Civil war broadsides, posters and prints [Decimalized .01-.12]

Grand Historic Mirror of the American War

Civil War broadside advertising a three day exhibition (June 26-28, 1862) in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, of Robert Pearson's artistic rendition of the "Progress of the War illustrated with startling dioramic accompaniments!" Also, to be accompanied...

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Grand Civic, Military, and Firemen's Celebration

Civil War broadside advertising the Fourth of July celebration "in Honor of the 10th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers." Outlines the schedule for the festivities. Printed by Samuel Bowles & Company. Docketed "From George W.W. Gray of Springfield...

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Second Grand Premiums by the Washington Library Co in aid of the Riverside Insitution!

Civil War broadside advertising a raffle and engraving sale organized for the Riverside Institute, which provided "a home for soldiers' and sailors orphans." The prizes, whose values are listed only, "consist of Works of Art, Painting, Statuary, &c."...

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The Voice of the Draft

Civil War broadside of a sermon preached by Reverend Potter, printed by the New Bedford Mercury Press. Supports the draft and criticizes those who try to avoid service in the Civil War.

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Address to the People of the United States, by the General Anti-Slavery Convention, of nearly 4,000 People, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 11, 1845

Abolitionist circular derived from an anti-slavery convention. Discusses the history of slavery, its relationship to the constitution, the Liberty Party, and the threatening influence of the "Slave Power."

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The Soldier's Camp Companion

Title continues: "Containing the most important information in relation to the Soldiers' Duty, Pay, Rations, Allowances, County (in money and Land), how to apply for it, who is entitled to it, &c. Compiled from the late U S Laws, with Advices and...

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[Certification of the Civil War service of William B. Swingle]

Signed by Shaffer as P.C. (Post Commander) and Layton T. Smith as Post Adjutant. Partially printed certification that Swingle had "served as a Union Soldier... in Company A, 137th Regt Pennsylvania Volunteers and also in Battery D, 6th New York...

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[Maine newspaper with full page announcement the pro-emancipation "State Liberty Convention" on 3-4 July 1845]

The masthead of the paper is torn off. Contains articles on slavery, religion, African colonization, and short blurbs on Mormons and possible declaration of war by Mexico. The Liberty Convention (for emancipation) announcement appears on p. 4, and...

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Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic

Color drawing of a parade along the national mall in Washington, D.C., with the capitol building visible in the distance. "Sparks from the Camp Fire" is written at the bottom right. The date is that of the parade.

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The Battle for Stone River or Murfreesboro

Civil War lithograph "representing Gen. Palmer's Division, Col. Scribner's and Col. John Beatty's Brigades and the Regular Brigade, on the 31st of December, 1862; as seen from the position of the 15th and 19th Regulars while supporting Guenther's...

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Stump Speaking

Civil War print of a man addressing a crowd. A note at the bottom indicates it was "Engraved by Goupil & Company after a painting by George Caleb Bingham." Another notes that it was "Reproduced at the Lakeside Press by Donnelly Sheet Fed Gravure."

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Soldier's Dream of Peace

Civil War print of a soldier sleeping with a image of his dream above him. A poem is written below the print describing the dream. Labeled as a "presentation plate to the patrons of the Philadelphia Enquirer, 1865."

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