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27 May 1864
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,115 (May 27, 1864)]
War news. Sherman's advance on Atlanta with map.
GLC08427.12
28 May 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,116 (May 28, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, pursuit of rebels by our whole army.
GLC08427.13
29 May 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,117 (May 29, 1864)]
War news. General Crook's expedition. Sherman. Grant, our army south of the Pamunkey River.
GLC08427.14
31 May 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,119 (May 31, 1864)]
War news. With supplement. Butler, condition of affairs on the James River. Grant, the entire Grand Army in Motion en route to Richmond. Sherman, engagement between McPherson's corps and the rebels.
GLC08427.15
14 June 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,133 (June 14, 1864)]
War news. With supplement. Butler, the enemy shell our signal station. Grant, the army of the Potomac progessing successfully. Sherman, additional details of the operations of the armies of the Southwest.
GLC08427.16
23 June 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,142 (June 23, 1864)]
War news. Sherman's operations in Georgia with map. News from Europe.
GLC08427.17
24 June 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,143 (June 24, 1864)]
War news. The latest from General Grant's forces near Petersburg, Va. News from Havana, arrival of the steamship Havana.
GLC08427.18
16 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,164 (July 16, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, arrival of the Union Army at the defences of Atlanta. Conflagration in Brooklyn, immense loss of property. News from Europe.
GLC08427.19
27 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,175 (July 27, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, additional details of the army movement in the Southwest. Reinforcement of the rebel invading army. News from Point Lookout.
GLC08427.20
28 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,176 (July 28, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, additional details of the successful expedition under General Rousseau. Reported death of General Hood. Hunter, the fighting in the Shenandoah Valley.
GLC08427.21
30 July 1864
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,178 (July 30, 1864)]
War news. Grant, the fighting at Deep Bottom. Sherman, the Union lines steadily closing around Atlanta. News from New Orleans.
GLC08427.22
10 May 1862
Whitaker, Clement, 1825-1896
Bloomington republican [Vol. 6, no. 35 (May 10, 1862)]
Contains the obituary of Captain James R. Kelly. Reports that he died of a wound recieved in battle near Winchester, VA on March 23. The report details the exploits and successes of the 14th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, of which Kelly was Captain...
GLC04197.42
29 June 1863
The black hawk chronicle. [Vol. 1, no. 4 (June 29, 1863)]
News on the siege of Vicksburg from the Union Mississippi Squadron blockading the city. Article humorously attacks the Arkansas Democrat.
GLC06107.22.02
6 March 1865
Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869
The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)]
Prints news of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration ceremony and his inaugural address. Other main articles detail events of the Civil War, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel Early's forces by Union General Philip Sheridan, the occupation of...
GLC08822.02
1861-1865
[Twenty two newspaper clippings collected by Eleazer L. Sarsons]
Mostly printed photos and obituaries of New Hampshire Civil War Veterans. Some material related to ex-prisoners of war; Sarsons had been a POW and spent time at Andersonville. There is also an article on Thomas Carter, who had been awarded the...
GLC03953.12
circa 1863
[Civil War era newspaper clippings]
Four newspaper clippings possibly contained within the 1863 diary of Calvin Symmes Mixter (refer to GLC06583.02), a Civil War soldier. No publication information is included. The first clipping contains Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin's poem "Ode to...
GLC06583.05
27 February 1875
Webster, E.A., 1849-?
The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 29 (February 27, 1875)]
Includes a fictional romance, articles on freedmen and southern culture, a message from a local grange hall, several reports of a scientific nature, and advertisements. Extremely fragile, and torn along several creases. "Richard Gadson" is written...
GLC05959.40.01
15 May 1875
The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 40 (May 15, 1875)]
Reports on the iron industry in the South, gambling as a vice among noble women in Great Britain, the effects of heat on the human body, and Catholicism among freedmen, among other topics. Includes advertisements and market reports. Fragile and...
GLC05959.40.02
21 August 1875
The free citizen. [Vol. 2, no. 2 (August 21, 1875)]
Reports on cotton, a wandering group of thieves and murderers, religion, and the transformation of iron ore to steel, among other topics. Also contains advertisements. Fragile and slightly torn along several creases.
GLC05959.40.03
[Newspaper clipping from Shakepeare's Hamlet]
Possibly transmitted with a letter (refer to GLC06298.03) from John A. Bogert to his parents Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert, 7 June 1863.
GLC06298.03.01
21 March 1863
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 16 (March 21, 1863)]
Raising of militias and militia rosters, editorials, ads, classifieds, soldiers letters, Ladies Hospital Association of Opelousas, etc. Gray, white, and red floral pattern.
