1917. Second Printing. Stapled Pamphlet. Very Good binding. Signed. Roberston writing in the Nevins Bibliography notes that "The bulk of these recollections treat of the author's experiences while a clerk in a Richmond hotel; his prior service as a soldier ended with a wound at Antietam". First printed in Roanoke in 1912 this Richmond edition was 5 years later -- both are uncommon. This copy is signed by "the Author" with a personal inscription to Rev. J. Murray Taylor. The front panel has scattered silverfishing. It has a an indentation as to the first few leaves that does not actually puncture the paper. Nevins I 64. Very Good binding. Whittet and Shepperson unknown books
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CIVIL WAR PORTER Horace
CAMPAIGNING WITH GRANT
NY TIME-LIFE 1981 1981. GILT DARK BLUE LEATHER REPRINT OF 1897 FINE. Hardcover. ISBN: 0809442000. NY, TIME-LIFE, 1981 hardcover books
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Civil War Postal Covers
COLLECTION OF 24 SMALL UNUSED UNION CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC POSTAL COVERS ALL DEPICTING THE AMERICAN FLAG IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS
n.p. 1865. All uncancelled generally 2-3/4" x 4-3/4". Occasional light dusting a blue mounting remnant frequently appears on the blank verso. Otherwise Very Good. <br/><br/> All the envelopes depict an American Flag in the left portion. Some are in the form of a shield others adjacent to a cannon or held by a cavalry soldier others with the emblematic Eagle or with Lady Liberty or held by an infantry soldier. Some are captioned e.g. "Liberty and Union Now and Forever One and Inseperable" sic or variations on that iconic slogan; "All Hail to the Stars and Stripes;" "Our Country. unknown books
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Civil War Prisoners
FOR THE OFFICER OF THE GUARD IN CHARGE OF THE BLOCK HOUSES . FORT CORCORAN VA. JULY 16 1862
Fort Corcoran VA 1862. Folded folio leaf entirely in ink manuscript. 4 pp. Docketed on final otherwise blank page: "Instructions to the Officer of the Guard in Charge of the Block Houses." Old folds some splitting along spine no loss mild spotting. Completely legible. Good.<br/><br/> "The senior officer of the guard will be held responsible for the prisoners confined in the Block houses. The non commissioned officer in charge of the guard at each block house will be held responsible to the officer of the guard for the prisoners under his especial charge. Sentinels posted at the block houses will walk their beat and will not be permitted to hold conversation with the prisoners. Any citizens clothing in the possession of prisoners arriving at the Block Houses will be taken from them by the officer of the guard carefully wrapped up and the owners name distinctly marked on the package which will be placed in charge of the Provost Marshal and returned to the prisoner on his release from confinement. <br/> "Prisoners will be allowed to leave the block houses one at a time and under guard between the hours of 8 and 9 in the morning. They are always to be accompanied by a guard who will see them back to the blockhouse.<br/> "Guards in charge of prisoners at work will be held responsible for their safe return to the block house from which they were taken and any neglect or carelessness on their part will be punished with the utmost severity.<br/> "Prisoners under charges and awaiting trial and those sentenced to close confinement without labor will be kept strictly confined<br/> "Water and fuel will be furnished to the prisoners by the guard.<br/> "Food will be delivered to the prisoners by the cook in the presence of the non commissioned officer in charge. Said non commissioned officer being held responsible that no improper articles are smuggled in for the prisoners use.<br/> "The officer of the Guard will call the roll of the prisoners three times daily morning noon and night- the prisoners to be in line while the roll is being called.<br/> "No person will be allowed to enter the block house except the Provost Marshall the Officer of the day Field Officers of the Regiment and the non commissioned officer in charge.<br/> "Guards at block houses will keep their guns loaded and primed by day and by night.<br/> "The prisoners will not be allowed lights. The non commissioned officer will see that the doors are kept shut. Any prisoner attempting to make his escape must be fired upon.<br/> "By order Fort Corcoran Va July 16 '62 Carl Stephan Lt. Col. 13 Regt. N. Y. V. Comd. Post. H.R. Curtis Adjutant. unknown books
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Civil War Prize Case
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT I LEONARD misspelled MEYERS BEING ENTITLED TO PRIZE MONEY UNDER THE ACT OF CONGRESS ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE PRIZE PROCEEDINGS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE MONEY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" APPROVED JUNE 30 1864 AS A SEAMAN ON BOARD THE U.S. VESSEL ALABAMA BEING FOR CAPTURES MADE BY SAID VESSEL IN THE YEARS 1861-5 DO HEREBY APPOINT STILLMAN B. ALLEN OF BOSTON MASS. MY ATTORNEY FOR ME AND IN MY NAME TO DEMAND OF AND RECEIVE FROM THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES THE AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY WHICH MAY BE FOUND DUE ME FROM THE UNITED STATES. signed LEENDERT MEYER/ WE CERTIFY THAT THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE FOREGOING POWER OF ATTORNEY IN OUR PRESENCE AT NORFOLK THIS FOURTH DAY OF MARCH 1865 IS THE IDENTICAL PERSON NAMED HEREIN. signed A.R. LANGTHORNE COMMANDING U.S.S. ALABAMA EDWARD A. GIBSON PAYMASTER U.S.S. ALABAMA. On verso: JOHN M. LINBERG U.S.S. ALABAMA SEAMAN PRIZE MONEY. NOT ON FOR "SARAH" NOT ON FOR "NELLY" NOT ON FOR CATALINA R
