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1862 Civil War Map... Corinth Mississippi...
Item # 540153
May 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 17, 1862 This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for a large tear on pages 5-6 (unrelated area)) 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 a back page map: "THE RECENT SKIRMISH NEAR CORINTH, Position of Farmington, Chester Creek and Surroundings."
Headlines in this issue includes: "Important From the Southwest," "Account of Gen. Pope's Brilliant Affair at Farmington,"Reported Capture of Pensacola by the Union Forces," "The Advance of the Union Army Towards Richmond," "Rebel Attack on our Wagon Trains," "Splendid Conduct of our Troops in the Battle of Williamsburg," and much more.
Category: Yankee