Richmond at risk as Grant presses from City Point
The narrative debates possible maneuvers to defend Richmond and the Confederacy, noting Lee’s forces at Petersburg and the Federal advance from City Point. It discusses the strategic aim to hold Richmond, the potential fall if captured, and the broader war implications for Virginia and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
Rapidan
Frederi Court House
Victorio
Ric
Blue Ridge
Fiarg
Richmond
Virginia
Confederacy
City Point
Peterswe
Petersburg
Danville
James River
Righmond
Grant
Absolse
Usssy
Ward
Gkant
Susamis
Richmot
Princeton
Biamae
Lanta
Monitor Vessels Compared To Fortified Land Defenses
The author argues that monitor warships are weak against strong forts when anchored or in front of elevations like Fort Darling. He notes five of eight monitors were disabled in Charleston and asserts a brief fight would have left them hors de combat. He contends armor and design suit land defenses poorly and fails to justify their value against sea fortifications or their supposed superiority over traditional ironclads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Darling
Charleston
Breckinridge Democrat Addresses Kentucky May 9 1864
Lieut Governor Jacobs delivers a forceful Lexington speech defending Union, condemning secession and abolitionism, arguing for constitutional rights and Kentucky loyalty. He attacks Lincoln's policies, warns against emancipation proposals, and calls for mobilization to preserve the Union and the Constitution. He defends McClellan as a constitutional candidate and urges voting against radical policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Jacobs
Lexington
Kentucky
Camp Dennison Welcomes 8000 National Guardsmen
From Camp Dennison Ohio May 10 the National Guardsmen number about eight thousand and are swelling daily as trains deliver more. Cincinnati regiments occupy south, east and west camp zones while mustering in to march to post duty. Religious services, reading room, and charitable book distribution highlight civic support for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chidlaw
U. S. Christian Commission
Post
Suppressed Kentucky Enrollment Address By Gov Bramlette
The Frankfort Commonwealth publishes Gov Bramlette's contested address defending lawful resistance and urging loyalty to the Constitution. It urgesKentuckians to pursue redress through courts and ballots, detailing Articles of War and civil remedies, while warning against violence and unlawful acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramlette
Kentucky
Frankfort
Itis
Commonwealth
United States
Congress
Courts of Justice
Murderer Caged By Chicago Captain In Reward Case
A long feud between farmers Johnson and Morris ended when Morris, a Civil War cavalry captain, ordered a sergeant to bring Johnson to his quarters dead. Morris fled to Chicago, was lured by decoy letters, and arrested at Matteson House by Captain Jack Nelson, who secured the $1000 reward.
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Chicago Journal of the 4Th
Louisville
Johnson
Morris
Louieville
L1th
Kentucky Cavalry
Canada
Jack Nelson
First Precinct
Nelson
Chicago
Matteson
Capt
Flax Culture in Ohio Yields Profitable Linen
A Columbus area farmer details his flax method and profits from one acre. Sowing one peck of seed in late April, harvesting mid July, threshing in September for about three bushels seed, and rotting straw in the field. After dressing, flax yields around forty pounds of usable fiber. He estimates producing 200 yards of linen per acre worth 75 cents per yard, totaling about 150 dollars, with seed cost bringing total profit near 109 dollars, noting mechanized processing would boost profits and urging farmers to grow flax as a substitute for cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Ss
Aioe
Widow presents blood stained Fort Pillow flag at Fort Pickering
The Memphis Bulletin reports Major Booth’s widow arriving at Fort Pickering with the tattered flag that flew over Fort Pillow. Colonel Jackson and the surviving 6th U S Heavy Artillery formed as she spoke, the regiment kneeling to vow never to surrender the flag to traitors, in tribute to the fallen.
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Memphis
Booth
Fort Pillow
Fort Pickering
Jackson
6Th United States Heavy Artillery
Mound City
Deaths in the Department of Arkansas weekly report
Report of deaths in the Department of Arkansas for the week ending April 9 1864 lists soldiers from several units including Stephen Churchman 4th Arkansas cavalry Alex W Beasley 4th Arkansas cavalry David Atterbury 624 Illinois and others from 29th Iowa 77th Ohio 3d Arkansas cavalry. Names include Marion Cooper Geo Adams Bateman Jesse Parham and more.