Boston 1865. Broadside 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" docketed on verso. Printed form completed in ink manuscript. Signatures of Leendert Meyer A.R. Hawthorne and Edward A. Gibson. Old folds a few short splits at fold edges light toning three very small punch holes no loss. Very Good. <br/> offered with KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT I JOHN M. LINBERG. Identical form for another seaman from the U.S.S. Alabama completed in manuscript. Old folds a few splits one repaired with archival tape on verso minor light staining where something was spilled on it three very small punch holes two letters slightly affected. Good to Very Good. <br/><br/> Prize laws authorized ship personnel to receive a portion of the value of goods seized from enemy ships. Pursuant to the Act of June 30 1864 the goods of vessels legally seized by the U.S. Navy would be inventoried appraised and auctioned. The proceeds after costs would be distributed to the Government for disabled veterans to squadron commanders and the rest divided among officers and crew<br/> Leendert Meyer born about 1843 in Holland enlisted in the Navy in New York on May 28 1864. He is described as being 21 years old with brown hair hazel eyes and a scar on his right wrist. John Johan M. Linberg born about 1837 in Norway enlisted in the Navy in New York on June 4 1864. He was 27 years old with brown hair blue eyes and dark complexion. <br/> Amos R. Langthorne 1832-1877 born in Nova Scotia settled in Maine with his wife and became an American shipwright and mariner. He enlisted in the Navy in December 1861 was promoted to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant in January 1863. During his career he served as Master of the C.P. Williams of Porter's Mortor Flotilla served with the Mississippi Squadron was the first commander of the U.S.S. Rattler was Acting Volunteer Lieutenant and commander of U.S.S. "Mound City" and participated as commander of the U.S.S. Alabama during the attack on Fort Fischer. Smith Myron J. Jr.: IRONCLAD CAPTAINS OF THE CIVIL WAR McFarland: 2018 pp. 122-123. <br/> Edward R. Gibson was Acting Assistant Paymaster of the U.S.S. Alabama 3d rate. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED WARRANT AND VOLUNTEER OFFICERS OF THE NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES Washington: 1865 p.244.<br/> Stillman B. Allen 1830-1891 was born and educated in Maine and admitted to the state's bar in 1853. He moved to Boston in 1861. Allen was a trial attorney with a reputation for winning the largest verdicts against railroads and corporations in the country. unknown books
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Civil War Recruitment
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FOR A DRAFTED PERSON ON ACCOUNT OF DISABILITY. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT CORNELIUS BROWN OF WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND HAVING BEEN DRAFTED AND CLAIMING EXEMPTION ON ACCOUNT OF DISABILITY HAS BEEN CAREFULLY EXAMINED AND IS FOUND TO BE UNFIT FOR MILITARY DUTY BY REASON OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY AND IN CONSEQUENCE THEREOF HE IS EXEMPT FROM SERVICE UNDER THE PRESENT DRAFT. DATED AT FREDERICK MD. THIS 9 DAY OF JUNE 1864
Frederick 1864. Printed document completed in ink manuscript oblong 6-1/2" x 8-1/2." Old folds light dusting Very Good. Signed in ink by the Provost Marshal and President of the Board of Enrollment; Jno. J. Thomas a member of the Board of Enrollment; and the Surgeon of the Board of Enrollment. unknown books
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Civil War Recruitment
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION ON ACCOUNT OF HAVING FURNISHED A SUBSTITUTE. WE THE SUBSCRIBERS COMPOSING THE BOARD OF ENROLLMENT OF THE 5TH DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MAINE PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 8 ACT OF CONGRESS "FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES" APPROVED MARCH 3 1863 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT COLLINS McRAE OF TREMONT OF HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF MAINE BEING PROPERLY SUBJECT TO DO MILITARY DUTY. IS EXEMPT BY REASON OF HAVING FURNISHED AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE NOT LIABLE TO DRAFT
Belfast Maine 1864. Printed document completed in ink manuscript oblong 10-1/4" x 8." Very Good. Signed in ink by the Provost Marshal and President of the Board of Enrollment; A.G. Crocker a member of the Board of Enrollment; and the Surgeon of the Board of Enrollment.<br/><br/> Collins's Substitute who is not named agreed to a "term of Service 3 Years. unknown books
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CIVIL WAR Richard L. Maury
A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE WORK OF MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY DURING THE WAR 1861-1865
Richmond: Whittet and Shepperson 1915. First Edition. Stapled Pamphlet. Very Good binding. A pamphlet discussion of mine warfare of interest as Maury perfected the "electric torpedo" which wreaked havoc with northern shipping. The Nevins bibliography considers the work to be "satisfactory" Nevins I 229. A decent copy with some light creasing to the cover. There is a previous owner name at top of the first page and a gift inscription by the same person at the top of the front cover. Nevins I 229. Very Good binding. Whittet and Shepperson unknown books
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Civil War Rose Myron E. 1834 1910
CIVIL WAR ERA HOLOGRAPH DIARIES Of A NORTHERN DEMOCRAT "COPPERHEAD". 1859 - 1879
