Camp Dennison Echoes at Kikwater Camp
Journal notes from Exawaren Camp Virginia October 18 1801 describe regiments in winter quarters a parade of officers and soldiers and a vivid scene of camp life with makeshift sod buildings fires and a patriotic defense of liberty interwoven with political speeches and a reflection on the sword as instrument of nationhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Anderson
Thie Rumen
John Bttsuaa
Ms Wide
Ohio
Thane Wilde
Indiana
Virginia
Olin
Loomis
Howe
Cheat Mountain
Becash
Yankees
America
Liberty
Sumter
Ssciety
Ates Salata
Attack on Wilton's camp sparks Pensacola siege tale
Mr. Packard, a Penuncola resident now in New York, recounts a rebel attack plan against Wilton's camp and Pensacola fort. He notes 6,600 troops, naval actions, and heavy shortages. rebel losses, property damage, and widespread panic described amid a disrupted economy and mandatory debt payments.
Letter from Colonel William Wilson Describes a Night Attack
A Civil War era letter from Colonel William Wilson reports a night assault by 200 rebels aided by 2000 foe forces. Wilson claims heavy combat, with 11 of his men killed and many wounded or captured, while his own troops inflicted about 400 rebel casualties and seized prisoners. He notes orders to New York and reflects on telegrams of the battle. The second fragment relays a Greytown incident description and ship details amid ongoing war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francia Ménghor
Kenny
Torreon
Heaven
Howte
Herbolia
Tyrol
Plocee
Republc
Chamber of Deputies
Norfolk
Portamonth
Lyon
Portmonth
Portamouth
Portumouth Navy Yard
Mbot
Abel
Newport News
James River
Old Patut
Fideral
Washington
New York
Potomac
Virginia
Bombhella
Sawtmtown
Packard
Penuncola
Wilton
Cmop
Pepiscola
Wilebon
Waventeon
Geora
Pentacola
Faree
Creighton
Regelars
Fred
Pensacola
Accousty
Ehither
Mr. P
Wilson
Kient
Agua
North
Richmond
Maine
William Wilson
Cook
Napoleon
Wil. Wilson
Pier
Descriptions of Civil War Activity and Movements
Reports detail General Fremont and allies at Hollis and camp Morrisey near Osage, skirmishes as rebels attempt daring feats, and troop dispositions including Rigel and Asboth. Dispatches mention Mosquera in Colombia, US recognition shifts, and Garibaldi’s letter to the United States praising the Union as conflict evolves in Panama and Price’s forces in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Hollis
Morrisey
Ei Hollvar
la Sonthorn
Lenoet
Fenspont
Hind
Harese
Robel
Zaron
Melor
Bigel
Midnleb
Ieecon
Ed Tanga
Marni
Lor
Tparares
Warnaw i Wight
Pope
Osage
Hania
Adeanos
Bhi
Hunter
Asboth
Mckteatry
Rigel
Pastor
Price
Boene
Metalloch
United States
Mocguera
bin E Pantry
Tutba
Bogota
Mosquera
Jones
Briceno
Tyem
Monquere
Garibaldi
Warnington
Qenowal
Antwerp
Caraga
Sirr
Mr. Sanford
Lahall
Quioue
Uunsul
Also Mentioned on This Page
WE Daily
Ubliehed Biwery Biren
Ummate Exreitre
Bred & CO. Bnry
Orvik
Tineey
OFF
Cerne Mone
Fruinoun
Saliverna
Clpetanstt
Ocrts
Toarat Mo Fen Fist Linex
Professor Anderson
The
Ngat
Atria
Geo
Arete Weil
Hureday
Mie Howe
Harness
Kaarene
Wealman Bae Ng
Dimick
Gookou Bian
Haron
Mith & Nixon
CSTV
Mesere
Buchanan
Lang
Berndie Ifaw
West
Fourth St Co. M. Murom
Pinnes
O.s.maltby
Elie Aar
Ally Anpaly
West Pisth
Tertueenah
Baltimore
Vwalmut St
Medical
Fon
Bea
Rok
Butlers Ia Oussuokeinag
Bastors Cots
Vine-street
Beth
Our Army
Lervice Wnow Alp
Burnett
Exawaren
Bran
Fai
Sam
Kikwater
Intellenetual
Anerson
Fae
Dennison
Aaxhall Garden
London
Clolh Parengars
Eae
Dlaises Pansietoen
Jelemen
Clare Pasengers
Ant
Camp Dennison
Alf Burnett
Bask Ou Fraser
London Times
Bank of France
Meyers
Paris
Messrs. Rocinchild
Mosers
France
Department of Supply
Missouri
Hurves
Army
Jefferson Cuy
Thomas
Gall
Leslie
Ste Tata
New
Crusader A
Rumad
Remalay
Tlig
Caprot
Terview
Union Cappa
Monroe
Gawu
Bunco
Hosritat
Gall Array
Mt Fort Nekens
Bi Iote
Retaica
Pousa
Cola Hospi
Brown
Nevy-yard
Bragg
Brot
Philadulphin Pyar
Tvarte
New Orleans
Telegraph
Diportant Prom Oliasou RE
Tiros
Kannedy
Sedalia
Johnston
Kentucky
McCulloch
Courke
Freemont
Kennedy
Edwards
Nalaky Ngalpat
Sio
McCistina Roe
Grooral Casey
Slavon
Kase
Cata
Eco
Wheeler & Wilson's
Rior
Sumner & CO
Dorn
noDy
Memmer
Jaturs Seardon
Burda, Wndare
Sirtrais Og Haas
Bisoelle
Eure
W. Vasarh
U. & Mail
Southampton
Havre
Hamburg
Panmaee
RENNO
U.S. Mailsteamship
Glasgow
Zoe Lea
John G
Dale
Desno Beet
Claviouses
California
Panama
Benno Siever
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!