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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1861

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2

Steamers for the Navy Prompted by Faster Vessel Claims

The Navy Department invited about sixteen to eighteen shipbuilders and marine engine constructors to propose pellet steamers capable of 14 miles an hour. Only two responded and even their plans failed to satisfy the Board’s criteria for speed and design.

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Blankets Wanted The Coast Of Georgia Rebels Short Of Light

Reports from Louisville Savannah Charleston and other cities detail Civil War efforts. Gov Moore calls for blanket contributions for soldiers. Confederate defences near Georgia coast progress. iron clad Rudolph purchased at Savannah for South Carolina service. Missouri forces move as Price and McCulloch advance.

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Missouri Led Forces Press Against Rebels Near Kirkville

Reports from Missouri describe Gen. Pope pursuing Martin Green toward the Missouri river from Kirkville and Athens with 1200 men. Gen. Hurlbut and Col. Moore push from Kirkville and Athens, while rebel forces around New Madrid and Charleston total about 28 000. Deserters note demoralized troops and new masked batteries on the Missouri bank of the Mississippi. Tea and sugar reach New Madrid via Paducah and Columbus.

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