Bidspirit auction | Civil War Newspaper, New Orleans

Civil War Newspaper, New Orleans Evening Delta, July 14th, 1862 - Important Civil War Daily Newspaper, New Orleans Evening Delta, dated July 14th, 1862, just two months after the capture of New Orleans | Virtually all of this paper's contents are dedicated to news about the Civil War; Replete with detailed information regarding numerous battles (see photos), especially the activity of the Union Army of the Potomac | Published: New Orleans [La.]: The Evening Delta (1852-1863) [New Orleans evening delta] | Paper ceased in 1863 Cf. Capers, G.M. Occupied city: New Orleans under the Federals, 1862-1865. Published as: New Orleans evening delta Nov. 28, 1854 and Apr. 8, 1856. The capture of New Orleans (April 25 – May 1, 1862) during the American Civil War was a turning point in the war, which precipitated the capture of the Mississippi River. Having fought past Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Union was unopposed in its capture of the city itself, which was spared the destruction suffered by many other Southern cities. Many residents resented the controversial and confrontational administration of the city by its U.S. Army military governor, who caused lasting resentment. This capture of the largest Confederate city was a major turning point and an event of international importance.