Three Original 1864 Civil War Newspaper: Sherman Atlanta Campaign and "The War in Tennessee..Our troops attacked and routed the enemy."

William Sherman

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Collection of three historic issues of The New York Times printed during the Civil War. 1864. First issue is dated November 22, 1864 issue, New York, NY. The first front-page story in this issue is on General William Sherman and his army's movement. In part: "Sherman's Movement...A Mistake of the enemy at Atlanta, the Rebels rush in for plunder, Nine Hundred of them are captured...The morale of the entire army is unequaled, and the vigor and determination of Gen. Sherman will push it triumphantly through the glorious work it has to do..." Most of the articles on the front page are war-related. Slight wear. Comes with another Vintage newspaper printed during the Civil War. The New York Times, December 13, 1864 issue, New York, NY. The entire front page of this historic war-dated paper has stories of the War including "The War in Tennessee." In part: "...Seventy-four shots were fired at it, doing, however, no damage...Our troops attacked and routed the enemy. The Federal loss was four killed and forty wounded. The enemy's loss is unknown..." Slight wear and light foxing. The 3rd is also a Civil War The New York Times, newspaper . October 7, 1864 issue, New York, NY. The first front-page story is on a clash between rebel forces and Sherman's garrison at Allatoona. In part: "At 6 o'clock yesterday morning the enemy attacked with artillery and infantry ... every move of the enemy was handsomely repulsed with severe loss to the rebels... leaving their dead and 400 to 600 wounded in our possession..." Front page is war-related. Slight wear, rough around the edges. All 3 in excellent condition.

Item #5677

Price: $225.00