Odd Fellows and Sanitary War Debunked Charges
The Commercial outlines defenses by Chaplain Lozier and Dr Hannaman denying allegations about Sanitary Commission funds. It cites receipts, public book access, and committee oversight as proof funds were properly handled. It also notes the Grand Lodge of Indiana reports growth and charity relief, with hundreds of lodges and thousands in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Copperhead
Chaplain Lozier
Indiana Sanitary Commission
Union
Sanitary Commission
Hannaman
Alfred Harrison
Hannamen
Army Correspondence From Camp Near Bowling Green
Promised to write once settled in camp. Busy with duties, no time to compile the Company roster. Orders call for five companies to march at five o'clock tomorrow morning to Bowling Green, then further updates from the trip will follow with the history and roll of the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringer
MaxfortpsVille
C.matertial
134Th Reg
Bowling Green
O. K
Letter from Nashville on war converts and corruption
The writer laments contraband information and praises Army of the Cumberland reorganizations. He praises Hooker for shaping the 79th OVI, mocks officials profiting from war, and cites wood contracting fraud, quartermaster misdeeds, and court martial inquiries revealing vast corruption in naval supplies. He ends with letters from Sackett and notes on Fort Pillow and Resacca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Wauhatchie Valley
Chattanooga
79Th O. V.I
11Th Army Corps
Hooker
U. S
Q. M
Europe
Resacca
Fort Pillow
Sackett
New York
Savage
Mcofield
Aval
Loss of Grover Confirmed By Rebel Capture
A captured rebel captain said Col. Ira P. Grover of the 7th Indiana was killed in the retreat after Grover fell noted by his men. Papers found addressed to Grover and his blue blouse and pants supported the belief of his death, marking the third Union colonel lost in the Army of the Potomac. The report also mentions Cols Coons and Williams. A separate item praises Captain John Colter of Metamora for funding a full company. An Indiana Conduct convention in Rising Sun named Robert N. Lamb for Judge and William D. Wilson for Prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Indiana
Army of the Potomac
John Coons
John Colter
Metamora
Franklin County
Ara
Rising Sun
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson
Switzerland
Ohio
Ripley
Dearborn
Robert N. Lamb
Switzerland County
William D. Wilson
Ripley County
Indiana Civil War Updates From The Field And Capitol
Seven regiments of hundred days men have been raised and sent from Indiana. The Bank of Corydon announces liquidation. Gen H B Campton appointed to command Indiana military district, relieving Col Simonson. Masonic Grand Lodge of Indiana donates $1000 to the State Sanitary Society. Court martial of Surgeon General Hammond likely to publish findings soon. Maj Gen Buett mustered out for refusing a command under Gen Canby. Maj Gen Oglesby’s resignation finally accepted. Senate Military Committee reports on enrolling act exemptions with amendments to raise quotas by fifty percent and extend notice on drafted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bank of
Corydon
H. B. Camtoton
Military District of
Simonson
Masonic Grand Lodge of
State Sanitary Society
Hammond
Buett
Canby
Oclesby
Senate
J. P. Chew Pension and Bounty Agent Ad
J P Chew announces services as agent for procuring pensions and bounty at Adams Express Office in Lawrenceburgh offering assistance to clients seeking governmental benefits and bounty payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Chew
Adams Express
Lawrenceburgh
Washington City
Lawrenceburg
U S Bonds Exempt From Taxation Offered In 1864 Loan
The government offers ten to forty year U S bonds exempt from state and municipal taxes. Subscriptions can be made in U S notes or national bank notes with interest paid in coin. Coupons issued to bearer or registered bonds and the loan shows strong gold revenue backing. Subscriptions reportedly exceeded ten million dollars weekly in early April and are accepted by major First National Banks and other national banking institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Banka
United States Treasury
First National Bank of
Richmond
Ind
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
First National Bank of Lafayette
First National Bank of Madison
Terre Haute
City of
Aurora
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Company
Ohio & Minelesippi Railroad Company
George Sutton
A.H. Mraxer
Low Spirits Prompt Thin Resolve in News Brief
A terse note reports a mood dip affecting a public figure as plans thin out and a resolve to proceed remains unclear. The fragment hints at diminished energy impacting upcoming decisions and events.
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Avrska Commendat
Dearborn County
Zurich
Israel
Poe & Hitchcock
Cincinnati
Odd Fellowship
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Grand Lodge
Philadelphia Gazette
Scientific American
London
Washington Navy-Yard
Fred
Pension Agency
Tates Learn
Fars
Henry R
Broadway
8. P. Hill & CO
Holesale
Ruses
Tion
U.S
C.M. Jackson
Philadelphia
Penn
Hoofland
J. Newton Brown
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
C. M. Jackson
Robert Shoemaker
Putcaverrata
And
The
Friends of Soldiers
Houofland
Arch Street
Jones& Evans
C. M. Jackson & Co
Deaslers
Holloway’s
Holloway
Matty Berger
Hartoway
Hornew
Maiden Lane
A. N.B
Thomas Nolloway
T. M. Gibson
Stephen Sweet
Connecticut
Sweet
Dr. Sweet
Norwich
Lord
Smith
Wholesop
Lake Street
Chicago
Ills
Northwest
T.M. Gibson
Anderson
Rigam
T. W.S. Anderson
S. P. Hill & CO
Afco
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