The Dix Policy Debate in Missouri and Virginia
A late 19th century letter debate favors Gen. Dix’s moderate approach over Lane and Montgomery in guiding Union policy. It cites Missouri Jayhawker violence and Virginia Union forces, arguing Dix aligns with the Constitution and yields practical results, while opposing policies show harsher consequences for civilians and soldiers alike.
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Dix
Lane
Montgomery
Missouri
Lance
Virginia
New York Times
Jhl News
Storms move northeast from South Carolina to Boston and beyond
Dr. Franklin explains meteorological patterns showing northeast storms typically begin in the southwest and travel to New York, Boston, Portland, and Halifax. He notes telegraph weather reports aided early harbor planning and describes vapor condensation forming clouds as air cools over land, with rain traveling backward from wind, varying with ocean land temperature. A quip asks what United States senators are, defining them as men paid $3000 a year attempting to be president.
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Indiana
Jearo
Gaba
Raganda
England
Brownstown
Detroit
Eral
Brock
Provunt
Queenstown
van Rensselser
Fort Erie
Savith
Canada West
Battle of
York
Onurtusa
Belmont
Ball’s Bluff
Sacket’s Harbor
Ross
Chippewa
Baltimore
Wis
New Orleans
Franklin
Washington
Carolin
New York
Boston
Portland
Halifax
Ocean
Alleghany Mountains
United States
Governing North Carolina and wartime defense remarks
Fragmented notes recount a governor claim about North Carolina and a reference to wartime defense. The text includes stray lines on soldiers, coal-like material, and various anecdotes about dog breeding, farming trades, and Irish workers, all in a rough, period-voice montage.
Merrimac Frigate Roanexy Abandoned After Iron Armor Plan
Dated November 26, reports say the rebel ironclad Merrimac near Norfolk failed disastrously. Authorities note two rolled iron armor layers proved too heavy for the hull, rivet holes misaligned, and massive weight causing buckling as work halted at dry dock. Also discussed are criticisms of Union scouting along the Potomac and a tragic death in Seneca from the cold and harsh conditions amid the Natwig Mill ledger.
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Merrimac
U.S
Fortress Munron
Engineera
Tredewarley
Richmond
Norfolk
Oil Navy Yard
Pera
Southern Mechanics
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Mae
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BEC. x
Tial St . HB
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Land
Denver
Heaver Dam
Frost An
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Gilman
Hental
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Bouse
Lloricon
Hleing Horizon
Dodge County
Alitinea
Mer Hi. N. Justine
RE. McEinstry
Maou
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la Crosse
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St la Croate
Nowgenter Seth
Epwiw B. Goopnich
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Oo Gru. CP
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D. Newman
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Beaver Dam, Wis
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Fairbanks’ Standard
Fairbanks & Greenleaf
Lake Street
Chicago
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Blackshiething
William Krieger
Surdoin & Swallow
Sunet
Krieger
Young America Clothing Emporigm Eegman & CO
Yen Dan
Dagnerrean Rooms
Labcock
W. H. Thorp
Laisad
Crown’s Book Store
Rathenow
Buil
Beaver Dam Carriage Factory
W. & J. Wade
Spring St
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Downer
Juneau
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Friends of Secession
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Thanber
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Potomac
Jackson
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Frerich
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English Channel
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Londo
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Chalmers
France
London Colliery Guardian
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Pyrenees
George Washington
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Thore
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Cleveland
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Ganthing
Share
Mailigen
Au Exchange
Sante
Esid Bomby
Aman
Firlavus
Temstuoor
Joe
Neth
Russell
London Times
Mr. Huseell
Detroit Advertiser
Terrisis Deata-Luez
Andrew Natwit
Seneca
Rewo
Natwig
Ron
Pie
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