Vol. LXIII. 4 pp. [rag paper], 7 columns, measuring 25 x 19”. Exhibits light to medium chipping at the extremities, and along vertical and horizontal fold-lines, while remaining intact. Also patches of light foxing, while remaining entirely legible. Else good, though somewhat fragile, in protective sleeve.

This Sept. 8^th issue appeared at the mid-point between the July battle and President Lincoln’s November 19^th Address. Not surprisingly, the paper contains numerous tidbits pertaining to the war and the recent fight. For example the front page heading, “Disinterment of Bodies”, t noting the recent directive of General Darius Coach prohibiting the disinterment of bodies in the Department of the Susquehanna through August and September [to avoid the stench, especially in Gettysburg]. Under the heading “Valuation of Husbands”, comes news that “Several females of New York city have sent in claims to the comptroller for the loss of husbands killed during the late riots. The estimates of value of the deceased vary greatly, ranging from ten thousand to as low as two thousand dollars..”

The second page contains a lengthy letter from Lincoln explaining his uncompromising stance toward the rebels; Also an account of the destruction of the Adams County Iron Works of Abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens’ by the Rebels on June 23^rd. Also a note from Westminster, MD that 20 ladies had been arrested on a charge of disloyalty for feeding Rebels during General Lee’s late invasion. Also note a concerning the black 54^th Massachusetts Regiment, quoting a regimental surgeon on treatment of blacks in Rebel hospitals in the wake of the assault on Ft. Wagner. Also news of the recuperation of Lieut. Col. Dudley of the 19^th Indiana [Iron Brigade], at the Littlestown residence of Ephraim Myers. Wounded in the first day’s fight, just above the right ankle, after complications, Dudley’s foot was eventually amputated, but, the Colonel was now sufficiently recovered to depart for home.

The most important item, however, is a letter from local attorney David McConaughy, informing the editor that he has negotiated the purchase of land on Cemetery Hill which would form the core of the expanding property acquisitions that would culminate in the establishment of the Gettysburg National Military Park.

Magnificent 1863 Gettysburg newspaper collectible.   [JP]

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