8 pp., 22” x 16.5, six columns. Front cover features an interesting map—“West Point and York River—Scene of the Battle between the United States Troops under Generals Franklin and Sedgwick, and the Rebel Forces under General Lee.” Action occurring during the opening phase of McClellan’s 1862 Peninsula Campaign. Headlines include: “Terrific Bombardment of Sewall’s Point and Craney Island.—The Monitor…And Other Vessels Engage Rebel Batteries—A Severe Battle at West Point—The Capture of New Orleans—The Late Battle at Williamsburg—The Capture of New Orleans / Important Official Reports.”

Exhibits fold-marks, light chipping at the margins, and light water soiling along right margin. Else VG & entirely legible. An interesting early war Phila. Inquirer loaded with important war news . In protective sleeve w/white card backing.  [jp] [ph:L]

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