Letters From Tussauraux Describe Army Camp and Cotton Trade
The correspondent from Thibodeaux near La Fourche notes regiment health steady with convalescents returning, heavy rains, and poor roads. Cotton crops along the river look favorable with prices high, and union advances near Mobile could boost Mississippi trade and eastern markets. The message also recounts movements with Gen. A J Smith, skirmishes along the Tallahatchie and at Oxford, and the Oxford fire as troops advance toward Holly Springs and Abbyville. Forrest’s Memphis raid is mentioned in context of strategic withdrawals.
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Tussauraux
Borrox
Thibodeaux
Bayou la Fourche
New Orleans & Opelousas
Mississippi River
Mobile
Vicksburg
Alabama River
South
Mississippi
Anon
Rapides
7Th Cavalry
Wuore
Mr. Epstorn
A.J. Smith
White
Holly Springs
Hurricane Creek
Tallahatchie River
Oxford
Mississippi Central R. R
Mississippi State University
Abbyville
Hatch
Reba
Smith
Washbern
Forrest
Memphis
Cane Ua
Holly
Bravest of the Regiment and Indiana Sanitary Fair
Colonel Kerge recounts brave actions near Lamar and Pontatoc with 33 men facing 600 rebels, leading to prisoner captures and wounded on both sides. A July expedition under New Jersey Cavalry aimed at destroying rail lines. Glorious but costly operations near Jackson and Vicksburg followed by further scouts and expeditions. Indiana Sanitary Fair appeals to patriotic women for aid and elaborate plans for bazaars halls and trophy displays in October under Major Eric Locke.
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Rebs
Reb
Pontatoc
Lamar
A. J. Smith
Kerge
New Jersey Cavalry
Vicksburgh
Miss
Slocum
Yazoo City
Macon
Mobile & Ohio
Jackson
Mississippi Central R. R
Utica
Port Gibson
Grand Gulf
Memphis
Sturgess
Sturgess Guntown
Smith
Indiana
Indiana State Sanitary Commission
Arts &Ec., &c
Sanitary Commission
O. P. Morton
Indianapolis
Eric Locke
Sanitary Fair
Stamp duties revised with new one time effect
New stamp duties took effect on the first of last month and require two cent stamps on all receipts over twenty dollars and on all sight drafts or checks. Several changes accompany the revised duties affecting other stamp charges.
A New Postal Money-Order System To Be Created
The postal money-order system will begin October 1 if preparations are ready. C F Macdonald, appointed Superintendent, leads efforts though full government adoption may need more time. Canada and England models were studied but a largely new plan is needed for the United States. the system will handle small exchanges and likely yield government revenue. Orders range from one to thirty dollars. larger sums use registered letters.
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C.F. Macdonald
Postal Money-Order Bureau
Post Office Department
Canada
England
Postal’ Order Department
Tax Harp Promises New Sound in Church Choirs
The Tax Harp is set to be introduced in Church of England choirs as a historic instrument gains advocates. The Court Journal notes several prelates view the instrument favorably and expect a solemn and beautiful effect in occasional accompaniment.
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Court Journal
High Prices and War Burdens Explain Inflation
The piece argues that high prices are caused by wartime production and demand, not currency alone. It cites reduced farming and manufacturing during the war, government mobilization, and scarce labor as key drivers, with currency contraction only a partial remedy. It notes government bonds may fall in price after the war and urges prudent finance and investment in securities.
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Europe
Mechanic Arts
Treasury Department
Boston Traveller
Tuxte
Philadelphia
Put a Good Face Upon It
Advice on maintaining cheer and smiling behavior to win friends and ease life. It urges fake or real cheer to brighten mood, discourage perpetual sorrow, and influence others, noting tears repel and glad faces do more good.
Price Speculation and Concerted Action Urged by Post
The New York Evening Post argues high living costs are driven by speculation and fraud. It notes prices exceed cost and demand, cites peaches rot in Washington Market, and suggests a one article boycott to pressure dealers, proposing coordinated abstinence to curb immoderate pricing.
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New York Evening Post
Washington
New York
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Josian Chambers
Joan Landry
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Ripley
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Switzerland
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Cincinnati
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Bedond-stecet
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Harrisburg
Army of the Cumberland
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