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1863
The Record.
Weekly. All issues are 8 pp. Vol. 1 nos. 2, 10-11, 18-23, 25-26. Dates: 6/25/1863, 8/20/1863, 8/27/1863, 10/15/1863, 10/22/1863, 10/29/1863, 11/5/1863, 11/12/1863, 11/19/1863, 12/3/1863 and 12/10/1863.
GLC05959.58
19 November 1863
Brown, W.M., fl. 1863
Central Presbyterian. [Vol. 8, no. 47, whole no. 412 (November 19, 1863)]
The South Sea Slaves, Things our Soldiers do not know, Religion in the Army, Chaplain of the 12th South Carolina Regiment.
GLC05959.62
30 November 1864
Daily Virginia state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 829 (November 30, 1864)]
Peace proposal by Abraham Lincoln, Drinking and Battle of Piedmont, West Virginia, Confederate Blockade Runners, Halifax, Novia Scotia.
GLC05959.63
16 October 1862
Christian Observer & Presbyterian Witness. [Vol. 41, no. 42 (October 16, 1862)]
The Second Battle at Corinth, Great Victory at Perryville.
GLC05959.64
20 October 1864
Baker, Lewis & Co., fl. 1864
The Daily register. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (October 20, 1864)]
Prints a speech of New York Governor Horatio Seymour in Philadelphia to the democratic meeting about why Abraham Lincoln should not be re-elected in the 1864 presidential election. Prints the democratic ticket of General George B. McClellan. This...
GLC05959.66
1864/09/16
Reverend Richard N. Price & Co., fl. 1864
Marion ensign. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (September 16, 1864)]
Major General George B. McClellan accepts nomination by Democratic party for President of the United States.
GLC05959.67
November 21, 1863
Glassett, R.E., fl. 1861
Old dominion. [Vol. 1, no. 35 (November 21, 1863)]
Sever Fighting in East Tennessee - General Longstreet Attacked by Gneral Burnside - A Battle Expected at Knoxville.
GLC05959.68
1 May 1863
Norfolk union. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (May 1, 1863)]
Another Attack on Charleston, General Bragg shot by General Breckenridge in a recontre at Tullahoma, Official Confirmation of the Defeat of the Rebels in Missouri.
GLC05959.69
25 January 1865
Wheeling daily register. [Vol. 2, no. 103 (January 25, 1865)]
The Smithsonian Institute in Flames.
GLC05959.70
7 March 1862
Bondurant & Elliot
Daily Richmond whig. [Vol. 67, no. 56 (March 7, 1862)]
Page 1 and 2 have an image of the Viriginia state seal. Piece of 19th century paper adhered to the front page has the name "W. H. DeWitt." List of the acts passed by the Confederate Congress on front page. Page 2 has several columns of news from the...
GLC05959.78
27 October 1864
Daily Richmond whig [no volume and number (October 27, 1864)]
Contains an image of the Virginia state seal. Not a complete copy, missing pages 1 and 2. Copy of General Jubal Early's address to his troops and an editoral lauding its contents. From Northern newspapers, reports on Ulysses Grant's campaign against...
GLC05959.79
1861/04/08
Richmond (VA) Enquirer. Extra edition
Vol. 57, no. 97. Appears to be distinct (bibliographically) from the Daily and Weekly Enquirers, with an independent numbering system.
GLC05959.81
1861/07-1863
Confederate newspapers from Louisiana [decimalized]
"The New Orleans Daily Crescent" and "The Daily True Delta. Other Louisiana newspapers are contained in GLC 5959.
GLC05960
10 December 1862
Clisby, Joseph, fl. 1862
Macon daily telegraph. [no. 881 (December 10, 1862)]
Subjects include Confederate War Debt, Lincoln's Emancipation Policy, Article on Compensated Emancipation. Includes general advertisements and land sale advertisements.
GLC05959.04
10 May 1863
Gardner, James, fl. 1863
Daily constitutionalist. [Vol. 20, no. 109 (May 10, 1863)
Details of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Yankee Strength in the Field, Rebels Recapture Tupelo. Includes "An Act To provide for the funding, and further issue of Treasury Notes." There are several general advertisements as well as land sales.
GLC05959.08
July - December 1863
Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870
Louisville (Kentucky) daily journal.
The bulk of the paper is taken up by ads, many for military supplies, railway lines, schools, and others for medical needs and retail supplies. Telegraphic news lists special dispatches of war news. A back page statement of assets lists stocks and...
GLC05959.14
5 March 1862
M. Shannon & W.H. M'Cardle (publishers)
Vicksburg weekly Whig. [ Vol. 24 no. 10 (March 5, 1862)]
Battle of Fort Donelson; Fayetteville, Ark. Ordered burned.
GLC05959.19
2 July 1863
Swords, J. M., fl. 1863
Daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]
The famous wallpaper issue with the "Note" added by Grant's soldiers in the last column. This issue has the banner title spelled correctly. (See also GLC 6043, the variant issue with misspelled masthead.) Docketed on verso, signed by Lt. Tom Custer...
GLC05959.20
1861-1864
Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892
Semi-weekly standard.
This selection focuses on congressional reports and state records and minutes, with repetitive lists of state governors, and political parties. Articles, editorials, and letters focus on the impending issue of secession and legislative action....
GLC05959.23
1863/06-1864-10
Collection of Confederate wallpaper newspapers [decimalized]
[decimalized 05988.01-05988.29]
GLC05988
13 June 1863
The daily citizen. [June 13, 1863]
Estimates of 15,000 troops killed; 45,000 missing in the Battle of Vicksburg. A soldier's letter describes conditions on a warship off the Vicksburg coast. Wallpaper has geometric floral pattern in a faded red color.
GLC05988.01
18 June 1863
The daily citizen. [18 June 1863]
"Bombarding Vicksburg." Describes 28 days of bombardment; 50,000 shells hurled into the city. Blacks in Warrington recruited by Yankee forces. Although Vicksburg has been under siege, the city proudly maintains a sense of culture and improvement....
GLC05988.02
23 June 1863
The daily citizen. [June 23, 1863]
Complains about careless soldiers south of the city who fire their guns at random. Praises gallant soldiers. Includes reports from other newspapers. Wallpaper has blue and white floral pattern.
GLC05988.03
25 June 1863
The daily citizen. [June 25, 1863]
Lee assumed the offensive and marched through Maryland into Pennsylvania. Expresses need to be patient while waiting for Johnston. A letter from a soldier describes conditions. Fugitive slave ad. Wallpaper has gray and blue floral and foliage...
GLC05988.04
The daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]
Mentions the deaths of a few Confederate leaders; cautions against citizens who hoard foodstuff. A notice mocks Grant and invites him to dinner upon his arrival; a magnificent sword was presented to him previously. Wallpaper has maroon, peach and...
GLC05988.05
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