Civil War Dispatch From Davenport And Lincoln Era
War news from Davenport catalogs troop movements and recruitment across Iowa, notes on brigades including Fitzhugh Warren and Bend guns, reports on shortages in transportation, and signs of morale shifts while detailing draft logistics and county political loyalties amid the national emergency. It references Chickamauga battle losses, Army offensives toward Mobile and Charleston, and local calls to elect loyal county officers and bolster regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarball Qounty
Sioorna
Chambers
Fitz Flenty
Warren
Bean Kg Ak
Sanders
Daven
Gulonel
Ana
Peran
B. Talbot
Ohio
Adj
Baker
Paiviek
Sie
Scott Guang
Lowa
Vefvraucs
Euothwr
TLS Soldiura
Maine
Bute
Lincoln
Mud Ie
Sty
Ite Himvita
Fara
Chickamauza
Nethern
Georgia
Charleston
Nltivk
Alehonigh
Feder
Toxay
Franklin
Swith
Mendes
Lee
Rogreraia
Union Ticket Supporters Urge Loyal Voters in Iowa
The document urges voters to back the Union ticket for governor lieutenant governor and supreme court judge. It recalls past elections, defends loyalty, and appeals to disaffected Republicans to vote for Stone, Rastma, and Dillon, claiming a Union majority is essential for Iowa’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willadla Stone
Man County
Brove
We Rastma
Matt Gornty
Hd Supreme Court
Jen
Dillon
Oykcott County
Talle Ecpion
Leogmatune Millake
Ingal
Snd
Parti
Lis Stee
Fulthel
Cron Wen
Lown
Gol
Mpen
Del
Stone
Weowill
Merritt
Torn
Union Tighes
Convnnion
Elec
Avery
Aude Iywa
Union
Jiv Lofal
Tomas
Soldiers Aid Society at Gututy Fair Raises Funds
The Soldiers Aid Society reported receipts after expenses totaling thirty five dollars and Ave cents, praising community generosity. They list donors and supporters including Craver Baker Davenport and others, urging continued aid for soldiers and their families amid political tensions and upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Messrs
Craver & Baker
Dg Davenport
Seynwur
Ebon
Br. L. At. Bradley
Mr. Caneladl
Weattford
Messrs. Fergueua
Mag. J.P
Ely
Dres't
Junx J
Coun
Weighing War and Politics in a Civil War Letter
A long reader letter from Iowa debates war aims and party loyalty. It criticizes Northern Democratic leaders, urges support for Duncomb and the Union ticket, and contrasts old leaders with Mahony, Vallandigham, and Mahony era reformers. The writer urges unity to defeat rebellion and defend constitutional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lave
Dennis
Byington
Gras le Grand
Te‘ Bigt
Peace Party
Union Party
Tha
Jackson
Becace Duncomb
Agsta Talalo
Buch
Lwantel
Liale
Agaipet
Stars and Stripes
Pywatell
Tia Tane
Ted Cuttle
Iowa
United States
William
Fisher
Gologel
Fisher Watts
Lins
Democratic Yarty
Gasa
Diskenson
Lult
Butler
Rosecrans
Jia
Logan
Merluznand
Baker
Col
Stone
Biw
Hour Univessta
Oli Democratic Party
Mahony
Vallandighat
Valland i Ham &.Co
Satan
Genie
Billy
Ben
Co. Stane
Jim
Lane
le Grand
York
Abe Staernan
Liam
Patna
Saat
Ars
Grand Mass Meeting At Mallion Draws Thousands
A grand mass meeting at Mahog drew about 5 000 attendees and a long procession of teams stretched over miles. The event featured speakers Senator Grimes Hon Hiram Price and Rev Darwin with fundraising and aid efforts for soldiers. Local groups reported strong turnout and a push to relocate the fair grounds, amid weather impacts and ongoing political campaigning in Marion and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallion
Mahog
Lens
Court House
Grimes
Hiram Price
Darwin
Bate
Marien Sore
Hamber
Tsun Volera
Spring Grove
Ty Gupperbunds
Linn Cowny
Dexa
Linveis
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Thom
Thomas Fay
Yseville
Simpson
Fins
Naverport Gazette
Grirteasr Thane
Grirteasr Thane and Suht Taundeedd
Rube Wits
Guinn
Ulbergatta
Wiith
Bari
Nts
Porthia
Tarn
Fae Dik
Bai
WAI News
Tethe
Linn
Jaimes Tuhyston
Panik
Gosuty
Cleet Johnston
Eame
Finn County
Cedar Talley
Svesie Rapids
Lowat
Sluwah
Jane
Omsk
Uyson State
Wnion County Ticket
Bor
J.B. Young
Manton
Olas, Weare
Raving
J.P. Darbee
Bronx
Jas
Jounston
Julga
Jounston Elliqtt
Manzom
Sherif
Stanchfield
Hor
Coast Surveyor
Joan M. Greer
Matrox
P. W. Reeder
League
Jon
Linn-Caun
Harlan
Abd
Congress
South
Bersare
Napoleon
Setstar
Setstar Har Jan
William Seewart
M. Horta
Beogeg
Aliusuin
Agsin
Leiden
Harian
Diay
Steurlan
Sthav-Linn
Winals
Kar
Weare
Carkice
Uhuy
U.S
Svante
Lange
Ding Coanty
Cel
Stong
Ethiy
Guo
Coanty
Gen
Lasekeu
Las Inken
Tha “Lowa Statceman
Hlowisiang
Sumie
Tandavu
Karnes
Urey
Ciserny
Louisiana
Beneet
Joan Euukl
Dome
Dave
Nort
Beret
Meir
Chicago
St. Louis
Toray
Ehcp
Gonerth
Bernie
Ian
Maloby Ealorser
Amiera
Msn
Trean
Acta
A.sanielies
Marie and
Cosa Rapids
Thigs
Marion
Cota Rapes
Lotta
Sulviei Aid Society
Cedar Rapids
I. M. Burenet
Pres. Soldiers’ Relief Association
Suemor
Line County
Staeon
Popginieieh
Igeerbaens
Pine
Dang
Peilebard
Norliuen Borer
Sond Prichard
N.B. Barer
Vt Lowe
Arentiey
Opt
Calliteg
White Adal
Ih. S. Camp & Sons
H. S. Camp &Sons
China Hall
China
Opaque & Lon Stoxe
Holiday
Eit and Emblem
Cups
Mitch Safes
Frases
Foy HO
Alylov
Anaa Sa Warn Ke
Silfer
Rockingham & Yellow Ware
D. A. Bradley
Carpenter’s Botk
Cadar Rapids
Fedesata
Suriel
Ureary
Moilleme
Lotrnetfong
de Nepean
P.M
Cachion
Romowes
Inia Darmayt
Ereaten
Neremse
Leather Store
Harness Shop
Howland
Benler
Walters
Collans
Cbs
Awyttianny Biri
Pirie
Furman
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