Champion NY 1878. Leather wallet bindings black purple navy and green with gilt or marbled edges year or "Excelsior Diary" in gilt to some wallet flaps. Rubbing and wear to leather of all volumes; cracked hinge or hinges to some volumes; endpaper and one leaf removed from two volumes respectively; occasional light soiling or staining in rare cases minimally affecting readability. Good condition overall. 10 diaries one per year here offered. Smallest volume: ~ 375 unnumbered pages dates printed one entry per page plus front and rear matter. Remaining volumes: ~120 unnumbered pages dates printed 3 entries per page plus a varying number of printed pages at rear for memoranda accounting etc.; ~20 printed pages of yearly calendar tables statistics etc. to beginning of some volumes. Most entries contain writing though occasional blanks; some unused pages of back matter particularly in later diaries. Total manuscript word count conservatively estimated at 55000. Sizes vary. Smallest 4" x 2-3/4"; largest 6-13/16" x 3-1/2". Most ~5" x 3-1/4" <br/><br/>An archive of ten Civil War and Reconstruction era manuscript diaries kept by Myron E. Rose a Democrat from Champion New York whose political views during the war coincided most strongly with those of the Peace Democrats or “Copperheads.” Although Rose never self-identifies as such only as a staunch Democrat he voted for Horatio Seymour in the 1862 election for NY governor makes no secret of his loathing for abolitionists lauds the possibility of Lincoln’s capture by Confederate troops and resents a war fought to “free the n----- — it takes more men than there were negroes what works” July 19 1864. His diaries offer a near-daily if often terse portrayal of the experience of a Northern Democrat during and after the Civil War including not only notes on the progress of the war drafts and draft riots local and national politics and the deaths of friends and fellow townsfolk but also his move to Iowa following the war and efforts to homestead there his life back in Champion after the death of his wife his attendance at Spiritualist meetings and disdain for Adventists readings and his many jobs social life successes and lack thereof with women book purchases accounting and more. The diaries begin in 1859 when Rose was a 25-year-old new schoolteacher still working toward getting his teaching certificate doing a variety of additional odd jobs and seemingly more interested in dating the local women than in national events: “Went home with Cor. Hormer and went in she gave me an introduction to ‘for the cool’ confound her” Oct. 21 1859. He notes the 1860 election the next year — “Election day . . . S. A. Douglas Dem A. Lincoln Rep Bell Union Breakenridge Administration seceders. Morgan Gov Rep Kelly Dem. Quite an exciting day. . . . Lincoln Elected” Nov. 6 - 7 1860 — and mentions that one Mr. Winslow a Democrat was elected School Commissioner suggesting that there was perhaps a small concentration of Democrats in the Champion area. By 1862 the war has started to impact him: “Have been roof-boarding. Some towns will have to draft it is expected. A good many have gone to Canada. The war begins to affect sic us here now” Aug 26 1862. That November Rose notes that there has not been “a great turn out at the polls. Will be a close rub voted for Seymour” Nov 4 1862. The next year he comments: “The war progresses about the same turning out the Generals and putting in new ones &c &c. The rebels will gain their independence I guess and that by d___d Republican mismanagement” Feb 9 1863. Shortly thereafter he learns that his brother Arthur “is proclaimed a deserter”: “Harnessed up my colt single and put him on my cutter drove him down to Tylersville. John went down with me saw quite a number there Arthur also. Willard is dead died in hospital of consumption so his Captain wrote . . . Snows P. M. Arthur feels very bad” March 11 1863. In July 1863 Rose reports on the New York City draft riots : “A great riot in N.Y. City on acct. of drafting no call for men but they are giving orders for drafting by number of men a mean miserable proceeding a good many killed and a good deal of property destroyed” July 18 1863 and the next day that “the draft is postponed for the present. I am most afraid that there will be hard times all over” July 19 1863. Nevertheless he places the cause entirely on the Republican party: “A good deal of excitement in Wtn Washington so Warren says. If there are riots & murder & robbing it is the teachings of the Abolition Republican party for they have trampled the Constitution underfoot in more ways than one” July 21 1863. Rose’s views about the Republicans and “shrieking Abolitionists” never waver though he seems to relish debating politics and feels he’s a good ideological counterbalance. Nevertheless as the following passages indicate he remained strictly antiwar/ anti-Republican: - “News to night Greely & old Lincoln’s sec. have been to see Geo. Sanders & others in Canada all rebels and should go over the falls together.” July 21 1864 - “News that Atlanta is taken. I don’t care how soon they wind up the rebels and then return to something else.” Sept 3 1864 - “Staid to Mr. Knowls’s talked politics. He says that we have a king now and that it is all right — is for it until peace is obtained. He is not fit for a republic.” November 17 1864 In a curious precursor to modern politics Rose even notes that “Ohio Penn & Indiana hold their election today. As they go so goes the election next month” Oct. 11 1864. Rose makes little mention of politics after the war and in 1866 moved with his wife and his brother Arthur and his wife to Iowa where they bought 160 acres of land possibly utilizing provisions of the Homestead Act of 1862 cleared it built a house and farmed for approximately 6 years. Research indicates that Rose’s wife and newborn child died in 1872 and that he moved back to Champion shortly thereafter; aside from 1866 the diaries from these years are absent. Rose seems to have continued teaching school both in Iowa and upon his return to New York and also remarried started a cheesemaking business and attended Spiritualist meetings back in Champion as well. All in all a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a Northern Democrat during the Civil War. hardcover books
