Original 1862 Civil War Newspaper New York Times May 18 USS Monitor Corinth 8pg For Sale

Original 1862 Civil War Newspaper New York Times May 18,1862 USS Monitor Corinth 8pg

Original 1862 Civil War Newspaper New York Times May 18,1862 USS Monitor Corinth 8pg

Up for sale is a 100% authentic, complete 8-page original historical issue of The New-York Times dated Sunday, May 18, 1862 (Vol. XI—No. 3323). This historic paper is packed with highly detailed, front-and-back dispatches covering major naval and land battles of the American Civil War.Key Content & Historical Highlights:

• The Battle of Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling): Front-page dispatch sent directly to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton regarding the naval repulse seven miles below Richmond.
• USS Monitor & Ironclad Fleet Named: The text explicitly lists the iconic Union fleet involved in the action, including the Monitor, Galena, Aroostook, Port Royal, and Naugatuck.
• Explosion of the Great Gun: Firsthand report detailing the dramatic bursting of the massive 100-pounder main gun on board the Naugatuck during the bombardment of the Confederate forts.
• Western Theater—Gen. Halleck’s Army: Full-page coverage on Page 8 direct from the "Camp on the Corinth Road, Miss." detailing the anticipation of the Siege of Corinth.
• Confederate Armistice Rumor: Reports on rumors that Confederate General Beauregard seeks a ten-day armistice. Includes accounts from Southern deserters noting that the rebel army is "greatly demoralized" and facing severe food and coffee shortages.
• "The War and Its Lessons" Editorial: A powerful 1862 editorial discussing the long-term domestic impacts of the conflict, national debt, and the rugged, hardened nature of the soldiers in the field.

Condition & Preservation:
This item is an authentic, period-printed piece from 1862, not a modern reproduction or facsimile. The main masthead banner title remains fully intact, centered, and beautifully preserved for display or framing. The typography and text columns remain crisp and fully legible throughout the paper. Shows natural age-toning, minor edge wear, and typical minor chipping along the margins consistent with 19th-century newsprint.

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