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Boston journal. [Vol. 31, no. 9637 (May 11, 1864)]

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The New York daily tribune. [Vol. XXV, no. 7495 (14 April 1865)]

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox in detail. Includes an account of the events leading up to the surrender and the terms of the surrender. Publishes articles on the dawn of peace, reconstruction, the Battle of Fort Sumter 12-13...

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Boston daily advertiser. [Vol. 105 no. 90 (April 17, 1865)]

Includes information surrounding the events of Lincoln's assassination and selected dispatches announcing Lincoln's death. Declares that John Wilkes Booth is undoubtedly the murderer. Announces that the funeral will take place on Wednesday, April...

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New York times. [Vol. X, no. 2983 (April 13, 1861)]

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...

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Hartford Evening Press. [Vol. 5, no. 265 (November 7, 1860)]

Eagle banner print of Lincoln's victory in the 1860 election. "Let the eagle scream!" Gives election results by state. Also contains public postings and advertisements.

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New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 19, no. 2006 (August 16, 1864)]

Farragut's victory at Mobile.

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New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 19, no. 2044 (December 27, 1864)]

capture of Savannah

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12 miscellaneous newspapers re: Nat Turner, slavery, Lincoln, War of 1812

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Salem observer. [Vol. 9, no. 37 (September 10, 1831)]

Includes a brief description of the aftermath of Nat Turner's Rebellion: "...the insurgents are all taken and killed, except Nat Turner, the leader, after whom there is a warm pursuit... the troops will be discharged shortly... the number of...

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Herald of freedom. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (December 31, 1836)]

Anti-slavery, Civil War, Lincoln, War of 1812.

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