Lot 288
(Battle Of Gettysburg) An excellent highly-detailed account of the battle of Gettysburg as reported on the front page and within The New York Times, 8pp., July 4, 1863 The front page bears the headlines: The Great Battles - The Enemy Repulsed At All Points - The Death Of Longstreet And BARKSDALE Of Mississippi - A Large Number Of Prisoners - Gen. Sickles' right Leg Shot Off The entire front page carries news of each of the three days of battle, with much detail including generals involved, troop movements, reinforcements brought up, estimated Confederate losses, and so on. Other news includes Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, the military rights Of Colored troops, and Kilpatrick's activity. A fine report, in excellent condition.
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