Army Report From May 9 War Dispatches Near Richmond
Civil War era field dispatches relay Union forces advancing toward Richmond with 4000 prisoners and a hospital established near the front. Major General Dix confirms Meade's headquarters reports. heavy fighting continues at Spotsylvania and the brigade lines push Lee's defense as general officers and casualty lists circulate.
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Wasuixaron
Fru Liout
Geane
Richmond
Vrodurigkeburg
Wastiserox
M. Stanton
Cenerl Dive
Gen. Meade
Irmy
Wight
Bridig
Hursey
Richwood
Dirgabread
Manecek
Throat Sports
General Grant Among His Satiers Sketches from a Washington Correspondent
A Washington correspondent sketches General Grant at home. The piece portrays Grant dining simply, sharing scant meals with his military household, and stressing frugality and plain living. It notes his modest dress, practical habits, and insistence on personal oversight of affairs amid wartime bustle.
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General Grant
Washington
Pierfonel
Villars
Commissariat
Grant
Genersbin-Qhick
Hong
Phan
Ba Anc
Bia
Questermaster
Tie
Rebel Outrages at Annopolis and Richmond Terror Reports
A rebel inquiry describes systemic mistreatment of captured Union prisoners by Confederate authorities in Richmond and at Annopolis, citing starvation exposure and deprivation. It notes attacks on Union soldiers and movements under Generals Marmaduke and Steele, with cavalry actions near New Orleans and the fall of distant posts amid advancing Union forces.
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Messrs
Wink Mol Goorn
Annopolia
Richmond
Plainon
Dore Willaw
Ayaig Oanerul
Turner
Wei
Munro
Nive
Orleans
Aykansag
Union
Cen
Marmaduke
Wealerem
Chrr
Mauravulaki
Civil War Lectures and Concerts Stir Gettysburg Town
A notice lists lectures by Rev. Jurry Wann at Gettysburg and a Sanitary Fair drive in Philadelphia. It details a Young Folks Concert at Shends & Much ter’s Hall to benefit the Christian Commission, with about $40 raised at admission. Reports of battles and wounded troops from Fredericksburg arrive, with names and units noted as officials request patience until official lists emerge.
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Jury
Gettysburg
Washington
Wangere
Gettysburyg
Severn Active
Che
Shends & Muchter’s
Spacckes
Virginia
To Bhi
Guy
Washinpton
Fredericksburg
Anning
Yeeru
McGreary
Marefred Mover
Dantol Kimuillar
Daniel To. Walt
Peter Keardown
Co. B
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C. N. Farigal
Jesse Abert
Howard Kann
Javoh Pelfor
Tube Claber
Georgia Barchet
Boryt
J. Tilden
Co. G
Hese Naves
Che Phila
Tequizes
Driday
State Legislature Passes Union Memorial and Revenue Reforms
The York Republican reports the Act to establish the Guilty Ly Memorial Association and its aims to defend Rutilefelds fortifications while promoting engaging structures. It notes widespread support, $4,000 raised locally, and key subscriptions from Mon. T. Staveny and Jay Cooke. The piece also covers a reform law increasing revenue via traditional taxes on railroads, banks, and trusts, plus a constitutional amendment to enfranchise soldiers and a political clash with copperheads. The text highlights the election planned for August 2 to decide the amendment and the court's disfranchisement ruling on soldiers now contested by loyalists.
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Gronteur
Intérent
Otforta
Philadelphia
Ad Ciliens
Mon
T. Staveny
Jay Cooke
Tunoder
iMiy Condi
Stace
Hou
Copperhanda
Legiali
Lure
Supreme Court
York
Tribute and memorial notes and bank capital change in county
The item recalls a funeral remembrance for a long-tenured spouse with a ceremonial wreath and memorials at Lexington cemetery, including a widow’s display and a cursory description of grave markers. It also reports the First National Bank of Cotyburg planning a capital increase to $1,000,000 with subscription opportunities announced.
Gettysburg relic collection sought for Great Central Fair funds
Correspondence from Gettysburg citizens in 1804 requests assistance in assembling a trophy collection from the Battle of Gettysburg to exhibit at the Department of Arms and Trophies at the Great Yourts Fair. Letters urge restoration and welcome curious curiosities for sale to aid the United States Sanitary Commission.
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McConavany
Mey
Mittlefeld
Gettysburg
Department of “Arms
Gettyeburg
Margaretta
Meadr
Halvovin
Armin Ant Lea
Ani Valiaz
Battlefeld
Great Central
United States Sanitary Commission
Philadelphia
MaVonatyely
Roberdford
Modert Shonila
John Uke
DW Taylor
UW Bangher
AD Hueler
Ryan Clay
Wo Dinestues
Mos
Spangler
J McUiellan
Samuel Harber
WB Woolf
la Sohicky
CB Manes
TY Danner
Ad Gaver
Jolt
Mulghomiy
Qubert McCurdy
Ainowe
Nrugkl
Jermi le
Parlesvenoitta
BGE
D. McVonaugue
Gol Urossaun
Geotleien
Ettysburg
Pias
Marc Amos
Ars and
Troepees
Mya
Mende
Secon
Times of War Dispatches and Military Movements
A collection of Civil War era dispatches and battlefield notes reports advances along the James River and near Richmond, skirmishes at Dalton and Atlanta, rail disruptions, and officer casualties. Major General Bernard and other leaders are cited with troop movements, rail damage, and strategic positions. Multiple named units, ships, and commanders are referenced including Butler Kuntz Sherman and Stuart as well as mentions of Lee’s army and Leo’s forces.
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Beeretary
Uf Wa Teangvawrers
Benin
Subie Laspisu
Lo Uwoy AL Sesgroy
Cassalry
Cassalry, and Are Now Holding A Position As Our Advance Towards ‘Hishmond
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Kuntz
Suffolk
James River
Peters
Beaurevant
Leo
Kenty
Potmrebarg Ander
Ihaven
Qraud
Legidy Neaureward
Lena P Berner
Cowmarnting
Fragmented wartime dispatches from unknown Confederate theater
Incoherent OCR style report outlines late battle scenes and movements. Mentions Gen Tatler, Gen Gilmore, Gen Butler, and Secretary Stanton with references to Confederate efforts, prisoner aftermath, and transports to Fort Dulawira. chaotic details imply a Civil War battlefield recap with multiple locations and outcomes.
Arrival of Wounded Soldiers After British Victory
Wounded troops arrive by steamboat from Annix Creek to Armary Square Hospital on Seventh Street. Surgeons supervise care. wounds are mostly slight. Report describes bravely, unity, and the orderly transport of the injured, with notes on Civil War context and a later account of military events, hospital establishment, and an officer’s heroism.
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Frias
Chreu
Daudead
Atront Wharf
Annix Creek
Armary Square Hospital
Seventh Street
Cas Val
Bhs
Tha
Piodaighstuay
Mme Batu
Chyngel- Jora
Malmoudy
Aquin Creek
Pepa
Coum
Washington
Thakanmple
Austin
Guneen
James
Wausworth
McDowrit
Laos
Corvor
Gumlidah
Union Party
Nese
Ursing
Wauswanesy
Marjbyad
Monntilo
Sitthy Pyle
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