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June 22, 1863

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, June 22, 1863.

* Winchester Virginia VA - Rebels invading Pennsylvania prior to Gettysburg and more 
* Original Civil War era complete issue w/ MAP on cotton & rag paper   * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
* Great reading and/or would make a unique gift idea 


This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin tears) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "THE BATTLE OF WINCHESTER, The Rebel Line of Advance---Positions of the Union Forces"

Headlines in this issue includes: "THE BATTLE OF WINCHESTER" "Authentic Details Of the Contest" "The Rebels Attacks Repulsed" "THE REBEL INVASION" "Small Detachments of Rebels Still in Pennsylvania" "Movements of the Rebels in Maryland" "Occupation Of Frederick By Them" "Lee Claims Another Victory" and much more. Nice to read about the Civil War as it was happening. MAKES A GREAT UNIQUE GIFT.
 
The Second Battle of Winchester was fought June 13June 15, 1863, in Frederick County and Winchester, Virginia, as part of the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War. As ConfederateLieutenant GeneralRichard S. Ewell moved down the Shenandoah Valley in the direction of Pennsylvania, his corps defeated the Union Army garrison commanded by Maj. Gen. Robert H. Milroy, capturing Winchester and numerous Union prisoners.

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