Presented here is an original issue of the GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES newspaper dated "Number 1066 Monday Evening February 8, 1796 Volume 9". Paper was printed in Philadelphia by John Fenno who had his print shop located at 119 Chestnut Street in the city. Fenno's price for a subscription was eight dollars per annum. This four-page paper is unfolded and measures approximately 12" long x 19" high. The light brown (tan) colored paper specimen is complete but in very fragile condition, wrapped and sealed in a heavy, clear plastic sleeve for protection. Each of the 12" wide pages has four columns that exhibit numerous articles of interest as well as commercial and private ads for the public. Paper was unfolded and the main body is blemish free. However, the edges do suffer from some loss of small, scattered tears and chips. A fine look at post-Rev War Philadelphia in 1796.

(558-513) $75.00

This is an original and complete Vol. VI - No 307 Harper's Weekly magazine. In addition to the famous engraving from the W. Homes painting titled A SHARPSHOOTER ON PICKET DUTY, it has full page engravings of the United States Capital, Summit Station, McClellan on Horseback, Rebel Salt Factory and Rebel Guerrillas. It also has a map of Galveston Harbor and a cartoon Pirate "ALABAMA". In addition it has articles on Snicker's Gap and running the blockade.

(552-120) $150.00

Bottom half of front cover with litho "The War in the Southwest - Adj. Gen. thomas Addressing the Negroes in Louisiana on the Duties of Freedom". Great litho! Article on the Negro troops on front page. Paper is filled with lithos . . . Lookout Mountain . . . the French Iron Clad Fleet . . . The Army of the Potomac at Buckland. Center double page litho "The Danderberg: The Greatest Man-O-War in the World, as she now appears in Wm. H. Webb's Shipyard". Lots of great ads - many for soldier identification badges. VF condition with binding evidence along edge.

(548-63) $35.00

Front cover with pair of lithographs "The Laird Ram "El Monassir' & 'El Toussen' seized by the British Govt.". Great full page litho "The Drummer Boy of Our Regiment - Eight War Scenes". Full page litho "Army of the Potomac - Brook's Brigade of Warren's Corps Crossing Germania Mills Ford". Double page litho "The Army of the Cumberland - The 4th Corps, Under Genl. Gordon Granger, Storming Missionary Ridge". 1/3 page litho of "The Capture of Orchard Knob, Chattanooga by Hazen's and Willich's Brigades nov 23, 1863". 1/3 page litho "Destruction of the Hudson River Steamboat 'ISAAC NEWTON' by Fire Dec 5, 1863. Lots of ads in rear section of paper. Small advertisement clipped next to last page and larger 5"x4" ad clipped on last page.

(548-64) $35.00

Presented here is an original issue of the DAILY REPUBLICAN newspaper dated Lynchburg, VA. Wednesday Morning, January 15, 1862. The four-page paper is Vol. #5, No. 13, and unfolded, measures approximately 22" long x 15" high. The light brown (tan) colored paper specimen is complete but in fragile condition, wrapped in a heavy, clear plastic sleeve for protection. Each of the 10½" wide pages has six columns that exhibit numerous articles of interest as well as commercial and private ads for the public. Paper was folded in quarters at one time and the main center crease or fold suffers from loss of small pieces of the paper. Paper edges also show scattered tears and chips. None large. Print is clearly readable and holds many interested stories with headers like "From Galveston"; "News from the Potomac"; The Militia Bill"; and "From Camp Allegheny" to name a few. A newspaper view of American history from the Shenandoah Valley in Lynchburg, Virginia, dated January 1862.

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Page 2 features a detailed report of the proceedings of the Republican National Convention recently concluded in Chicago, including the full text of the platform adopted, and the results of all three ballots to select a candidate for president (Abraham Lincoln placed second in the first two) and vice president (Hannibal Hamlin). Also contains an editorial on the nominations, brief biographies of the candidates, the letter of John C. Fremont declining a second nomination, and a report on 'Mr. Lincoln at Home', and words for a new campaign song in support of Lincoln. At page 3 is a report of the announcement to Mr. Lincoln of his nomination, and the full text of Lincoln's reply; and notice for a meeting to organize a City Club in support of the Lincoln-Hamlin ticket to be held later that same day.

An especially early endorsement of the Lincoln-Hamlin ticket.

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Dated "Philadelphia, Monday, June 12, 1865". Price two cent, Five column front page measuring 12 x 19" double matted in black and gilt trimmed brown, mounted in a gilt trimmed contemporary frame measuring 19 by 26.75", w/brown paper backing & hang-wire. Paper exhibits slightly darkened mid-fold crease, else clear, clear and entirely legible. Gilt frame edging slightly worn. Else VG & attractive.

