Rock Me to Sleep Mother Poem and Civil War Notes
A fractured poem about a child’s plea for a mother’s care contrasts with a Brooklyn Daily Times feature recalling a young woman with maniac war devotion who joined a Michigan regiment as drummer. The piece includes dramatic Civil War reminiscences, trials, and postwar reflections on sacrifice and memory.
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Brooklyn Daily Times
Jay
Willoughby Street
Brooklyn
Joan of Ang
Vair
Ann’ Arbor
Michigan
Detroit
Ifmale
Teookent “Mountain
Epi
Kounge
Traitor Basil Duka Seized After Philadelphia Outbreak
The Philadelphia incident reports Basil Duka, a noted guerrilla and horse thief, captured after a raid. He was held at the Continental Hotel as Federal officers investigated, with rebels marching in Chestnut Street and guards escorting him to the depot. Duka’s Ohio origin noted. he faced Fort Delaware in custody.
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Basil’‘Duka
Nutober
Brdompton
United States
Chestnut Street
M. Or
Ohio
Cs Hose
Bayoxers: Radoar and Gen AfoNeil Speak on Missouri War
A fragmented speech records General AfoNeil and Bayoxers discussing Missouri’s return, slavery, and a new political deal. The speaker claims conservatives supported peace yet will reshuffle the system to end slavery, noting soldiers face politicaled tensions and policing.
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Bayoxers
Radoar
AfoNeil
Apedeh Welegining
Issouri
Veterana
St Louis
Siangesi
Tanni
Noahs Ark Size Measurements Restated in Early Text
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the Ark dimensions with claimed figures for length, breadth, and depth. It references the largest ocean vessel and compares biblical measurements to notions of seaworthy proportion. The text blends Noahs Ark details with speculative commentary and appears unfinished.
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Noah's
Atlantic
Iby Noakes
Fragmented Advice on Lip Service and Penance
The fragment admonishes doing one thing at a time and notes slandering neighbors triggers prayer. It hints at moral discipline and social conduct in a cautious, old fashioned voice. The text reads like a cautionary proverb from a historical page.
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Shay
A.l
Local Notices and Advertisements From Odd Fragments
Fragmentary OCR shows terse ads and notices mentioning rates for special notices and marriages. The text is garbled with partial phrases and nonstandard spellings, making specifics unclear.
Meade Accusers Debunked in Civil War Letter Rant
A lengthy critique defends General Meade against charges by Sickles and Doubleday. It argues retreat orders and Gettysburg conduct were misrepresented and praises Meade’s leadership in Virginia and the Army of the Potomac. It also notes Averill’s recovery after severe winter service in the Southwest Virginia campaign.
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Meade
Hailitary
Campaig
Potomac
Tina
Warnet
Getty Burg
Cofronteda
Gettysburg
Tondbet
Virginia
Leo
Devree
Gotliaburg
Bartet
Bernside
Washington
Meudte
Turin
Aire
Hearst
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Bank of
Beaver Sougty
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Lee
Wemenia
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WM. K. Clarke
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Igneraute
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Republic
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Jonial
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AEG
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Potsian
Gaks
Righmond
Vai Anin
Lyo
Franklin
Heintzelman
Fitz Joy Porter
New Markey Road
Pennsylvania
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Aivau
Baileven
Gan
Taleong
Catlaw
Corr
Chicago
Denrnal
Gacri
Toilla
Givia Mitterheart
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E. J. Chapin
Tosh Billie Les
Halluwell
Hallowell
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Raniel Webester
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Ainder
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Bichon
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Philadelphia
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Averill
Andilly
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Idaho
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Howitt
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