Brooklyn

Civil War Harper's Weekly, March 5, 1864

This site features Harper's Weekly Civil War newspapers. These papers allow you to read important information on the war not available elsewhere. They contain incredible illustrations created by eye-witnesses to the historic events depicted. This is a valuable resource for serious students and researchers.

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Libey Prison Escape

1864 Election Editorial

Florida Campaign

Schleswig

Libey Prison Escape

Schleswig Map

Sanitary Commission

Brooklyn Fair

Reconnaissance

Brooklyn

Napoleon Cartoon

You are viewing a fascinating picture of the Sanitary Fair in Brooklyn during the Civil War.  The illustration has many interesting images in and around Brooklyn.