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Mephat Dieserer
Department OF Arkansas
Littiter Rock
Arx
Stephen Churchman
4Th Ark
Alex W Beasley
Corp
Ark
David Atterbury
Jas Richardson
Iowa
Wm Burton
Ohio
Chas Bailey
Meercat Director's Order List of Union Soldiers Names
Meercat Director's Order for the week ending April 16 1864 includes a roster of Union soldiers from Iowa Michigan Illinois Arkansas and Missouri with units such as 40th Iowa 12th Michigan 62d Illinois 64th Illinois 60th Iowa 8th Arkansas and 3d Arkansas cavalry led by officers and teamsters including Joseph Lash Fayette Mesch and Milan Looner among others.
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Meercat
Department of Arkansas
Lirrte Roux
Argx
Joseph R Lash
Iowa
Fayette Mesch
Mich
Jnok Scott
Lyman Levin
Geo W Neil
Silas Johnson
Joseph H Webb
Ark Cay
Chas Clarkson
Jno Pierce
Ark
Milan Looner
C H Payton
Teamster
Arkansas Civil War Muster Roll Fragments Note April 1864
A scrambled muster fragment lists soldiers and units from Arkansas and neighboring states for the week ending April 23. Names include Elwood Nina Co E 12th Michigan and Silas Johnson Co K 50th Indiana, with surgeons and medical director Q. Werberist.
No Conciliation Wanted: 1860 Charleston Circular Emerges
A printed circular, signed by a Charleston leader, dated November 19, 1860, appears among Tennessee‑captured papers. It claims to emanate from the 1860 association formed to promote secession, outlines pamphlet distribution to resist Northern conciliatory moves, and cites funds needed to act promptly.
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Charleston
8. C
Tennessee
1860
Vuthern Union
Battles on Friday and Saturday near Spottsylvania
The New York Herald reports Friday and Saturday fighting along the line from Hancock to Burnside with Longstreet pressing the left flank and Sedgwick and Meade countering. Union forces withdraw and reform near breastworks as Lee shifts to block Germania Ford while Grant and Meade pursue toward North Anna river. Reports claim heavy casualties, scattered fighting, and a Confederate retreat toward Richmond with commanders Warren Hancock Burnside active in pursuit.
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New York
the Herald
Lee
Longstreet
Hancock
Burnside
Warren
6Th Corps
Han
Santry
Grant
Meade
Sedgwick
Germania Ford
Chancellorsville
Germania
Richmond
North Anna River
Col. Lombard
1St
Michigan
the Inquirer
Washington
Tod's Tavern
Po River
Bulletin
Spottsylvania Court House
Anna River
Wasuisaton
Ope Court House
Spottsylvania Road
Peter Oy
Great Battle Likely Fought Monday Near Resaca
From Wasuincrow May 10 report states McPherson advances toward Resaca with seven miles from Dalton as rebel positions shift. General Thomas drives rebels from Tanner Hill toward Buzzard's Rest, while Schofield forms a flank. A great battle is implied on that line yesterday and may be ongoing.
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Dix
Midni Etates
Rocky Faced Ridge
Meherson
Snake Creek
Resaca
Tanner Hill
Thomas
Buzzard’s
Dalton
Omis
McPherson
Schofield
Cleveland
Grant
Batiler
Butler's Army Near Renin Sart After Skirmish
The Norfolk report claims Butler faced near renin Sart with heavy cannon fire and a cart drive. It notes Butler holds the key to Santa Pelstones and that Lt. Teapo was wounded Friday. Reports from New York claim Butler began marching toward Richmond from the south side at dawn.
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Butler
Norfolk
Renin
Saata Pelstones
Lac Tepo
New York
the Herald
Richmond
James de Pant
Ae Ae
Baee Times
Bermuda Hundred
the Tribune
Grant
Beauregard
President Deems Grant On Line Of Movement
A large crowd gathered outside the Executive Mansion as the 27th Ohio Volunteers serenaded the President. He thanked them and praised General Grant and his officers, noting Grant remains on course with his original plan despite completed progress and more to be done.