Sub-titles in left-most column the flavor and tone of the day: "Philadelphia's Welcome to Her Gallant Sons! The Nation's Honored General Heads the Procession…The Hero of Gettysburg Receives the Plaudits of His Fellow Citzens…Immense Turnout of Citzens….How Lee's Conquerors Looked! Their Bronze Features and their Battle Torn Banners…Reception at Union Refreshment Saloon!…"

Obviously a great and glorious day for denizens of Civil War-era Philadelphia. Fine front page. Superb Philly display piece.

(548-02) $150.00

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Published at Camp Parapet, Jefferson Parish, LA. Monday, March 16, 1863, Vol 1 - No. 2. J.M. Mosher & C. Bennett, 2d, editors & Agents. Camp newspaper, 4pp., measuring 8.75 x 11.5". Lightly chipped round the edges, lightly foxed and semi-fragile throughout.

The 26th Connecticut was a nine month regiment raised at Norwich on 11/10/1862. It was assigned to the Dept. of the Gulf and transported to Louisiana in December, where it was eventually attached to the 19th Corps through August 1863, when it was shipped home for mustering out. During the interim it bivouacked at "Camp Parapet" until late May 1863, when it became engaged in the Siege of Port Hudson through its final surrender on July 9, 1863. All regimental casualties took place during this brief Port Hudson phase. During service the 26th CT lost 55 men killed and mortally wounded and 90 by disease for a total of 145.

This unusual company newspaper was the second issue of "Letter H" published by Private Mosher and Corporal Bennett of the 26th -[the first having appeared on February 22, 1863]. It is not known whether they published any others before the 26th CT was engaged before Port Hudson, but we do know that Corporal Bennett was listed as being wounded there on 5/27/1863.

Much of "Letter H" column space is devoted to debate concerning controversy the regiment's nine month term of service. Although many soldiers signed for nine months service in the summer of 1862, the regiment was not actually called into being until November 10th of that. As a consequence, many "Letter H" correspondents argue, with varying degrees of ferocity that the unit should be sent home in June. As events unfold, the boys are eventually mustered out on August 17th, exactly nine months and one week after being mustered into actual service.

The paper includes soldier poems & and numerous humorous tidbits such as the following:

"Why am the Rebels like a house on fire? Ans: Because it am to be squashed…….Why is a man thout won't enlist like a house that is to be built? Ans: Because it must be drafted…….GREAT EXCITEMENT was occasioned in camp on the morning of Saturday, March 7th, by two soldiers of the 6th Michigan regiment snow balling one another with mud. It lasted about an hour, and was conducted with friendly feelings, when they withdrew from the scene of action."

The poem "Transportation" treats with their sea voyage from New York to Louisiana and is a tribute to Capt. William Bentley of Company "I":

"Who, when our guiding stars had sunk/ In Transport, to their sea-sick bunk!/ Relieved us from hard bread and "junk"-Capt. Bent.

"Who at the galley took his stand/ with sleeves rolled up , and cup in hand/ While brothers "Straps" would sigh for land-Tough Bent.

"Who always will remembered be/ When home is reached, in social glee/ By those who can a good turn see-Bill. Bent"

Superb and unique memento of the gallant 26th CT. Excellent collectible. Accompanied by documentation.

(L11818) $350.00

Dated "Wednesday, July 1, 1863. Vol. XXIII No. 6.939, Price Three Cents." 8pp., 6 columns. Front page "Seat of War" map, measuring 9.25 x 5.5". Jam packed with Lee Invasion war news under the following sub-headings: "The Rebel Invasion-general Meade Occupies Hanover and York-The Rebel Army Cut In Two-Retreat of the Rebels Beyond Carlisle-Strength of Lee's Cavalry-Circuit Made By Stuart's Cavalry-What Their Operations Amount To-The Village of Gettysburg Retaken-The Rebel Attack on our Wagon Train near Rockville."

Newspaper exhibits horizontal fold-mark, and slight chipping round the margins. Else VG. Superb Gettysburg Campaign display piece.

(548-37) $350.00

Front page of Leslie's July 16, 1887 paper framed mounted in a contemporary gold & black antique frame measuring 17 x 12", w/contemporary paper backing and hang-wire. This black and white lithograph depicts George Pickett's widow, La Salle, observing Colonel Cowan of the Philadelphia Brigade returning to Pickett's veterans the sword of an unknown Confederate officer captured July 3rd, 1863. Lower margin caption: "Pennsylvania-Reunion of the blue and the gray on the battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2d, 3d, AND 4th". Exhibits very slight soiling and one tiny darkened spot in the upper left corner. Else VG.

The 1887 Gettysburg meeting of the Pickett's veterans with those of the Philadelphia Brigade was the meeting that broke the ice and paved the way for later re-unions of the former enemies. For Gettysburg buffs, an excellent memento of a landmark reunion.

(475-72) ORIGINALLY $150.00
REDUCED TO $105.00