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CIVIL WAR SMITH Page
TRIAL LBY FIRE: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION: VOLUME 5
NY MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY 1982 1982. DUST JACKET UNCLIPPED BOOK CLUB EDITION VERY GOOD. Hardcover. NY, MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, 1982 hardcover books
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Civil War Song / Letter Sheet
HE'S GONE To The ARMS Of ABRAHAM
Cincinnati / Philadelphia: Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 879e. Staining & wear to top & bottom edges with some loss. An About VG copy. Single sheet folded once vertically 4 pp. Printed p. 1 only on blue ruled paper. 7 verses of song lyrics. Hand-colored lithograph image 4-1/4" x 4-1/2" at top of sheet depicting 3 bedraggled Union soldiers. 9" x 5-5/8" <br/><br/>P. 3 with 8 lines of faded handwriting. apparently a soldier writing to his true love: ". I love you now as heartly as ever ." Shortly thereafter cut off in mid-sentence the letter was unfinished. Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens unknown books
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Civil War Song / Letter Sheet
The GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME
Cincinnati / Philadelphia: Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens n. d. Ca late-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 748k. Crinkled & stained with small 1cm triangular hole just under 4th verse affecting Stephens advert verbiage. 4" horizontal closed tear from left edge along fold-line. A Good copy. Single sheet folded once vertically 4 pp. Printed p. 1 only on plain paper. 4 verses of song lyrics. Hand-colored woodcut image 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" at top of sheet depicting woman reclining on blue divan. 8-3/8" x 5-7/16" <br/><br/>P. 3 & 4 with some lines of faded handwriting. Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens unknown books
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Civil War Song Sheet
GENERAL SCOTT & CORPORAL JOHNSON
Cincinnati Ohio: Geo. P. Jenkins Agent for the Publisher n. d. Ca early 1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 728e. A VG copy. Single sheet printed recto only. 5 verses. Hand-colored lithographic image 3-3/8" x 4-1-2" depicting a seated aged General Scott holding a rolled paper entitled "To the People of the US". 8" x 5" 20.3 cm x 12.6 cm. <br/><br/>Jenkins imprint stamped vice printed at bottom slightly over the right half of the last line of text. Geo. P. Jenkins, Agent for the Publisher unknown books
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Civil War Song Sheet. Cooper George 1840 1927. Foster Stephen 1826 1864 Music
WILLIE HAS GONE To The WAR
New York: Chas. Magnus fl. mid 1860s n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Fuld 200 for the 1st printing published by Pond; Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 2653c. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning VG. Single sheet lithographically printed recto only. 3 verses of 8 lines each 4 line chorus text printed in blue. Advert at bottom. Hand-colored lithograph image 2-7/8" x 4-7/16" at top of sheet depicting 2 officers on horseback in front of an armed squad of men. 8" x 5" <br/><br/> Chas. Magnus [fl. mid 1860s] unknown books
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Civil War Song Sheet. Holt George P. Work Henry Clay 1832 1884
The CONSCRIPT'S LAY. Air: Kingdcom Coming. published with HOW ARE YOU CONSCRIPT
New York: Chas. Magnus fl. mid 1860s n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 379b. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning VG. Single sheet lithographically printed recto only. 1st song with 3 verses of 8 lines each 4 line chorus; second with 4 8 line verses with 4 line chorus. Text printed in blue. Hand-colored lithograph image 2-7/8" x 4-7/8" at top of sheet entitled "Review of United States forces by the President. Va. 1863." 8" x 5" <br/><br/> Chas. Magnus [fl. mid 1860s] unknown books
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CIVIL WAR SONGSHEET BROADSIDE
The Battle of Cedar Creek October 19th 1864. 8 inches x 10 inches broadside sheet/writing paper
Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. unbound. fine. with blind stamp of papermaker Southworth CO. folded in half creating four pages decorated with two American flags and the words "Liberty and Union Forever." Lyrics contain thirteen verses including those mentioning the Eighth Corps General Grover and General Sheridan. Printed in red and blue against a white backdrop. Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. Fine<br/><br/> An exceptional example of this printing that remains fresh and without creases or tears.<br/><br/> J. Magee unknown books
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CIVIL WAR STARR Louis M
BOHEMIAN BRIGADE: CIVIL WAR NEWSMEN
NY KNOPF 1854. 12 PAGES OF PLATES FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. NY, KNOPF, 1854 unknown books
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CIVIL WAR THE MORNING CHRONICLE
THE MORNING CHRONICLE; Wednesday May 6 1863
Washington: The Morning Chronicle 1863. Folio folded 4 pages a good copy. Civil War news:. The Morning Chronicle unknown books
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CIVIL WAR The World
THE WORLD; Thursday Janueary 3 1861
NY: The Globe 1861. Folio folded good copy. The War! Fortifications in Charleston harbor the South Carolina Convention speech of Senator Baker that the southern states have the right of self protection and much more. The Globe unknown books
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CIVIL WAR UNION CORRESPONDENCE HENRY RW. R. W.