GLC08009
January 25, 1862
Scientific American
Scientific American. [Vol. 6, no. 4 (January 25, 1862)]
GLC00005.02
1872/06/01
"Sovereigns. No. 10. General Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States of America." [Vanity Fair]
"Sovereigns. No. 10. General Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States of America." Article in Vanity Fair which provides a brief account of Grant's former occupations. With additional page featuring a color lithograph of Grant smoking a...
GLC04360.115
1 May 1862
100th Pennsylvania Regiment
The Camp Kettle. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (May 1, 1862)]
Articles on the Battle of Wilmington Island, promotions, camp life, and military business. States "The Camp Kettle is published every opportunity by the 100th Penn'a (Roundhead) Reg't, Col. Leasure, Commanding."
GLC09007
13 April 1861
New York times. [Vol. X, no. 2983 (April 13, 1861)]
The headline announces the firing on Fort Sumter by Confederate Troops, the beginning of the Civil War. Though the South had already seceded, physical confrontation did not begin until the fort was fired on. The paper reports in detail the events...
GLC04661.06
1861/03/23
Harper, Fletcher, 1806-1877
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5 no. 221 (March 23, 1851)]
The front page of this issue is a drawing of the commanding officers at Fort Sumter, less than a month before an attack on the fort would begin the hostilities of the Civil War. The news focuses on the Union forts that have already been turned over...
GLC04661.05
6 August 1863
Harding, William W., 1830-1889
The Philadelphia Inquirer. [August 6, 1863]
Various news items about the Civil War, including an account of the bombardment of Fort Wagner.
GLC08516.05
[Tribute to Capt. Boswell]
Clipping from unknown newspaper. Dated August 6, no year.
GLC02176.41
1865/05/20
Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865
[Unidentified newspaper.]
Newspaper clipping reprinting the telegrams described above in items 3-9. Reprints are followed by brief criticism of the extreme secrecy surrounding the transportation of Davis.
GLC07642.11
25 September 1861
"The Chautauqua Democrat"
Vol. 9, No. 450
GLC09006.14
22 December 1940
Wright, William Henry, fl. 1940
Springfield Republican: Lincoln's Signature on Mount Holyoke Register Declared a Forgery
GLC08880.074
February 1954
Announces presentation of Lincoln painting to the Governor to commemorate Lincoln's birthday
GLC08880.095
22 May 1916
The Daily Review (Towanda, PA)
The Daily Review
GLC03136.111
9 November 1905
The Weekly Item (Schwenksville, Pa.) 1877-1881
Geo. May Powell Passes Away.
Obituary of George May Powell
GLC00687.274.01
12 November 1905
The North American, fl. 1905
Lincoln's Able Ally is Laid in his Grave
GLC00687.274.02
20 November 1862
On the Banks of the [Rappahannock] opposite Fredericksburg, Nov. 20, 1862
Union and rebel soldiers have a spat across the river.
GLC02744.102.02
12 December 1862
The Latest News. By Telegraph. From the Army of the Potomac. The Main Body of Our Army Across the Rappahannock.
He describes artillery duel on the Potomac.
GLC02744.110.02
1835-1905
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Beet Sugar
Beet sugar is comparable to cane sugar. He talks about the process of refining beets to the form of sugar.
GLC00687.191
1865-1905
Profit Sharing
Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and...
GLC00687.198
29 May 1875
New York Trade Reporter
New York trade reporter. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (May 29, 1875)]
The front page article, "Fire-proof Building Material: Teil Hydraulic Concrete Blocks and Artificial Stone: The Problem Solved: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York," describes the need for fireproof buildings, the materials used, and the...
GLC00687.160
17 November 1905
Geo. May Powell
GLC00687.274.03
Circa 1905
An Active Reform Worker
GLC00687.274.04
7 February 1862
Cincinnati Gazette
[Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]
Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops...
GLC07687.182
28 October 1861
From Western Virginia The Battle at Romney
Report of events at the Battle of Romney, Virginia
GLC07687.178
31 October 1861
The Retirement of General Scott
Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.
GLC07687.179
1861
Greenfield Sentinel
The Soldiers Dream
Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.
GLC07687.180
22 October 1864
The Franklin Jeffersonian (Franklin, Johnson County, Ind.) 1852-1886
The Franklin Jeffersonian
Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.
GLC07687.183
1861-1864
Indiana War Expenses
Reprints an exchange between Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Porter in the House of Representatives concerning charges of mismanagement bt Gov. Morton of Indiana in preparing troops for battle
GLC07687.184
Layfayette Courier
[Lafayette Courier]
Contains two short items: one a quote by Hon. Albert S. White pertaining to the conquest of the Potomac; the other a report by Maj. Milroy of the 9th Regt. Indiana: "...since that regiment left Indiana, there have been 44 deaths from sickness, and 20...
GLC07687.185
Pope, John, 1822-1892
[Speech of General Pope]
GLC06762.012
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