The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

The Chicago Tribune Reports the End of the Civil War-- Part 3: "Richmond Is Ours"

Headlines from the April 4, 1865 paper:

NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

RICHMOND IS OURS.

The Old Flag Floats Over the Rebel Capital.

RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG EVACUATED.

Gen. Weitzel's Negro Troops Occupy the City.

THE CITY ON FIRE--  LARGE NUMBER OF GUNS CAPTURED.

Retreating Towards Danville--  Grant in Close Pursuit.

GREAT REJOICING ALL OVER THE NORTH.

The President About to Issue Another Amnesty Proclamation.

More to Come.  --Old Secesh




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