Lincoln and Grant clash over Vicksburg reinforcements reveals fate of the campaign
A circulated reminiscence recounts General Grant pleading for 16 000 troops to press the Vicksburg operation, with President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton grilling Leggett on West forces before granting the needed forces. The piece credits Leggett for guiding Grant and notes the Union entry into Vicksburg.
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Ant
Newtle
Lincoln
Stanton
Grant
Vicksburg
Washington
Io War Department
M. D. Leggett
Clio
Genera
Leggett
General Leggett
Cleveland
Detroit
Firat
Washington Cor
N. Y
Young Ohioian's Civil War Record Praised by Tribune
B B Moore of Harrisville Ohio sends his Civil War story claiming he eclipses all others in service. Born October 22 1848 he ran away to enlist December 22 1861 in the Forty third Regiment Volunteer Infantry. He recounts marches down the Ohio and Mississippi to New Madrid Missouri and the capture of that island, the pursuit to Pittsburgh Landing and Corinth and the defense of Inland No 1 opposite Missouri, detailing battles and movements with pride in a long military record.
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Texas
Rogera
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Senn
Atlanta
Savannah
Ill
Columbian
Raleigh
N. C
Richmond
Washington
Souwaylte
Forty-third Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Forty-third Ohio
Chicago Tribune
Ohio
B. Moore
Harrisville
Tribune
Morrison
Pittsburgh Landing
Corinth
Prioe
Pikes Made By Governor Brown In Early Civil War Era
The Georgia Historical Society houses pikes ordered by Governor Joseph E Brown at the start of the Civil War. Wooden shafts six feet seven inches with four iron bands and an eighteen inch blade. a spring system held by triggers, meant for defense though deemed impractical and mostly a curious relic. Some pikes were sent to Savannah to defend Port Pulaski, never used, described as primitive weapons amid war clouds and a looming invasion.
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The
Georgia Historical Society
Joseph S. Brown
Will Hy
South
Balaklava
Brown
Julius Cesar
Savannah
Port Pulaski
Cluo
Evening World
Saved From Death A Civil War Era Clemency Tale
Anguished appeals over a Pennsylvania soldier executed for sleeping on post amid fatigue were led by Mr. Kelley who secured a three day reprieve from Lincoln. Kelley found mercy warranted, obtained a pardon, and the man, who later lost an arm at Petersburg, returned to duty and earned gallantry honors. Random Shots notes veterans in town politics, army retirement bills, and Soldiers Home funding.
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W. O. Kelley
Pennsylyanis
Washington
Kelley
Richmond
Lincoln
Patersburg
Cleveland
Sroy
House Military Committee
Bng
Fremont
Marion
Ind
Beuwyiven
Grand Army of the Republic
R Spaniel
Fashion Notes on Gowns and Velvet Accents in 19th Century Styles
The article surveys fall and year fashion, detailing gown silhouettes, velvet underskirts, and polonaise dresses. It highlights sleeves with velvet cuffs, high armsewn fits, and the lack of frills in expensive tailor pieces. It notes decorative bodices, passementerie, and double vest combinations, plus Supper jackets popular with couturiers and duchess styles.
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New York
Ateler
Lincolnshire
Duchess of Fire
Worth's Liver Pill Ad for Buffalo Dispensary
An 1890s style advertisement touts Worth's Dispensary Liver Pills made by the Mipican Association at 663 Main Street Buffalo. It claims tiny sugar coated pellets act as a gentle laxative and cathartic with one pellet per dose and three to four for stronger effect. It emphasizes freshness via hermetically sealed vials and contrasts with larger pills in boxes.
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Worth
Dispensary
Mipican Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Wornd
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Saveur, Meapenanes
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W. T, Fitzgerald
Washington, D, C
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Stanle
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