Civil War Original Period Items

Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper

Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper
Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper
Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper
Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper
Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper
Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper
Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper

Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper

Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper. (Note: additional images are located below the description).

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BROWNLOW'S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Dec. Very rare Civil War publication William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow.

Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his fervently held views on the inferiority of blacks & his unalterable opposition to secession. In 1861 Brownlow's criticism of the Confederacy led the government to shut down his newspapers for 2 years. In December, 1861, Brownlow was arrested on a charge of high treason against the Confederacy.

His first issue under the title noted was dated Nov. 11, 1863 but after just 2 issues it would be suspended until January 9, 1864, and then it would only last until February, 1866. This is a single sheet newspaper because of lack of newsprint. Near the top of the front page the editor explains: "Out of Paper".

We are compelled to appear in a half sheet this week, the operations of Hood having prevented our supply of paper. We have a fine lot on the route somewhere... Among the many fascinating articles are: "Bold Lying by the Rebels" "Belligerent" Flags of Truce--Tricks of the Rebels... " "Hood Looking to Kentucky or East Tennessee! " "South Carolina'Pulling Back' Again" "What the Rebels say of Sherman" "Beauregard Marching on Ft. Complete as a single sheet newspaper, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition. An opportunity for one of the more fascinating newspapers of the Civil War. Please Note: All of our offerings are 100% authentic! We do not offer reprints or reproductions of any kind.

They are guaranteed to be original! For this specific item, A U. The per-item additional cost for folders, portfolios, and presentation cases vary.

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We have been dealers in rare newspapers for over 46 years, serve as consultants to multiple museums, and are members of the American Antiquarian Society. Timothy Hughes Rare Newspapers P. Desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things. Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items".

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  • Item Number: 656376
  • Content: Rare & Early collctible antique original newspaper

Very Rare Parson Brownlow Knoxville TN Tennessee Civil War Rebel 1864 Newspaper