The Commercial: Indiana Officers Reported Wounded
The 16th Indiana news mentions Col Lucas reported killed then alive in Lexington with Lt Col Wolff and Major Orr. Regimental losses described as dreadfully severe though details are scarce. In the Washington battle list Col Gavin of the 7th Indiana is said to have a musket ball through the breast.
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Lucas
Lexington
Wolff
Orr
Gavin
Washington
Indiana
Con. Fierener Wellester
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Buford
Stahl
Gen. Hatch
Gen. Coulter
The Battles Before Washington In Civil War Context
Reports on conditions before Washington were contradictory. Rebels tried to cross into Maryland but were repelled with heavy casualties on both sides. Early losses include generals Kearney and Stevens killed in the fight near Washington. Pope’s forces held firm with expectations of limited further heavy fighting.
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Washington
Potomac
Maryland
Jackson
Pope
Kearney
Stevens
Shers
Great Excitement in Cincinnati Martial Law Declared
On Monday Gen Wright appointed Gen Len Wallace to command Cincinnati Covington and Newport. Wallace issued a proclamation declaring martial law ordering business houses closed Tuesday and calling citizens to assemble at public places and prepare to defend the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Wright
Len. Wallace
Covington
Newport
Wallace
Demand for Sanitary Aid and Desertion Reports
The article urges support for the Sanitary Commission of Cincinnati and cites a series of military notes. It reports Lieut. R. C. Pate’s desertion arrest and Moody’s involvement, then notes the 26th Regiment’s lodgment at Springfield, Missouri, and continued bounty payments to Indiana recruits. It warns deserters to join or face arrest, details Indiana’s drafted quota, and lists upcoming speaking engagements for ex-governor Joszen A. Wincut, with dismissals of Aragon’s officers for surrender of Clarksville.
Front the Fourth Indiana Cavalry Hieano
Letter from Aug 24 1862 in Henderson Kentucky describes long horse rides, camp alarms, and preparations for a Madisonville engagement. Officers Capt Platter First Lieutenant Barckin Lieut Pepper and Lieut Wilson praised for leadership and discipline. The writer notes a full military prison with traitors and guerrillas and signs off as Op Hartener.
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Hieano
Hexpenson
Mr. Borror
Platter
Madisonville
Barckin
Lieut
Pepper
Wilson
Henderson
Hartener
The Battles before Washington
A Forney's Press correspondent from Centerville reports McDowell's left flank turned by a 5000 strong cavalry force. Virginia's entire rebel army, about 250000 men, reinforced the attack. Union reinforcements totaling about 60000 arrived, including Franklin Sumner Porter Richardson Sedgwick Cox divisions and Sturges new Pennsylvania levies. Prisoners poured to Alexandria totaling 1500 and likely 17000 captured overall. Stonewall Jackson urged his men to fight to the last, with a narrow escape for Jackson on Friday.
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Virginia
Bull Run
Franklin
Sumner
Porter
Richardson
Sedgwick
Cox
Sturges
Pennsylvania
Washington
Alexandria
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Fight at Bolivar ends with repulse of rebels
Report from Cairo details a Saturday clash at Bolivar Tennessee where Confederates attacked Medon Station after fording Hatchee River. Rebels retreated with about fifty killed or wounded while Union losses were four. Telegraph routes to Jackson disrupted but will be restored.
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Cairo
Bolivar
Tenn
Hatchee River
Medan Station
Jackson
Buell
Chattanooga
Tuscumbia
Ross
Eays
Bolivar and
Fight near Richmond Kentucky battles with heavy casualties
The Federal force including the 95th Ohio and several Indiana regiments under Generals Manson and Cruft attacked Kirby Smith's rebels at Rogersville and near Richmond. After a long fight the Union army suffered a crushing defeat with heavy casualties and loss of field pieces, though the 69th Indiana and 18th Kentucky fought bravely before retreating under heavy pressure. General Nelson was wounded and Richmond fell to the rebels after five o'clock.
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Richmond
Cincinnati Daily Commercial
Ohio
McMillan
Indiana
Link
Lucas
Topping
Morrison
Kerf
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Warner
Metcalf
Mundy
Mahlon D. Manson
Crufts
Kirby Smith
Rogersville
Manson
Landrum
Cynthiana
71St
Conklin
Kendrick
Irvin
M.S. A
Wickliffe Cooper
Nelson
Metcalfe
G. W. Morgan
Lew Wallace
69Th Indiana
Korf
10Th Ohio
69Th
Iveterans
Cruft
Gidinot
Concklin
Green
18Th Kentucky
Cannister
Lown
Lexington
Batle
Met¢al
Dumont Deploys Spy Caper Remarks Stir Lebanon News
In Lebanon Kentucky Gen Dumont orders citizen scouts to shadow Morgan and his raiders. A captured man claimed as a spy was released after Morgan’s telegram exposed the ruse United lines promise harsh consequences for those aiding the enemy while rewarding prompt intelligence. J W Tweak re nominated by Republicans in Burnt District for Congress.
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Dumont
Lebanon
Kentucky
Morgan
A. B
Desertion and theft of funds fromGreencastle families reported
From Indianapolis August 30 1862 Sergeant Daniel W Crosby who obtained permission to go to Greencastle Indiana to deliver money to the families of volunteers has deserted the army and absconded with six hundred dollars leaving several families destitute He is described as 5 6 slim 24 with a whiskered chin a former teacher and may not be in uniform He left wearing a dingy brown overcoat An appeal for information or arrest is issued by Captain Bnt Lilly 18th Battery Indiana Artillery
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Inpranapolis
Ind
Daniel W. Crosby
Greencastle
Indiana
Crosby
Ohio
Newark
Proclamation Notice For State Exit Passes 1862
Provost Marshal for Dearborne County announces that all persons wishing to leave the state must call at the office and obtain passes per General Order No 2. Those leaving without passes may be arrested and drafted into military service. Also shows an auction or sale notice by A Epstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Povost
Ce Aurora
Strawder Cheek
Dearborne County
Extraordinary Military Salve advertised for wounded soldiers
An 19th century advertisement touts All-Heal ing and Cooling Salve as essential for soldiers and families. It promises relief for blistered feet sore joints and sabre cuts and gunshot wounds claiming fast healing and strengthened endurance. The notice urges wives to supply knapsacks and warns of counterfeit versions with watermarked branding and rewards for detecting fakes.
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Sanitary Commission of Cincinnati
Lawrenceburg Register
R. C. Pate
Pate
Alex. Moody
Lawrenceburgh
Moody
New Alsace
Lawrenceburg
Indianapolis
the Register
Indianapolis Journal
Springfield
Tax War Department
Morton
Joszen, A. Wincut
Vevay
Cots ‘Aragon
Clarksville
Fourth Indiana Cavalry
Secesh
Gen. Dumont
Bnt Lilly
Surgeon General’s Office
Wasurxerox
United States
St. Louis
Schofield
Department
Chase
N. Y
Wash. Cor
Hiram Woodruff
Mr. Bonner
Flora Temple
Bonner
Baltimore
War Department
Regular Army of Volunteers
City of Washington
Adjutant General
Brent
Brace
Tennessee River
Commercial
Aurora
Ence
Ai Une
Wal
A. Epstein
Hynestes Sete
Ley
Hay, Son
Moore’s Hill College
Jauxd Besweer
John K. Thompson
Third Street
Main
Sam Manufacturing
L. G. Hurlbert
Poplar Lumber
G. Hurlbert
Ditine Lumber
Jemlock Juice & Scantling
Loway
Holloway
Hoctowar
New York
Loxwon
Hoxe Loway
Maiden Lane
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