War News From Rapidan and Knoxville Campaigns
Gen Hays with the Potomac Army engaged a large enemy force south of the Rapidan near Morton's Ford with heavy losses and a withdrawal. Merrill reached Orange Court House finding little enemy, rebels repack Cumberland Gap near Knoxville and Chattanooga reports note weakened right wing and Logan back at Huntsville. Deserters tally 148 in January and 110 this month. John Morgan rumored ready for another raid.
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Hays
Potomac Army
Rappahannock
Morton’s Ford
Merrill
Orange Court House
Chancelloraville
Rapidan
Knoxville
Cumberland Gap
Schofield
Chattanooga
Logan
Huntsville
Longstreet
John Morgan
General Scammon Captured After Confederate Raid on Ka Nawha
General Scammon and two aides were seized at Red House on the Ka Nawha after the steamer B Levi, carrying lumber and forage from Gallipolis, was forced to anchor in darkness. Fifty men of the 22nd Virginia volunteers boarded at dawn, exposing Scammon as a civilian in disguise and leading to his capture and the boat’s destruction. The blame lies with the vessel’s officers for the surprise.
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Scammon
Red House
Kanawha
Levi
Gallipolis
22Nd Virginia Volunteers
Rebel threat near Knoxville steady with Longstreet forces
The article warns of trouble with rebels around Knox ville as Longstreet leads a heavy force to seize soil. It criticizes management and fears a bad repulse unless a change soon. It urges General Schofield to act decisively and rally wavering columns.
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Knoxville
Longstreet
Schofield
Promotion Rules by Seniority Emphasized by Gov Brough
Ohio regiments promote by seniority rather than personal recommendations. Exceptions only for intemperance. A military court settles competency after appointment. No officer loses promotion rights due to a commanding officer’s opinion. Detailing officers on duty removes them from the line of promotion during detached service.
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Gov.Brough
Ohio
Bishop Ames Seizes New Orleans Methodist Churches
By authority from the War Department Bishop Ames of the M E Church visited New Orleans to occupy the South Methodist churches and install loyal pastors. Secessionists blocked him from one church by preaching themselves but he later took possession and preached there. Bishop Ames returned from the South a few days ago.
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War Department
Ames
M. E. Church
New Orleans
Methodist Church
J. L. McKeown
Union Chapel
Cincina
Soath
Famous female orator to speak in Cincinnati on the 16th
Anna Mins Dickonson the renowned female orator will deliver one of her popular lectures in Cincinnati on the evening of the 16th instant.
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Anna
Dickonson
Cincinnati
Gov Brough Dismisses Drunken Officer in Columbus
Gov. Brough quickly telegraphed the Secretary of War for dismissal after encountering a drunken officer on Columbus streets days ago. The officer apologized and begged reinstatement, but the order stood despite friends' efforts.
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Gov. Brough
Columbus
Secretary of War
Letter from the 75th Regiment at Folly Island SC
A front line letter from Foury Isnanxp 8.C. dated Jan 26 1864 from Folly Island South Carolina describes the barren island, drills, climate, and proximity to Charleston. It lists battles the regiment participated in and notes health, leadership under Col Al Tartis, and soldiers re enlisting for veteran service with hopes of returning home in spring.
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Athens County
Folly Island
South Carolina
Charleston Harbor
Charleston
Beauregard
Gilmore
Monterey
McDowel Franklin
Cross’ Keyes
Slaughter Mountain
Freemans Ford
White Sulpher Springs
Waterloo Bridge
Bull Run
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Hagerstown
Forts
Waynen
Gregg
C. L. Wilson
Spor
Jolly Fellows Encourage Service as Term Ends Near
A fragmentary call to service rallies men to join without fear of remaining after term expires. The speaker urges an even start for all, with a spirited invitation to come along and maintain morale.
Letter From the 39th Regiment Camp Detachment Ohio Volunteers
A brief update from Camp Detachment, 39th Ohio Volunteers, near Elk River. The letter notes re-enlisted men remaining encamped, a bridge project at risk from rising rivers, and an Ath ens attack by rebel cavalry. It highlights rapid recruitment of colored troops under General Dodge and defends Major Lathrop's remarks about reenlistment. Weather is mild and health good.
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Onio Vou
Epiron Massencer
Ohio Brigade
Elk River
Athens
Alabama
Tennessee River
Adams
9Th
Winois Mounted Infantry
Dodge
South
Lathrop
89Th Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio
39Th O.Y
Military call to recruit thirty infantry companies
Ohio War Department orders counties to supply recruits with county Military Committee recommendations. Nonmilitary applicants need county endorsements. military recruits require written consent from regiment or company commanders. Conditional appointments issued before March. if targets unmet, units consolidated and ranks assigned by headcount. Recruits active in past week. Washington and Athens counties contribute. reported by Idarietta Register.
