Type Daily newspaper Political alignment Republican | Publisher John Eaton Ceased publication September 11, 1869 | |
The Memphis Daily Post was a daily newspaper that reported on the lives of freedmen in Memphis, Tennessee after the American Civil War.
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History
It was founded by John Eaton, former Superintendent for Negro Affairs in the Department of Tennessee, and began publication in January 1866. John Eaton was the chief editor; however, he was assisted by his brother Lucian. The paper was unable to receive high advertising revenue due to its support for civil rights and most of its subscribers were poor, so it discontinued publication after four years. In its four years of publication, the newspaper's name was changed four times. From January 15, 1866 to February 10, 1866, the newspaper was published as the Memphis Morning Post. From February 11, 1866 to February 25, 1866, the paper was published as the Memphis Post. For a majority of its publication from February 27, 1866 to April 25, 1868, it was published as the Memphis Daily Post. It was called the Memphis Evening Post from April 27, 1868 to September 11, 1869 when it ceased publication.
The paper was moderately Republican and was focused on equality. The paper offered support for the Alaska Purchase, stating that it would allow the United States to grow its commerce in the Pacific.
Weekly
From February 17, 1866 to December 23, 1869, Eaton published a weekly version of the paper called the Memphis Weekly Post.