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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
September 1927
The official bulletin of the Sacco-Vanzetti defense committee [Vol. I, no. 15 (September 1927)]
Newspaper or newsletter issued after the execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The first page has a printed statement denouncing the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti and comparing the case to the Salem witchcraft trials. The rest of the...
GLC05712.03
1789/12/16
Warden & Russell, 1784-1790
The Massachusetts Centinel. [Vol. 12, no. 27 (December 16, 1789)]
This document is a copy of The Massachussetts Centinel. The newspaper contains a short article concerning the ratification of the Constitution by North Carolina, headed by a woodcut cartoon of all the states, as pillars, in place, except Rhode Island...
GLC05785
26 April 1906
Lincke, M.W., 1895-1941
The Graphic. [Vol. 12, no. 17 (April 26, 1906)]
This newspaper covers local news from Nashville, North Carolina including an article on the San Francisco earthquake. "Stall Lorain" inscribed on front page. Includes several articles on tobacco farming, the need for farm hands, bias against citylife...
GLC05905.02
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
18 April 1863
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 20 (April 18, 1863)]
Report of the army of Attakapas and the battleship Keokuk. Ads for deserters. Inscribed at top "Henry S. Millard." Articles translated into French on right side. Wallpaper has lilac colored grape and oak floral pattern (pattern # 1538F)
GLC05988.06
February 6, 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 44 (February 6, 1864)]
The raising of a "State Guard" to repress crimes and act as a police force. Information about a public sale of slaves and a $600 reward for runaways. French translation on right side. Lilac-colored grape and oak floral pattern wallpaper.
GLC05988.07
13 February 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 45 (February 13, 1864)]
News from the Confederate capitol at Richmond that Lee's Army has not received reinforcements after the turn of events at Gettysburg. Ads for slave sales, fugitive slaves, and retail. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has beautiful...
GLC05988.08
20 February 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 46 (February 20, 1864)]
Jayhawkers making preparations to rob and pillage citizens; announces John Hunt Morgan's raid into Kentucky. An act to prevent draft and conscription substitutions. Ads for slave sales. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has pink floral...
GLC05988.09
5 March 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 48 (March 5, 1864)]
News that five federal gun boats entered the Red River bombarding Fort Beauregard. Schedule of prices for state stores. French translation on right side. Ads for slave sales. Wallpaper has floral pattern printed on purple-brown background.
GLC05988.10
4 June 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 1 (June 4, 1864)]
Congratulatory order by Gen. John A. Wharton after the Battle of Pleasant Hill, a report by Gen. R. E. Lee on Petersburg and a message of Confederate President Jefferson Davis delivered before the Confederate Congress. French translation on right...
GLC05988.11
11 June 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 2 (June 11, 1864)]
General Order issued by Texas Brigadier General Greer concerning the organization of forces to serve during the war. Schedule of prices for Louisiana. French translation on right side. Gray and green geometric pattern.
GLC05988.12
18 June 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 3 (June 18, 1864)]
Lincoln's Proclamation to the citizens of the United States, dated May 17, 1864; note from Lee; news from various battle fronts. Gray and green geometric pattern.
GLC05988.13
25 June 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 4 (June 25, 1864)]
The latest news from Virginia: Lee beat Grant and repulsed the Yankees from the Confederate capitol at Richmond. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has multi-color floral pattern printed with alternating white and color bouquets. (pattern...
GLC05988.14
2 July 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 5 (July 2, 1864)]
The Yankees have placed at least 32 torpedoes, consisting of common beer barrels containing between 600 and 700 pounds of gun powder, in Charleston Harbor. An act providing for retired Confederate officers, and matters of conscription. Wallpaper...
GLC05988.15
9 July 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 6 (July 9, 1864)]
Begins with note from the paper stating they must now begin to refuse subscribers because of the exorbitant prices of paper. Notice from Confederate tax collector. Wallpaper has same pattern as GLC 5988.15, with a gray and green acorn pattern.
GLC05988.16
16 July 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 7 (July 16, 1864)]
News from Virginia during the Battle of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania in which Gen. Lee states that "the enemy were hurled upon our lines 8 and 10 deep and that their dead lay in heaps in front of our breastworks." French translation on right...
GLC05988.17
3 September 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 14 (September 3, 1864)]
Naval battle between the Alabama and Kearsarge described in great detail. List of casualties in Hay's brigade at Monocacy, MD. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has rose and green colored floral pattern (pattern # 1886).
GLC05988.18
17 September 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 16 (September 17, 1864)]
Chicago Convention nominated George McClellan for President. Atlanta was evacuated by Confederates. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has brown and purple colors in an oak and grape pattern.
GLC05988.19
24 September 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 17 (September 24, 1864)]
Confederate tax notice requires list of all real estate, slaves, and household possessions. Louisiana governor issues a proclamation about upcoming elections. French translation on right side. Printed on brown-sepia paper. Wallpaper has green and...
GLC05988.20
15 October 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 20 (October 15, 1864)]
Proclaims importance of states' rights. Discusses use of taxes, freed slaves, labor. French translation on right side. Printed on brown-sepia paper. Green and white floral pattern.
GLC05988.21
22 October 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 21 (October 22, 1864)]
Murders by a band of Jayhawkers. Also a letter from the "Lafouce Creoles" 18th Louisiana Regiment giving a brief history of their battles since they left home to fight in the Battle of Shiloh. French translation on right side. Printed on brown...
GLC05988.22
25 October 1862
Knobloch, Arthur Frederick, fl. 1862
The confederate banner. [October 25, 1862]
Letters describe local regimental action. Announces Yankees and gunboats near Donaldsville. Name of Lt. John Stevens, Co. J 23rd Regt C.V. Lafourche Crossing, La. written at top. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has brown and white...
GLC05988.23
31 January 1864
Sancon, F., fl. 1864
Thibodaux sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (January 31, 1864)]
Lincoln's retaliation against the South, the Union capture of Arkansas Post, and the war in Tennessee. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has mauve, gray, and blue floral pattern.
GLC05988.24
12 March 1863
White, Jonathon C., fl. 1862-1863
The weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (March 12, 1863)]
Reactions to Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. Article on the controversy over the new militia: "Now that New Orleans is captured the new militia law is suicidal." Includes General Sibley's expedition to New Mexico. Captured by David Cates Co...
GLC05988.25
2 May 1863
The weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 17 (May 2, 1863)]
Printed by Union forces the day they captured the city during Banks's Red River Expedition. Order by Gen. Banks congratulating his troops for their victories. Circular "To Capitalists" discusses investment opportunities with 14 rules for...
GLC05988.26
16 May 1863
Compton, T.G., fl. 1863
The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (May 16, 1863)]
The first newspaper printed by Union occupation troops after the fall of Alexandria. Announces the arrival of Gen. Banks's army to the city. Poetry features traditional patriotic themes, one by Henry W. Longfellow. Wallpaper has faded gold leaf...
GLC05988.27
15 August 1863
The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (August 15, 1863)]
Confederate occupation newspaper. Article concerning Confederate generals Johnston, Pemberton, and President Davis describes them as a crew of mercenaries and parasites of the Confederate government; General Johnston is responsible for the fall of...
GLC05988.28
24 October 1863
The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (October 24, 1863)]
This Confederate re-occupation edition was published after Alexandria had been recaptured by Confederate forces from the Federals and includes Gen. Lee's Official Report of the Battle of Gettysburg. No news; plenty of rumors. Printed on eggshell...
GLC05988.29
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