Beaver County Fair Hecair of the Bearp Agricultural Society
Odd fragments describe a fair at Beaver near Beaver Grounds with a June July timing in 1864. The text praises the Christian Commission and Soldiers Friends committees and notes many local donors and ladies contributing to wartime relief and a supper at the Berer Hotel. It commends Simon Cameron and others for organizing funds for soldiers’ needs.
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Weever County
Hecbair
Bearp County Agricultural Society
Willle
Inchair Grounds
Beaver
Alia
Thalactica
Florence
Tadies
Torough
Adies
Sydom
M’lean
Lowrie
Shields
W. G
R. T. Taylor
Frost
Sind
Ben
Mra
Anderso
Airs
Claa
Miseos
Tedde Thorniley
Ag ‘Ew
Anderson
M’len
Spencer
Dia
Grant's Bold Campaign Shapes Richmond Siege Campaign
The article praises Ulysses S. Grant's rapid shifts in Central Virginia, noting his decisive moves after the Rapidan, driving Lee from strong positions toward Richmond and threatening continued rail disruption. It compares Grant with McClellan and highlights the fall of Petersburg near-term prospects as Union forces converge along the James River.
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Poms
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Rapidan
Union Army
Grant
Richmond
McClelan
McClellan
Peninsular
Ampaign
Leo
Virginia
Richminadie
James River
Yrithou
Grand Army of the’Potomac
Petersburg
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Nole
Vicksburg
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Svili
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Gainet Lee
Manchester
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Presentment of Grand Jury on county improvements
The grand jury notes improvements in the county's courtyards and beautification efforts. They thank Sheriff Ledlie and public officers for prompt, efficient work and acknowledge the progress under the commissioners. Names of jurors James Kife W. R. Trimbie George Poera J. J. Hestér N. Baker J. Alberson KiCrilley Baker.
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Bullaing
Thax
Desir
Rutan
Ius
James Kife
W. R. Trimbie
George Poera
J. J. Hestér
Mavizhoy
N. Baker
J. Alberson
KiCrilley
Baker
Promotion for Capt Henry of the 140th Regiment
The piece notes Captain Henry of the 140th Regiment P V has been promoted to Major. It commends his service since enlisting as a private in the Ninth Poun Reserves and praises his bravery and efficiency. Acknowledge future successes and offer congratulations.
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Arebim
Fragmentary Civil War Era Discourse on Government and Riot
The readable segments reveal a heated partisan call blaming rivals for sowing riot and promising strong government action. It references Governor, Vallandigham, and threats of punishment while urging support for decisive authority in Chicago and national leadership.
Beaver County schooling seeks higher county superintendent pay
The Beaver County School Board requests a meeting at the Beaver Court House on Friday July 15 1864 at 2 PM to consider increasing the salary of the County Superintendent per the supplement to the May 8 1855 School Law. The action is led by C R CPRURN Superintendent of Comm Jegr Worke. The report also notes Civil War dispatches about Grant and Vicksburg with Rebel and Union positions.
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Department of Bai
School of Beaver Co
Court House
Beaver
C. R. Cprurn
Lang
Weaver
Abou
New Brighton
Felce
Rairoad
Gush
James Free
Bright Ge Fa. Nur
Fat. Ternan
Finsburg
The Lincoln Era Popular Deband Rumor and Opinion
A fragmented local note discusses the rumor of a derband around Mr. Lincoln, noting that the “pipin people” see him as honest, the rich as safe, soldiers as loyal, and the corrupt as knowing the truth, amid political chatter.
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Lincoly
Sople
Union and Confederate clash described in scattered excerpts
A fragmented wartime passage recounts advancing Union forces at Forts Petersburg with heavy casualties and a surge by Gen Butler's troops. It notes General Scott's 78th birthday obituary context and cites commanders such as Hancock and Birney amid river and railroad actions near Petersburg and related operations.
Petersburg Battle Report and General Hancock Wound
Disjointed Civil War dispatches from June 1864 describe General Bierce wounded while leading his brigade in action, heavy losses on both sides, and the Army of the Potomac under Hancock and Burnside reinforcing lines near Petersburg. Reports note reinforcements in Petersburg and ongoing assaults with limited gains.
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Sth
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Beauregard
New York
Herald
Hancock
Birney
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Peteraburg
Lother Foint
Fragmentary note about officer requests and censorship
A partial memo references General Foster and Linton handling a retaliation plan. It notes Foster asking permission and mentions offices, war terms, and a secretary confirming understanding of the request. The legibility is poor and names are uncertain.
Petersburg bombardment signals opening of bombardment plans
A Times despatch from New York dated June 22 reports a Confederate and Union movement near Petersburgh with Grant’s artillery within 1200 to 1400 yards of the city. Shelling to begin at daylight if not pre empted by evacuation or negotiation. A Herald correspondent notes the line between Charlottsville and Lynchburg destroyed for two miles, hindering rebel forces in two locations.
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Nicate
Crammae
Tre Colantre
Potomac
Sanday
Petersburg
Gen. Warren
Barlow
Gibbon
Iewigan
Burnside
Martindale
New York
Petersbiurg
Grant
Petereburg
Herald
Hunter
Uf. Fair Fond
Charlottestille
Lynchburg
Thag
Tayo Places
Brianton
ALA
Mare
Harrisburg
Untess
Esch
Aa Burg
John Cuthbertsos
Marshial
Orphans' Court Auditor to Report on Guardianship Accounts
The auditor M. B. Welsh, Esq., is appointed to take testimony and report facts on exceptions to the accounts of Joseph Brittain guardian of Josiah H Brittain and Ann Elizabeth Brittain. He will attend at Beaver Court House on Monday, July 11 at 11 o'clock to hear interested parties.
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Mexico
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Rittain
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Brittain
Ann Elizabeth
Sigan
Norice
Beaver
M. B. Welsh
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