Reporting from the front at Atlanta just before its fall in an autograph letter signed 12 July 1864 from Chattahoochee Valley Ga. to his wife in Ontario County New York
Folio. 4 pages approximately 600 words. "Atlanta: we can see in the distance her spires the smoke of business each tending heavenward betraying her locality to those that would be boistrous and bully-proud of being the agents of her downfall and gloat over the form in the posture of subjugation." Written in a flowery artistic hand. Folded some small breaks at fold corners with original mailing envelope with a "Nashville Ten." postmark. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence HOOR Edward
No News of any importance" in an autograph letter signed 21 March 1862 from Camp Tenaly D.C. to his father
8vo. 3 pages approximately 200 words. "We had a wild goose chase over in to Virginia . when the rebels heard of our army moving they evacuated Manassas." Folded. Very good. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence PEARSE HC. H. C.
Commenting on the progress of the Second Battle of Bull Run and Lee's ensuing invasion of Maryland in two autograph letters signed 30 August and 7 September 1862 from Washington D.C. to "Dear Brother."
8vo. 8 pages approximately 1750 words. "There has been very heavy cannonading all day above here. I should judge it may pssibly be as far off as Centerville actually Manassas although the report is that they are fighting at the chain bridge . I saw a long line of troops passing on the west boundary of our farm & thought they must be forming into lines of battle O the cannonading is truly awful just now . the battle is so furiously raging constant roar of heavy guns still . if they have any reflection they must feel that they are marching on to sure death . I expect Pope is battling with the rebels. Jackson is between him and us . "August 31 You doubtless have hear the news the glorious news that the enemy are driven & that Jackson & his army are taken. I do hope it's so . later Sept. 7 "startling news this morning of the rebels having taken Frederick & crossed the river in large numbers . believe me if worse comes to worst I could use a gun in the cause with a good heart . I do wish we had a Jackson in our army; he has brains & activity both." For the pair <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence PRICE Robert
Describing surroundings in an autograph letter signed 5 February 1862 from Meridian Hill Washington D.C. to his "Dear friends."
8vo. 3 pages approximately 225 words. "We have a nice view of the city and of the ever flowing waters of the Potomac and of the Capitol of the United States and of the President's house." Red and blue patriotic letterhead a flowing American flag and eagle "The Star Spangled Banner Must Be upheld." Folded. Very good. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence WHITE Isaac
Discussing the politics of the war in an autograph letter signed 12 February 1863 at "Camp near Falmouth Va." to a friend John Vrooman in Herkimer County New York
8vo. 4 pages approximately 450 words. Fighting with the 34th New York Infantry White asks "don't you think it is all for the nigers sic I think it is and I am played out fiting sic for the damn nigers . unless we get McClellan back we shall lose our glorious union." Folded with mailing envelope. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence WILEY G. Harper
Concern from home as recorded in a pair of autograph letters signed 3 July and 22 August 1862 from Springwater New York to a brother in the field in Virginia
8vo. 7 pages approximately 1100 words. "We are feeling very anxious at present about affairs at Richmond. We can get nothing definite in regard to the fighting . they must prepare for a long and bloody war . later we hear the rebels are moving upon Pope with their whole army." Folded for mailing. Very good. For the pair <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War United States War Department
Military Maps Illustrating the Operations of the Armies of the Potomac & James May 4th 1864 to April 9th 1865 Including Battlefields of the Wilderness Spottsylvania North Anna Totopotomoy Cold Harbor the Siege of Petersburg and Richmond Battlefield of Five Forks Jetersville & Sailor's Creek Highbridge Farmville & Appomattox Court-House
Washington D.C.: War Department Office of the Chief of Engineers Lithographed by Julius Bien New York 1869. First Edition. Prepared under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler Major of Engineers and Bvt. Lieut. Col. P.S. Michie Capt. of Engineers. 16 maps on 17 sheets. All but one double-page. Folio 23-5/8 x 18-1/2 inches. Unbound sheets. Light stains at top edges of several maps title with tape repair. First Edition. Prepared under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler Major of Engineers and Bvt. Lieut. Col. P.S. Michie Capt. of Engineers. 16 maps on 17 sheets. All but one double-page. Folio 23-5/8 x 18-1/2 inches. The topographic maps comprise:<br/>1A. Gettsburg to Appomattox Court House northern<br/>1B Gettysburg to Appomattox Court House southern <br/>2. Fredericksburg<br/>3. Chancellorville <br/>4. The Wilderness<br/>5. Spottsylvania<br/>6. North Anna single page<br/>7. Totopotomoy <br/>8. Cold Harbor<br/>9. Richmond<br/>10. Bermuda Hundred <br/>11. Petersburg and Five Forks <br/>12. Jetersville and Sailor's Creek<br/>13. High Bridge<br/>14. Appomattox Court House<br/>15. Antietam<br/>16. Harper's Ferry. Phillips Atlases 3688 listing only 15 maps; Civil War Maps 518; Stephenson and McKee "Virginia in Maps" p. 194: "Topographers had already surveyed more than 1300 miles and issued more than 1200 maps prior to the army's passage over the Rapidan River on the night of 3-4 May 1864 the beginning of U.S. Grant's major offensive in Virginia that led from the Battle of the Wilderness on 5 and 6 May to the ten-month siege of Petersburg beginning in mid-June and finally to R.E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox on 9 April 1865. Bvt. Brig.-Gen. Nathaniel Michler's men made more than 1600 photographic sketches between the time of the river crossing and 30 July 1864. The vast number of surveys that Michler directed led to the publication of this atlas. War Department, Office of the Chief of Engineers [Lithographed by Julius Bien, New York] unknown books
