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Civil War Harper's Weekly, January 2, 1864

Harper's Weekly was published during the Civil War to keep the country informed on the critical events of the War. It contained fascinating first person reports of the battles and stunning illustrations drawn by eye-witnesses to the battles. Today, these newspapers serve as an incredible resource for those interested in this period of history.

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Weekawkin

McClellan's Presidential Prospects

Death of General Buford

Flying Machines

Christmas Story

Germania Ford

History of Flying Machines

Battle of Mine Run

Battle of Missionary Ridge

Mine Run Battle

New Years Day

Fisk & Hatch

VOL. VIII.—No. 366.]

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the Year 1863, by Harper & Brothers, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern District of New York.

NEW YORK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1864.

$3,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.

a. Overhang protecting Propeller.—b. Rudder.—c, c, c, Hatches.—d. Engineer's Store-Room.—e. Engine-Room.—f. Fire-Room.—n. Boilers.—h. Coal-Bunker.—i. Turret-Chamber.—k. Turret.—l. Pilot-House.—m. Men's Quarters.-- n. Officers' Quarters.—o. Captain's Cabin, p. Anchor-Chamber.—r. Ventilator.—s. Anchor-Well.—t. Ram.—u, u. Lockers for Stores.—v. Smoke Stack.—1, 2, 3, 4. 5. Water-tight Bulkheads.

DIAGRAM OF MONITOR "WEEHAWKEN," SUNK IN CHARLESTON HARBOR, DECEMBER 6, 1863.-[SEE NEXT PAGE.]

FREDERICK VII., LATE KING OF DENMARK.—[SEE NEXT PAGE]

CHRISTIAN IX., PRESENT KING OF DENMARK,—[SEE NEXT PAGE]

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