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Wassineton
Ohio Volunteers
Grant
Destruction of the Rebel Ram Reported at Albemarle Sound
Information from North Carolina dated May 9 reports that the rebel ram in Albemarle Sound was attacked and sunk by the United States steamer Sassacus. Details indicate a decisive naval action with Union forces neutralizing the Confederate vessel in the sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Albemarle Sound
United States
River at Pittsburg Decline in Gold
Pittsburg reports river at seven feet and stationary as of May 10. Weather is clear and warm with thermometer at 84 in the shade. Gold and silver prices declined by 254, with the rate for gold 0.
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Pittsburg
Pittspore
Fourth Day at General Conference of the M E Church
The Fourth Day report covers opening services led by Rev. W. Young, journal approvals, and Bishop Morris chairing. It highlights the Canada church address with 100000 members and $300000 in property, plus strong anti slavery stance, lay delegation votes, and printed copies. It notes unanimous abolition sentiment and printing orders, plus side note on a loyalist clergyman expelled for disloyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Young
Cincinnati
Morris
Ada Conference
Canada
M. B. Church
United States
Gardiner
Morrison
Bishop Richardson
College of Bishop
Scott
de Hatfield
O. Y. Monroe
Col. Mooney
Kingsley
Ames
How Prepared Coffees are Made
The Baltimore American editor notes two checks to coffee enthusiasm. At a military hospital Commissary Department twelve dollars per barrel paid for dried grounds, later rearomatized by chemistry and sold in labeled papers at high prices with slim profit margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
East
Garibaldi Praises General Grant After London Breakfast
An English correspondent reports Garibaldi called on Hon. Freeman Morse in London and invited him to breakfast. Garibaldi spoke enthusiastically of General Grant, praising his bravery, the Western campaign as masterly, and calling Grant the right man in the right place to command American armies. Journeymen tailors in St. Louis end a seven week strike returning to work without full concessions.
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Jacobs
Frettow
Fayztrrs
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
United States
Union of Our Fathers
Jackson
Union of
Calhoun
Senate
Crittenden
Clay
Charleston
Democratic Party
Lincoln
South Carolina
Kentucky
South
Hell
Sumter
Carollina
Chicago
House of Representatives
Prince Departmental
Peopnstead
Ee Coes
Abraham Lincoln
Hanes
Rhett Soldinn
Virginia
Tennessee
North
East Tennessee
Louisville
Pegro
Burke
Union Men
Union Party
Geo. B. McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Dowell
Blenker
Aoe
Ashington
Lnggeadeie Ta
McClellan
Pean Ts
NasHvinur
Rousseau
Smith
Garibaldi
London
Freeman Morse
Morse
Grant
St. Louis
An Angel from Birth New York May 3 1864
The verse laments a deceased woman described as pure kind and saint like. It portrays her as an angel on earth whose life was a lesson of love and duty and who now rests in a grave awaiting the final judgment. The poem closes with a plea for reunion in a heavenly afterlife. New York May 3 1864.
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Congress
Tos. E. Bramuarre
Frankfort
Earth
New York
Administrator's Sale of Estate Judgments and Real Estate Notices
Undersigned administrator of John D. Shane's estate offers sale of all personal property on May 12 at 1 o'clock P M at the Hamilton County Commission House Cincinnati for cash to the highest bidder with a second sale to follow that evening. Also notices of divorce petition, sale of leasehold real estate in Lane Seminary tract, and foreclosures and attachments against various defendants in Hamilton County Ohio. Prices, dates, and parties include Elizabeth Kendall, James Richardson estate, Lane Seminary leasehold, and cases involving Taft trustees and Mary B Robert.
