Description: Original May 17, 1864 The American Republican, West Chester, PA Newspaper. Front page, 1+ column Great Battles Between Grant and Lee, details of fighting beginning w the crossing of the Rapidan, (Battle of Spotsylvania Court House). Much more on the fighting on page two and some more on page three.. Brief news on death of JEB Stuart. Front page nearly 1/2 column on the widow of major Booth, commander of Fort Pillow, visiting surviving members of her husband’s command. Gave a patriotic speech, carrying a bloody flag. Front page hanging of cotton speculator (B. W. Wooster) by African American cavalry unit after Wooster proclaimed the massacre at Fort Pillow was just. Front page, 1/4 column article of Confederates using women as spies. Front page, brief article that the Confederates might as well give up if Lincoln wins re-election. 1/4 column article on Lee’s plan based oin intercepted letter. Other topics of local, state, national and international interest. ~18in x 26in. ~4pages. In protective sleeve. If you are interested in old books, newspapers, documents and paper memorabilia, please check out others items I have for bids. We do combine, when possible, like items, to save on shipping(11).(12-2BBB-22)VG condition. Age and wear indications. Wear & tear mostly at edges, folds and spine Foxing/soiling/staining/toning. Folded. Study pictures closely to ascertain condition.
Price: 19.95 USD
Location: Port Deposit, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-25T00:08:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: vintage newspaper
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
