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Civil War Harper's Weekly, August 31, 1861

This 1861 newspaper has a variety of important Civil War content. The cover features a stunning image of General Lyon and the Battle of Springfield. There is a full page picture of General Scott and the Union Generals. The paper also has a full page picture of Rebel Soldiers, and their uniforms and equipment.

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General Lyon at Battle of Springfield

The Battle of Springfield

Lincoln Seizure of Property

Pennsylvania Avenue

Hampton Burning

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Fremont's Flotilla in St. Louis

General Scott and the Union Generals

Confederate Bowie Knives

AUGUST 31, 1861.]

HARPER'S WEEKLY.

551

PRESENT CONDITION OF THE NEW GUN-BOATS AND MACHINERY IN COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE GOVERNMENT BY NEW YORK BUILDERS.-[SEE PAGE 555.]

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