Obscure 19th Century Press Gratitude Note
We are under many obligations to Rev. A. W. Freeman, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in this city, for copies of the Liberia Herald, Bombay Gazette, Melbourne Argus, Belfast News, and London Times, Daily News, and Illustrated News. They are a rare treat to us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Freeman
Presbyterian Church
Liberia Herald
Bombay Gazette
Melbourne Argus
Belfast News
London Times
Daily News
Letter from the 68th Regiment Camp Locan Greensboro 1562
Epistolary notice from Camp Locan dated August 11 1562 lists Capt Bradford's company soldiers in camp including H C Bradford W N Craw Geo S Lowe and others making 25 men with the rest to join this week. Two wounded Erastus Vinson in knee from axe while erecting tents and Jno Vaughn ill with fever ague but recovery underway. Officers expected to be elected later this week. Delta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Locan
Greensboro
Capt. Bradford
H C Bradford
W N Craw
Geo S Lowe
Geo S Johnson
John B Erwin
Chas D Griffith
David C Beach
C B Sparks
Jas M Baker
Erastus Vinson
Alfred Helfenstein
Jas Jackson
Clark Lindsay
T J Spickwall
Wm H Hutton
Omar Canfield
Philip Held
Benjamin Dresser
Chas W Ward
Jae Vaughn
Virgil Sparks
W P Sparks
Ed Vinson
David Gay
Theodore H Stockwell
Jno. Vaughn
Vinson
Delta
From the Third Indiana Cavalry Correction Notice
A Civil War era letter corrects a regimental capture report stating all prisoners were from Company F, not Company C, and notes no news of importance. The item then shifts to the Wasburn, or Wasurrxcron, agricultural society meeting in Aurora with street opening, fair dates, and committee actions. An official War Department order authorizes arrest of disloyal persons discouraging enlistments, detailing authority, reporting, and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericespure
Borror
Co. F
Co. C
Amicus
Exhibition Premium Rules And Entry Deadlines
All competitors become Society members first. Entries accepted Tuesday the 23d and closed by 6 PM Wednesday. Articles must be entered at the business office before fair grounds. Judges and committees chosen. rewards paid in cash after Friday reports. Police on grounds day and night for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearzoran County Agricultural Society
Aurora
Cobb
Henry Wood
Elijah Greer
George Riggs
Strawder Cheek
E. R. Squibb
Francis Worley
Fair Grounds
P. Cobb
Best Stallions and Premiums Listed at Fair
Section two outlines best stallion categories from four years old to one year, brood mares, and related premiums with values and conditions. Sections cover mares, brood mares with colt requirements, then other classes including mules, fruit, vegetables, grains, and farm implements, all noting premium amounts and exhibit rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanmano Dnavant Houses
Edlasoe
Glesic
Ste Peaet
ibalbGedeysansiaga
Sealep An
Otto
Governi
Energerseseertise
Sisiswe Dienes Regi
Act Porroses
Telelp
Cures for sores and wounds via Holloway's Pills and Ointment
An advertisement claims Holloway's Pills and Ointment can cure sores ulcers blotches and swellings by cleansing humors. It advises soldiers to include the remedies in knapsacks and chest kits and details usage for wounds and inflammation. A watermark warning and prices are noted with warnings about counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Seama
War Department Order on draft evasion and detention
An August 1862 War Department order warns commandants and officials to detain anyone leaving the United States to evade military duty. It allows bonds of 1000 dollars for release, requires immediate reporting of detentions, and urges caution. Governors may issue passes for those leaving without evading duty. Signed by Judge Advocate T. L. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
War Deparmment
Washington
U. S
United States
U.S
Secretary of War
T. L. Turner
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the Commercial
The
Union
Morris, Ripley CO
John Ferris
Joel Colson
G. W. Elrod
G. Woodfill
68Th Regiment
Third
Indiana Cavalry
Wasnixeror
D. C
Turner
Edwin M. Stanton
Auteay Gang, Dearborn Co. Agricultural Society
Rules and Regulations
Jeanet
Agricultural Department
Boquet
Nenes
Neege
Greg Baeene
Seerion
Hay Nike
Horec
Cogeeheawesa Bec
Sheranphitheater
Src
Donnam Sroc
Asec Scence
Ana
Reeseane
Erry
CaTre
Poutiay
Shanghai
Poland
Bramth Poetras
Best Hat
Skc
Bec
Eenee
Pele Elks
parRy
S. Bussel
Dearborn County
Hontoway
New York
Hon Loway
Maiden Lane
Tha
COBB _& CO'S
P. Cobb & CO
Pork Packers
General Agents
Aurora, Ind
Allen
Miller
Wood
Young America
Cook
Roy’s
Cooper’s
O. P. Cobb & Co’s
Surat
N. O. Molasses
Y. H
G. P
Ky. Tofanan
Shoenberger
la Belle
Shoenberger’s and Ironton
Sanderson Bros
Pittsburgh
P Cobb & CO
Dearborn
Ohio
Ripley
Boone County
Kentucky
S. A. Bundy
Joseph Beckett
Thos. Davis
B. Curtis
Cyrus Canfeld
Benjamin Rice
Boone Co
Wheeler & Wilson
Ron
C. P. Cobb & Co
O.P. Cobb & Co. l
O P. Cobb. &Co
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