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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
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