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War Department
Ltis
United States
Gowrn
Adj
Ohio
Washington ‘County
Fearing
Salem
T7th
1St Cavalry
Athens County
Idarietta Register
Colonel TR Stanley Thanks Athens County Ladies for Sanitary Fair Support
The letter from Col. LT. R. Stanley to Mrs. E. D. Stewart, secretary of the Athens County Sanitary Fair, expresses gratitude for the fair, praising the ladies and honoring the men under his command, especially the Eighteenth, and promises his photograph for the town. He notes the soldiers’ sacrifices and requests the town’s continued care and kindness.
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R. Stanley
BE. D. Stewart
Athens County
Athens
Heaven
TR. Stanley
Chivalrous Assault Feuds and Dye Color Ads Remain
A fragment notes a rare chivalrous assault with few deaths and mentions Suveus Assuetr, Tomi Colons, and Stevens family dye colors sold by druggists nationwide. The piece urges continued pursuit of the culprits with ads mounted by ladies across the country.
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Suveus Assuetr
Tomi
Stevens
Arkansas Governor Election Set For March Twenty Eighth
Current events note an Arkansas gubernatorial election due March 28. Other items include dates for a State Pair at Columbus September 13 to 16, a fire at St Joseph College and Convent in Perry County with $70,000 loss, and various Civil War era notes on laws taxes and local incidents.
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St. Joseph College
Catholic
Nedy Somerset
Perry Co
Proclamation by the Governor Calls Ohio to Enlist
Governor Joan Brovan urges Ohio citizens to join the Union army as President Lincoln orders two hundred thousand additional troops alongside the existing three hundred thousand. He warns against delays, notes current and future quotas, and appeals for vigorous recruiting and immediate action within thirty days.
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Ohio
United States
Joan Brovan
Basil Duke Paroled To Camp Chase After Ohio War Dept Order
Basil Duke the rebel colonel close associate of John Morgan is moved from the penitentiary to Camp Chase by War Department order. The warden delays surrender until Governor's order arrives. Duke gains camp freedom within picket lines. Morgan plans a northern cavalry raid though Duke may escape before. An army officer notes soldiers carry Troches for colds and Holloway's remedies are advertised. auctions advertise items “at your own price.”
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Basil Duke
John Morgan
War Department
Camp Chase
Merion
Ohio
Duke
Alabama
Kentucky
Indiana
General Morgan
Ohio State Journal
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Arkansas
Tue
Dr. Rhrenis
Bradden Farms
James River
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Arntreauids
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Johannah Mariah Meckwelder
Bethlehem
James B. Clay
Henry Clay
Congress
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Montreal
Canada
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Walbanon
Lebanon
Morgan
Gov
Gama
Missouri
St. Louis
Exectrive
ColuMeus
Brown
Holloway
County
Carter
I Evans
Edward Furguson
Willia Harrington
John Jones
Miranda Myers
M Mann
Jane Mann
John
Edward H. Guthrie
Gallia County
Truman Guthrie
S. B. Pruden
C.C. Pruden
Silas Pruden
Elas
Eliza Parker
Alexander H. Parker
Albert G. Parker
Ann Maria Parker
William S. Parker
Silas Parker
Washington
Pennsylvania
Joshua W. Denman
Ohio University
Alexander Township
Joseph Parker
Ruth Parker
A.G
H. T. Brown
Atty’s
Pet'r
53Rd Regiment
Ohio Veteran Volunteers
Tarek
Lieut. F. Statnen
O. Serg
D. M. Burcerip
Ames Tp. Corp
F. H. Work
Plymouth
O. Corp
W. W. Jonson
Big Ian
O. L. Barurs
Ironton
O. C
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J.W. Fulton
O. W
Selig & CO
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N. B
Rexsant Y Sloter
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Tenn
Charlotte Anthony
Hiram Anthony
Jerusha Anthony
Crawford County
de Bonny
Elijah Sloter
James Dickey
Elijah Slater
W.W. Wickham
S. S. Knownes
FE. A. Wilson
Williamsburgh
Kings Co
New York
Tfyhe Board of Examiners
J.H. Pratt
Cristadoro
J. Cristadoro
Astor House
CO. W. Ordway
E. Cone
Gen Brown
Hamden
Jackson House
Cone
Saponifier
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co
Philadelphia
Walnut Street
Pittsburg
Pitt St
Duquesne Way
M.P
N.Y
DR. Sweet
Stephen Sweet
Connecticut
Ohio River
Murrysville
Swan Long Bottom
Meigs Co
Wees
Janes Bond
Peter Grosvenor
Charles H. Grosvenor
Jalvary Morris
Cosran
Meney KR
BN Ict Principet Depot
Broadway
Jared Maris
Ltherme
Ayer
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