Wandering Jew tale and European affairs in 1862 letters
A London correspondent reports a grim mythic passage about the Wandering Jew, then shifts to a lengthy update on Anglo French policy toward America, Garibaldi, Napoleon, Canada, and the Mexican conflict. The writer notes trade, industry, and exhibitions in London, with remarks on cast steel, silk production, and new milking machines, ending with plans to travel to Austria and Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prusgia
Pinsaid
Fri Krupp
Essen
Bochumer Verein
Heerder-Hatte
Ohio
Indiana
Tlinois
France
Nery
America
United States
Austria
Bentz
Vienna
Prince of
Liechtenstein
Adamsthal
Brunn
Coninue
Julius Severin
Appeal for renewed Union Army relief and supplies
The Cincinnati branch of the United States Sanitary Commission urges Ohio Indiana and Kentucky residents to send hospital clothing delicacies and money to aid 600000 new soldiers. It asks for dried fruits canned goods mittens woolen socks blankets shirts pillowcases and towels, warning shortages and urging immediate preparation to prevent suffering and speed the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States , Sanitary Commission
Saan
R. W
Burnet
Geo. Hoadley
Broadwell
O'R
Fosdick
CorSee
Henry
Pearce
Treas
T ‘Odiorne
C.F
Wilstach
C. Baldwitz
Hospitals and Supplies Drive a Civil War Era Call
A plea lists bedding and surgeon supplies for hospitals including beds, sheets, quilts, blankets, pillow ticks, shirts, drawers, under shirts, handkerchiefs, towels, mittens, and knit socks. The document details packing instructions and labeling, with references to boxes, weights, and forwarding via rail, plus a lengthy editorial mix.
We are coming Father Abraham three hundred thousand more
Poem recounts Civil War recruitment from Mississippi and New England families as 300000 more volunteers join Lincoln’s war effort. It depicts farmers, mothers, and children supporting the Union cause, with flags rising over battle lines and references to Richmond and treason. Six hundred thousand loyal men had already gone before.
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Cralee
Salathiel
Rae
Grard
Ile
Athdsuéris
Jerusalem
Jesus
Calvary
Israel
Mount’Carmel
Romes
Aradio
Earth
Heaven
Tna
Father Abraham
Mississippi
New
England
Abraham
Richmond
Remarkable Romance of American Sailor in Chinese City Rule
A New York sailor Edward Forester rises to command in Shanghai’s Ming Empire, with twenty thousand troops, feeding English and French alliances. He governs Soungkaing, keeps keys under his pillow, and plans to become Military Governor as Western powers press Chingfao. His ascent mirrors legend and stirs his hometown’s astonishment.
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John
New York
New York Post
Orient
Far East
Haroun Alrashid
China
Edward Forester
Jefferson County
Forester
Honolulu
Hakodachi
Japan
Shanghai
Gen. Ward
Col
Murgiven
Quondam
Pekin
Soungkaing
Admiral Hope
Michel
Clina
Chingfao
Foster
Heavenly
East
America
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Ody
Nero
Christian
Musselman
Tropics
London
J Dent
Acer
Eng
Uiorton
Tay
Potomac
Usi
Lord Palmerston
Napoleon
Russia
Mexico
Fuarezi
Canada
United Rand
Pope
Clushire
Avanti
India
Tse Hiere
Ohio, Indiana
Eentucky
Liquip
Listy
Wit
Feat
Orpheus Kerrisms
Kerr
Mackeral Brigade
Bob Shorty
Davis
Mackerel Hospital
Stratety Hall
Mackerel Brigade
Washington
Strategy Hall
Hose Company 123
New ‘York
Qwoman
Tage
Kax
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