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CIVIL WAR UPHAM Charles W
SPEECH OF CHARLES W. UPHAM
SALEM GAZETTE 1849 1849. CREAM PRINTED WRAPPERS FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. Soft cover. SALEM, GAZETTE, 1849 paperback books
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Civil War Women Cushman Pauline Sutterley & Co
Carte-de-Visite of Pauline Cushman
Virginia City: Sutterley and Co 1867. Albumen photograph on mount 4 x 2 ½ inches. Pauline Cushman was an actress and one of the most successful spies for the Union Army. She ingratiated herself with the Confederate army by toasting Jefferson Davis after one of her performances. She was eventually caught and sentenced to death by hanging. She was spared only due to the arrival of the Union Army. <br /> <br /> After the war she toured the country giving lectures and performances recounting her experiences as a spy. She eventually headed west marrying in 1872 in San Francisco and eventually working a range of jobs in Arizona Territory Texas and eventually back in San Francisco where she died in 1893 at age 60 from a morphine overdose. <br /> <br /> We find no record of this portrait which was taken by the Sutterley brothers James and Clement in their Virginia City Nevada studio somewhere between 1864 and 1867. The Sutterleys operated out of their studio on the Union block of Virginia City for five years before dissolving their partnership in 1867. It is likely that the portrait was taken during one of Cushman's tours throughout the region during these years. <br /> <br /> A beautifully preserved example in very good condition with a small chip to upper margin and some fading. Though Cushman ostensibly would have sold cartes-de-visite in support of her touring few survive on the market today. Sutterley and Co unknown books
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Civil War Wyker Lieutenant William H.
Sketch of Winter Quarters captioned and signed on the rear
Virginia 1861. 1 p. pencil on paper. 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Very Good. WIlliam H. Wyker. 1 p. pencil on paper. 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Original Civil War Sketch by a Union Officer. A folksy sketch of an officer's cabin at the outbreak of the war reading: "Camp Big Chestnut Winter Quarters in old Virginia 1861."<br/><br/>A native of Easton Pennsylvania William H. Wyker enlisted in the First Pennsylvania Regiment at the outbreak of the Civil War. After his three-month term of enlistment he reenlisted in the 47th Regiment and was promoted to lieutenant of Company E. He served for three years and four months. After the war he returned to Easton and built several mills. He was later employed by the John T. Noye Manufacturing Company. <br/><br/>In the winter of 1861 the 47th Pennsylvania as part of the 3d Brigade set up winter quarters in Virginia roughly 10 miles from Washington D.C. They christened the encampment "Big Chestnut" for a large chestnut tree located there. The site was later officially designated "Camp Griffin.". unknown books
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Civil War.
American Caricatures Pertaining to the Civil War.
<p>Oblong 8vo cloth gilt title on top cover and spine illustrated. Top hinge a little weak but firm some extremity wear and back cover wear normal aging; otherwise very good plus. This little work includes a short history of political caricature from James Gillray to Thomas Nast. This is a charming collection of political humor that includes views on major events to those that have long been forgotten. The themes are of course relevant to the day and express sentiments at that time. Some are racist like a cartoon of Abe Lincoln sitting on a woodpile labeled the 'Republican Platform' showing a black person under the pile and with a caption "The Nigger in the Woodpile." Another cartoon features a general representing the Union hitting various Southern leaders linked to secession with a club. </p> Brentano's, books
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Civil War.
American Caricatures Pretaining to the Civil War…
Oblong 8vo cloth illustrated. Minor edgewear some minor water staining along the bottom of first few pages not affecting images front endpaper with small chipp back cover stained or marked; contents very good overall. Illustrations provide a useful record of political humor during the Civil War years. Not surprisingly many feature Lincoln including one of him leading the Republican Party into an insane asylum. Brentano's, books
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Civil War.
Collection of 11 Official Letters and Documents Relating to Kentucky in the Civil War.
11 manuscript letters six on official letterheads of Quatermaster's or Assistant Quartermaster's offices. Archive appears to have been saved from a fire at some point as there is a bit of scorching paper a bit dry some staining darkening at some folds writing often faded a few tears at folds with some minor paper loss; otherwise in good condition. Despite the somewhat faded nature of the writing the content appears to relate mostly to transportation matters and supplies. The letters are from Louisville Columbus and Paducah mostly and provide some insight into the behind the scenes activities of the Union Army in this area. books
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Civil War.
Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress of the United States of America. Compiled and Published for the use of Congress. By the Postmaster of the House of Representatives.
