Colfax election landslide. Greensburg appoints major
The Colfax vote in the Ninth District yields a 277 majority for Colfax. Je. S. Scozezt of Greensburg is named Major of the 68th regiment. Col. Gavin of the Seventh Indiana plans to rejoin his unit, leaving Greensburg Monday. Spard to oversee parcels for the men, with packages labeled by owner and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans Gavin
Indiana
Greensburg
Spard
Col
Gavin
Colfax Evectep
Colfax
Je. S. Scozezt
Buell Relieved as Rosecrans Succeeds in Kentucky
Gen Buell is relieved of command in Kentucky and Gen Rosecrans ordered to take his place. The report is hailed as highly gratifying with speculation that the Administration is pursuing vigorous measures under President Lincoln.
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Wasatsoton
Buell
Kentucky
Protect the Birds and Battle Field Reflections
An editorial urges farmers to protect birds as natural insect controllers and warns against trespass on land. It also reports Sey mour Times editor Mownrog on PerryvilleBattle Bragg Buell forces and describes Bragg’s retreat and Buell’s missed chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mownrog
Seymour Times
Perryville
Bragg
Buell
Braga
Federal Victory in Arkansas Recap
Washington reports Union forces under Blunt defeated rebel forces at Maysville near the northwest Arkansas border on Oct 22. The engagement, with 5,000 to 7,000 Confederate troops, ended in total rout, driving Hindman’s troops back to the Arkansas River valley as Schofield’s pursuit continued toward Huntaville and the Boston Mountain area.
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St. Louis
Arkansas
Schofield
Pea Ridge
Blunt
Huntaville
Maysville
Murfreesboro Pike
Newley
Nashville
Tas
New ‘York
London,Times
Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Geo. Smelick
Ohio
Bolivar
Jackson
Price
Pillow i
Algo
Housto Telegraph’ Extra
4Th
Galveston
Texas
Saga
Presentation of Honor to Col Washburn by 18th Indiana
A letter from Ironton Missouri dated Oct 29 1862 describes the 18th Indiana encamped near Ironton. Major Holman promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Soldiers present Col H D Washburn with a sword sash shoulder straps and field glass in tribute to Pea Ridge deeds and steady leadership. They vow to follow the old flag and await swift peace while honoring their oath to the Constitution.
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Ironton
Barron
Tron County
Pilot Knob
Iron Mountain
Satan
Helena
Ark
Sulphur Springs
St. Luis
Arkansas
J. L. Holman
H. D. Washburn
Pea Ridge
Missouri
E. J. Brunson
Co. A
Wilmington
Secesh
Indiana
From the Third Indiana Cavalry in the 1862 Shenandoah Reconnaissance
An account of Union movements under Gen. Pleasanton and Gen. Hancock during the 1862 Shenandoah Valley expedition. The regiment marches seventy-eight miles in twenty-three hours, engages rebels near Charlestown and Harpers Ferry, suffering minor casualties, and reports on Confederate positions and local morale.
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Knoxville
Hagerstown
Stuart
Hampton
Chambersburg
Penn
Harper’s Ferry
Pleasanton
Cavetown
Smithtown
Mechanicsville
Frederick
Monocacy River
Pee Stuart
Reeps
Harpers Ferry
Hancock
Charlestown
Shenandoah Valley
McClellan
Williamsport
Shepherdstown
Harper's Ferry
Siegel
Furlough letters reveal army life and camp humor
A Civil War letter from the 16th Regiment recounts furlough extensions, pay pressures, and a humorous drill incident. It notes Colonel Lucas's orders, field conditions, supply troubles in Nashville, and requests from soldiers for straw ticks. The piece also touches on local actions near Delta and Nashville, plus political quips and troop movements.
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Nome
Lucas
wWe
Hone
Uncle Sam
Dukie
G-l
Stevenson
Tshe
Indies
Delta
Civil War era notices and casualty report summaries
A composite wartime bulletin reports detachments urged to reform or disband under Indiana Governor and Adjutant General orders. It notes a Missouri Central Railroad collision killing about thirty and injuring fifty, many soldiers. Helena laborers accept wages rather than return to slavery. conscription and substitutes policy details. and various war news items including Per ryville wounded totals and local fundraising efforts for a Seigel sword. News also mentions elections and Galveston reports, plus medical notices and Hollows Pills promotion.
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Secretary of War
Missouri
Central
Duck Hill Station
Cairo
Helena
North
War Department
South
Vicksburg
Perryville
Cincinnati
Seigel
New York
Tribune
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Delaware
Galveston
Pipersa
New Orleans
Corpus Christi
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18Th Regiment
Hell
More Anon
The
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Indiana Cavalry
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Please Auton
Ashby’s Gap
Winchester
Lower Maryland
Co. D
GaxAr
Owensboro
Morgan
Hartford
Johnson
Boro
Satamony
Horaé
16Th Regiment
Pelice
Indiana Legion
Onis
Ansdor
Great Britain
Napoleon
Bank of England
Dirmerta
Indianapolis
Holloway
Hogan
USE & Sons, Prietors OF
Thereek
Trora
Ind
Ile
Victoria
Mammoth
Apee Wren
George Shockley
Chambers Stevens & Co
Rouit
John ‘A. Platter
Tal Megah
Sheriff's Sales
Zephentah
Heustis
Dearborn County
John B.vail
P. Neaborg
Waiedey
Iorelock
Towit
Bumber
Universal
Fjonnewell
EPTO
Hunnewell's
Tolu
Anodyne
Hunrewelu
Nature
John L. Hunnewell
Boston
Mass
Geo. McAroy
Rising Sun
Luire, Eckstein & Co
J. D. Park
E. Scanlan & Co
Sedman
Cochran
Gould & Brother
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