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John D. Shane
G. Habba
West Fifth Street
Cincinnati
Skidner
Em Hong
Ai A
Alexander W. Willamson Rator
J. D. Shaine
Burge W. Kendall
Shreveport
Louisiana
Elizabeth D. Kendall
Court of Common Pleas
Hor Sa
TH D. Kendall
Wolf
Amilton County
James C. Richardson
Ann Richardson
Hamilton County
John Gilman
Mary Gilman
Thomas Bolus
Annie Bolus
Evansville
Indiana
Samuel Gilman
Cornelia Gilman
New York
Lane Seminary
Daniel H. Morton
Beech Street
Lincoln, Smith & Warnoue
James O. Richardson
Artin Sutton
Susannah Sutton
Henry Boyd, Jr
Alfred
Gould
John Gates
Rt of Common Pleas
Austin Sutton
Susannah Button
Ohio
Maple Strand
Busanash
Eas
Austin Satten
Ge H. Sh É
Sanswer
Ee HR. Paul
A. D
Joseph Miller & Co
Wallace W. Robbins
United States
Virginia
Rawson Gardner
William Robbins
Osam Gardner
Williams Robbins
Ransom Gardner
Robbins
de Potent
Gardner
First National Bank of
Columbus
King & Thompson
Gursanoe Court OF
George William Brown
Mary B. Robert
Alphonso Taft
Sanderson Robert
Hamilton
Eméline Hough
Daniel Hough
Eleanor Ridgely
Franklin Ridgely
Patrick Robert
Sanderson Posey
Henry Posey
Mary B Robert
Said Sanderson Robert
Joseph Uabot
Emeline Hough
St. Louis
Missouri
Henry Posy
Baltimoraryland
Joseph Cabot
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mar B. Hobert
Superior Court of
Lawilton
Mount Auburn
James Key
Jacob L. Wayne
Hughes’ Purchase
Silion
John Baker
Wi Con
Wm. H. Everett
Wm. BH. Everett
John Beker
Everett
Caid
Mortenee
Geo. Wen Daven Asidantecce Robert
Synceroon Robert
Geoilliam Brown
Sears
Sy J. G. Thoms
United orariEs of America
Main
Sycamore
Kirby Alley
Pearl Street
SAN Marshal U
Tonto
F. Batu
United States OF America
District Court of
Eee States
Rae
Mesars
Butler & Co
District Court of the United States
Custom House
Duce Alley
Vincinnati
Southern District of
F. Batt
U. 8
Amoa Va
F. Brennan
Ra Pursasat
District of Bs
Gale
Messrs. E
Huthr & Co
Ovietmostl
Marthan Bt
Ohie
B. Hart
National Guard Headquarters and Kentucky officers listed
A partial roster lists Brig. General Burbridge and Capt. Thom eg Pro among Kentucky military leaders. Also named are Cols Sanders Brace Maxwell Scott Harrington and others with adjutant general noted as responsible for the Governor’s forces.
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Willis Iontd
General of
Kentucky
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Breckinridge
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Camp Dennison
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Lirtlz Rock
Elwood Nina
Phileton Hazard
A Aliman
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Charles Clarkson
John Fisher
Siebat
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Merrill's Horse
Wm Pavack
Richd Ward
Te ‘cCoy
Chas Pack
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Wm Kinney
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Dept. Ark
Telegraph
Army OF
Sherman
Johnston
Army OF the Cumberland
E. M. Stawrom
General Conference of the
M. E. Church
Evelima Ball
Flamen Ball
Clifton
Cincinnnati
Park Benjamin
LEGAL
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Iso Poskets OG
Java
Aphex Tel
James Eve Frazer & OO
Walnut Street
Macy
A. Frazee & OO
Jamee
Tg Best
Feari Peretts
Hubbard Bros
Broadway
Bagioc
Econ Os
Ieee
Siseia
Berry A. Esle
RMS
Herona
Seal-Lyos
7Th Regiment National Guard
iEhich
National Guard
Mabiocerios
Cores Balisteans Racr
Headquarters
Kentucky Volunteers
Adjutant-General's Office
Frankfost
Louisa
Burnside Point
Manfordsville
Bowling Screen
Louiseon
Kentucksane
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F. Ball
Insurance
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East Second Street
Lottery
Rozay Aften
Marana Sore
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