8vo original printed wrappers folding map 71 8 ad pp. Partially disbound top of front wrapper missing a few chips rear wrapper and spine significantly damaged old tape repair to spine map detached with significant tears and splits at folds but complete normal aging. Despite the somewhat significant imperfections the text and ad pages are in very good condition. This is the first Congressional Directory to appear during the Civil War. The large folding map shows some of the early battles of the war. It lists key committees and membership and also indicates diplomatic assignments to other countries. books
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Civil War.
General Orders No. 32 67 71 72 142 and 191. War Department. Adjutant General's Office.
Pamphlets small 8vo disbound 2 1 1 2 4 5 pp. Completely disbound series of orders removed some chipping where removed normal aging and browning. A series of six General Orders from the Adjutant General's Office L. Thomas concerning the treatment of prisoners. The first orders relates to the process of handling and treatment of prisoners of war including appropriate documentation on transfers to prison depots. The final order 191 includes a list of prisoners of war Union soldiers exchanged with Southern soldiers on November 11 1862 at Aiken's Landing. books
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Civil War.
Green-Back to His Country Friends.
Pamphlet 8vo original green printed wrappers 17 pp. Wrappers chipped and torn with a few small pieces missing from the margins back wrapper almost detached vertical tear on cover repaired on verso a few pages with tears at extremities light toning; else very good.This is a scarce and unusual item that gives a different political message from the Civil War period. The author who calls himself Green-Back seems to object to the failures of politicians of his day and in fact this is an open letter to the 37th Congress. Sounds like he has Copperhead leanings but his key message is that it was time for the Representatives and represented come to an understanding. He seems to think that Congress is too busy or distracted with the needs of slaves and related issues to take care of other business. According to Green-Back Congress doesn't seem to have much time for other affairs because of their plans "for the full development of their much admired and more beloved Congo men". He also seems dissatisfied with the press who he suggests instigated or helped cause the war and whom only present a one sided view of the war. books
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Civil War.
Harper’s Weekly Vol. LX. No.442.
<p>Folio newspaper extracted illustrated 369=384 pp. Disbound some pages separated double page illustration torn and separated a bit at the center with some loss normal aging; otherwise about good. This issue features Secretary of State William H. Seward on the cover. This issue contains a short article on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Also double page panoramic view of Richmond based on a photograph of Alexander Gardner. Included is an almost full-page picture of Major General William T. Sherman.</p> Harper's books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter From a Union Soldier in Memphis Tennessee.
Letter sheet 8x10 4 pages 3 1/2 pages of text. Some very minor bends at edges a couple of very minor nicks creased a little slight aging and browning; otherwise in really nice condition. This highly legible letter to a father from his son talks about more than the "usual" life in an army camp. There are certainly routine matters covered like receiving letters from family members and requests for money but he also talks about his legal misfortunes. While it is unclear what issues are involved it is clear he has some military legal problems which he hopes to resolve by the time his regiment is 'mustered." The letter makes it sound like it is something important and probably related to his military standing. His father appears to suggest that he should take his case to Washington but the son decides to wait it out. The son Jon indicates that while he feels badly over his misfortunes he really feels badly for his friends and relatives. This suggests along with a comment about handling the impact on public opinion that this case was a visible one. He also complains about the cost of living in the South which he says is twice what it is in the North and indicates he pays $10 per week for boarding. That would seem to be very high when measured at a soldier's pay during this period. He does throw in a couple of comments about the war including that "Sherman too is still in successful pursuit." he also states that nothing is heard from General Smith "but his safety and success is a thing assured." books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter from General Andrew Porter to Captain William W. Averell.
<p>Folded letter sheet 2 1/2 pages of text with original mailing envelope no stamp. Light wear normal aging legible hand; overall near fine. General Andrew Porter 1820-1872 was born in Pennsylvania and was the grandson of Revolutionary War General Andrew Porter. Porter was also related to Mary Todd Lincoln. He served in the Mexican War and was a Brigadier General at the Battle of Bull Run. Porter was appointed Provost Marshall General of the Army of the Potomac in 1862 and left the service in 1864 for health reasons. This letter to Captain William Averell appears to be written in somewhat secretive style. He tells Averell to mail a letter to a Mrs. P. that is under a newspaper. " I will return when it is safe to leave Mrs. P. or sooner if pub." He tells the captain to "please telegraph me at once if anything of importance turns up or I am needed with the command." He goes on to tell Averell keep the s pol.service with us. Much reputation is to be gained by carrying it on or aiding it successfully. This is probably a reference to the Secret Police that was headed by Allan Pinkerton at that time and who were very busy hunting down Confederate spies at that time. He also talks a little about other military matters including a troop build-up in Philadelphia. find a grave website.</p> books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter from George H. Bostwick to his Brother Orramell T. Bostwick.
Four pages on one leaf. Light folds text slightly faded on first page normal aging and browning minor wear at folds. Overall in very good condition. This letter offers a graphic account of the Battle of Liberty Mills. The Bostwick brothers both served in the 2nd New York Cavalry for most of the war. George 1836-1913 was a private and his brother Orramell 1840-1922 was a sergeant. After the war both brothers returned to their home town of Stillwater Saratoga County New York. George wrote this letter while his brother was recovering from wounds he received at Culpeper Court House on September 13th and updates him in great detail of the regiment's recent actions at Liberty Mills. In part "It was hand to hand part of the time. A. Laugholm shot a captain in neck he drop dead as a stone. I was hit with a sabre but it did not mont to eney thing. It was a fight for dear life you can bet." Henry A Bostwick: Genealogy of the Bostwick Family; New York 1901. books
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Manuscript Letter Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Battle Action in the Civil War.
