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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1861

Page

2

Washington Dispatch Roundup on War News and Appointments

The Washington dispatch notes General Scott's approval of Butler's proclamation and possible arrest of Marshal Kane. It reports a drowning in the 69th, prepares for Union protection in Western Virginia, and compliments Butler for Baltimore action. Ross Winans faces treason trial in Annapolis. Maryland regiments ready soon. several officials resign in seceding states.

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Wartime Troop Movements Reported Across States

A Huntsville Alabama source notes fifteen days of daily troop convoys en route to Dutton Georgia. Reports describe 800 men at Randolph Tennessee with twelve pieces including rifled cannon, 12 000 armed men at Memphis, and over 15 900 encamped near Nashville. Details include 4000 at Decatur under a Yancey relative, armed Kentuckians at Louisville, and marching orders for the 5th Massachusetts.

New York The Herald Huntsville Ala Dutton Randolph Tenn Memphis Nashville Decatur W. L. Yancey Louisville Massachusetts Tennessee Maryland Baltimore Missouri Dahlgren Pawnee Sickles Times Dispatch New York Twelfth Regiment New Jersey Patent Office Harper’s Ferry Kentucky Martinsburg Letcher Washington Annapolis Virginia New York Tribune Africa Tribune Potomac River Texas Savannah News Carolina Grays and Maryland Guard Philadelphia Fort McHenry Cadwallader

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