Dates include: December 27, 1860 (SC secedes, "The Union Dissolved"); March 20, 1862 (Monitor and Merrimac Duel); December 10, 1863 (Battle of Chattanooga); December 17, 1863 (Siege of Knoxville); April 20, 1865 (Lincoln's Assassination issue); May 4, 1865 (Johnston's Surrender and Booth's Death). Each issue appears to be 4 pages and is shrink-wrapped against a piece of foam core.

Not examined out of the wrapping, but the newspapers show typical light stains and age toning, appearing to be in good condition.