4 pages on one leaf 4to with original envelope and typed transcript. Normal aging and browning slight separation at folds. The letters were written by George Roden who was born in 1841 from Newark New Jersey who was the son of English immigrants and served in the 2nd New Jersey Infantry regiment. He was a corporal when this letter was written. The letter is addressed "Dear Folks at home" and tells his family how happy he was to receive their letters after waiting so long but he also includes a description of the Battle of Gaines' Mills; 'Our four companies left as they were without any support whatever to contend with over a brigade of the enemy surrounding us on three sides they poured in an awful cross fire but even amid that and their insane yells our boys rallied around the dear old flag three times. Once They were taken but as the fellow a Lieut. grasped it from our wounded color sergeant a ball went through his heart and again they were retaken." He also adds an interesting account of his company's reserve role in the Battle of White Old Swamp. See guide to Roden family papers at the William L. Clements Library. books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter Signed by Frederick Steubing a Confederate Soldier to another Soldier.
One plain brown lettersheet 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in folded format about 2 1/2 pages of text. Creased a small hole only affecting one letter some aging; otherwise very good. Includes a typed transcript. This is a letter from Frederick Steubing a Confederate soldier to J.H. Williams another Confederate soldier describing various events and combat in a humorous way. Steubing tells of a very merry Christmas parted that ended with most of the company getting drunk. "We had a jolly time of it Christmas here the biggest part of the company got drunk and we throwed in with them I got as drunk as a fool and you bet I was sick the next day." Steubing asks Williams for news of his friends and tells him about some of the action he saw on the Mississippi. "I got a good look at the old gunboats and you bet I heard them belch several times at us whenever we would shoot at the transport with our cannon and small arms. the cannon balls would cut down trees as big as anybody and you bet that the cannon balls would make boys hug the levy and eat sand." The rough brown paper used for this letter would seem to reflect the scarcity of supplies among Confederate soldiers. books
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Civil War.
Manuscript Letter Signed by John O. Woods to the Adjutant general of the United States Requesting Official Confirmation of a de facto Promotion to 2nd Lieutenant.
4 page lettersheet 9 3/4x 8 1 1/2 pages of text with docketing and commentary by several officials on the 4th page. Some soiling and aging to the last page a little toning; otherwise very good or better. The letter from Woods attempts to resolve what must have been a common problem in the Union Army during the Civil War which was the red tape involved in battle field promotions. Woods 'was mustered into the Service of the United Sates as an enlisted man. on the 29th day of July 1861 at Washington City D.C. by Lieut. Jno. Elwood. On the 14 day of Decbr. I was promoted to the 2nd Lieutenancy in said Co. vice Lieutenant Donaldson died May 15th 1862 but did not receive my Commission as such until 5th day pf March 1863 since which time I have actually performing the duty of 2nd Lieut. in said company and as such I have been on the muster and pay rolls for March and April. I would respectfully ask the Order mustering me out as an enlisted man being 2nd Serge. of said Company when I received my commission and ordering my muster in as 2nd Lieut. to date from March 5 1863. I have made efforts to be mustered but without success. " Perhaps even more interesting are the comments by several officials on the forth page trying to cut through the 'red tape'. books
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PENNSYLVANIA AT CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA. Dedication of the Monuments. To Mark the Positions of the Pennsylvania Commands Engaged In the Battles.
499 p. + Illustrations. XLib. Spine detached. Binding poor. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
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PENNSYLVANIA AT COLD HARBOR, VIRGINIA 1864-1910. Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monument.
60 p. Illustrated. Signatures loose. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding. Very XLib. PA 33
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PENNSYLVANIA AT SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA. Ceremonies At the Dedication of the Memorial Erected By the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In the National Cemetery at Salisbury, North Carolina.
69 p. + Full page illustrations. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding, lettered and decorated in gold. Binding soiled. PA 33
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Register of Officers Commissioned in Volunteer regiments from the State of New York 1861-1865 Annual report of the Adjutant General 1868 Volume Three.
8vo original green cloth gilt title on spine 371 pp. Hinges weak some aging to contents; otherwise about very good. This register provides a fairly complete listing of officers regiment by regiment including the Fighting 69th that fought in the Civil War. It also provides details on the fates of the individuals listed. Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons, books
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday December 13 1864. Volume X. Number 12. Annual Message of the President of the United States.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some minor chips and folds at edges creasing at folds slight foxing less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes a short article on the activities of General Sherman on the second page. A back page article presents the President's annual message to the country. While Civil War discussion is absent or limited he comments on everything else from the Indian system to the public debt. # 106237</p> books
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday January 10 1865. Volume X. Number 15. The Naval Attack on Fort Fisher.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds and tears at edges one margin tear extends into text with slight loss creasing at folds some offset normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly there is a brief description of the role "the monitors" played in the battle. The little gunboats seemed to do well in this encounter. </p> books
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