War Clouds Burst Across Nation In Sudden Onset
The week brings a bold rebel offensive along the border as Confederate forces strike at many points before a new levy. Reports speak of heavy casualties near Richmond and Manassas, with Gen. Pope and Gen. Nelson's troops engaging sizable Confederate forces under Jackson and Kirby Smith. Ohio calls for draft extension to meet quotas, urging renewed effort amid northern anxiety and war measures.
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Richmond
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Kirby Smith
Nelson
Manassas
Pope
Arrmy
Jackson
Jessix
McClellan
Centerville
Virginia
Manaesas
Martial Law in Cincinnati and Kentucky Invasion Threats
Rebels led by General Kirby Smith seized Lexington and moved toward the Ohio line. General Wallace assumed command in Cincinnati Covington and Newport as martial law closed stores and marshaled defense. Reports said Lexington Paris and Frankfort evacuated while Cincinnati prepared for possible cross river attack. Congress and Union conventions discuss war policy with urging for full support of Lincoln and measures to raise troops.
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Cincinnati
Covington
New 2
Kirby Smith
Lexington
Ohio River
Len. Wallace
Newport
Frankfort
Paris
Lowe
Inville
Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio
From the 87th Ohio Regiment Visit of ex Gov Dennison
Ex Gov Dennison visits the 87th Ohio Regiment at camp in August 1862 to discuss reorganization for a three year term and prompt bounty. The piece notes regimental prestige, draft bonds, and the contrast with New York regiments, plus patrols in the Shenandoah Valley and Miles’s pontoon bridge preparations for possible engagements with Jackson.
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Dennwon
Shenandoah Valley
Hona
Jackson — Co
Cavy Bansexe
Inax Hanren
Vingissa
Dennison
Stanton
87Th
Tate
Lod
Willian Dennison
New York
Wall Street
Aspinwall
Athens County
Shenandoah
Ashby
N.Y
Hanren
Lilith
Kentucky Rally Call to Defend Home and State
The Kentucky governor urges every citizen to arm and rally to protect homes and property as Confederate forces threaten invasion. He calls Kentuckians to unity, obedience to commanders, and a swift, collective defense across the state. The message is dated August 1, 1862 in Frankfort.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Robinson
D.C
Fraygrant
Nelson
New York
Worhington
Gove
Proclamation extends drafting and recruiting in Ohio 1862
Governor David Tod extends the time for commencing the militia draft to September 16 1862 and extends recruiting for new and old regiments. The note urges voluntary enlistment in Ohio with pay bounty and transport to regiments, citing need to meet quotas and avoid drafting. Local Military Committees are instructed to collect names and provide district credits and counts.
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Coreyses
Secretary of War
Ohio
Wen
David Tod
Reports Describe Gen Pupa praised and battlefield care
Dispatches note Gen Pupa praised by Government and others as nearly 1000 government clerks aided the dead and wounded. Gen Wadsworth organized transport of the injured. A later report from War Stenton Junction claimed Jackson moved near Bristow and burned bridges, tore up track, and captured guards and prisoners.
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Pupa
Wadsworth
Privat
Warstenton Junction
Jackson
Bristow
Manassas
Army Commanders and Attachments Reported in War Gazette
War Gazette lists Gen Burnside commanding his corps with detachments assigned to Gen Pope. Gen McClellan leads the portion of the Army of the Potomac not sent to Pope. Gen Pope commands the Army of Virginia with forces attached. Maj Gen Halleck is General in Chief. E D Townsend AAG.
Surgeons Required at Washington in Fever Stricken Area
Dispatch from Col Thomas A Scott reports heavy losses after a decisive battle and requests all available surgeons be sent to Washington tonight. Commander Winston dies of fever in Key West as reports of yellow fever spread aboard ships and crews.
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Washington
Winston
Key West
New York
R. R. Curler
Nassau
Frank Winston
Roxbury
Mass
Huntsville
The
Isaacs
Cuyler
Albatross
St. Lawrence
Rebel activity and telegraph cut report from Louisville
Aug 31 dispatch from Bowling Green says Buckner forces hold Tompkinsville with rebel scouts near Langley and Chain Bridge. Telegraph cut at State Line cuts Nashville comms while Pope reports Heininglumen corps ready to advance amid heavy firing and rumors of rebel maneuvers at Washington and local engagements.
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I Rle
Louisvallis
Bowling i Green
Tompkinsville
State Line
Nashville
Morton
Galt House
Menry
Chain Bridge
Wasuixctos
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