Indiana Civil War News and Subscriptions Update
A Indianapolis reader notes how to verify subscription expirations by matching issue numbers to paid numbers. The column lists Indiana soldiers stationed at Evansville and Chattanooga, including names such as August Thomas, C and Jno. D. Moore, K, with injuries and transfers to Nashville and Memphis. It reports Calvary and infantry units' casualties, a Terre Haute rendezvous for the 18th Indiana, and reflects on missing casualty lists from the county after the 27th milt engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Thomas
Indiana
U.S. General Hospital
Evansville
C. Sanders
Georgia
Jno. D. Moore
Chattanooga
Nashville
B. J. Spooner
83D
Erhart Sidell
Co. C
Terre Haute
H. West
4Th
Indiana Cavalry
H. A. Werzel
37Th Indiana
Chittanooga
Memphis
J. Stanmere
J. N. Runnion
Enrollment Law Seeks Volunteers And Draft Provisions
The synopsis outlines a new enrollment law allowing the President to call volunteers for one to three year terms with staged bounty payments. If quotas aren’t met in fifty days, a draft will fill remaining needs. drafts include transportation and are for one hundred percent more than required. Conscription rules apply to minors, with penalties for improper enlistment. The act also governs crediting volunteers to states, residency proofs for naval enlistees, and punishment for enlistment of underage individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ward, &c
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Naval Service of
United States
Catia Factory
Secretary of ‘War
Casualties of the 37th Regiment Near Mancherra Georgia
The 37th Regiment reports ongoing skirmishing near Manerra Georgia with 3 killed and 12 wounded since May 28. Casualties include Thomas Lawrence and Robert C. Stewart killed by shell fragments and severe injuries to others. Aggregate strength 271, sickness and battle losses reducing numbers amid a lull in operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manrerra
Eorrox Commercian
Thomas Lawrence
Ball
Robert C. Stewart
Albert G. Delap
John Alfred
John Spears
John Elliott K
Slight
John B. Reeve
Henry Maynard
Joshua Baker
John Hefferman
Lewis Love
Theodore W. Ong
Westenholm
William Harrold
Frank Hughes
John Hicks
John Douglas
Coleman
Burk
John Palmer
John Godert
Joshua Alfred
From the 83d Regiment at Kennesaw Mountaintop
Ephor Commerciat writes from Kennesaw Mountain Georgia on June 21 describing camp life under rain and mud with a “shebang” shelter. He notes heavy fighting near Acworth and Kennesaw, Hooker’s advance, and rumors of Johnston’s retreat while the 83d contemplates surrounding the mountain position and capturing soldiers and artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor Commerciat
Mother Earth
Shebang
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
South
Acworth
Kinesaw Mountain
Hooker
55Th Blinos
Johnston
Chattahoochie River
Civil War Dispatch Updates Units and Morale
General Rosseau maneuvers on the left while another force swings around the right. The Johnnies seem at risk of being trapped. The 83d reports no casualties since the last update. Health is good and rations are ample as troops remain hopeful and confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Johnson
Morton
Baker
Rosseau
W. F.S
Suai
Soltiers
Perfon
Hothowar
New Yorke
Lonpoy
Hor.loway
Maiden Lane
New York
Holloway
N. B
Shaw
Thomas Holloway
N. Y
Aurora
T. M. Gibson
New Telescope for Moore's Hall College Debuts
The Henry Fitz Jr telescope from New York City arrives at Moore's Hall College. It features a 44 inch object glass, 7 foot focal length, eyepieces 59 to 300 power, equatorial mount, finder and diagonal eye piece. Promoted as first class by Lewis M Rutherford. Also notes Secretary Chase resigns and William P. Fessenden named successor. Herald cites plans to call up half a million troops after Congress adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Commercial
Henry Fitz, Jr
New York City
Jupiter
Saturn
Lewis M. Rutherford, Esq
New York
United States
W. O. Pierce
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OUR Army Correspondence
Hizapgijaittena Oo. I
20Th Army Corps
Decatur
134Th
Darkey
18Th Michigan
Roddy
83D Regiment
Joe Frep
Kisesaw Mountaty
Moore’s Hall College
Chase
Wm. P. Fessenden
Maine
New York Herald
Washington
Union Conservative Party
Risine Sun
Rising Sun
Cincinnati
B.J. Hathaway
City Drug Store
Second Street
Ind
Boros
P Hill & Coo
S. P. Hill & CO .Oal
Vu Manu By
S P. Hill & CO
S. P. Hill & CO
S. P. Hill , CO
Dr. Ludlumw’s
Sole Proprietor
Cinctanstl
C. M. Jackson
Philadelphia
Penn
Hoofland
Seseee
Mons Rae i Ronsayt
J. Newton Brown
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
Robert Shoemaker
And
The
Friends of Soldiers
Express
Arch Street
Jones x Evans
C. M. Jackson & Co
Driggists
Degters
Hollowayw
City Clothing Store
A. Epstein
Schulze
Dearborn County
Poe Senate Eat
Anderson S
Isherwood
Bignst
Lawrenceburgh
T.W.S. Anderson
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