War in the South-West from Arey correspondence
The Arey correspondence from the Cincinnati Times reports on Union advances near Vicksburg, cotton contracts with the government, contrabands employed in picking cotton, and life on a Mississippi plantation. It notes about Providence and bullitt family anecdotes, and discusses canal conditions, river prospects, and military dispositions around Milliken Bend and the Mississippi.
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Arey
Cincinnati Times
South-West
Providence
Smith
Texas
New York
Sentiments of Soldiers and Charleston Attack Details
Letters from MunYrerenono Tennessee date April 6 1863 rally Northern Copperheads. Soldier writers denounce traitors calling for harsh measures while urging unity and continued war aims. The paper then reports the Charleston assault with the Ironclads and Weehawken and lists gun placements and damage to Fort Sumter, Keokuk, and others with vivid battle details and commander rhetoric.
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MunYrerenono
Tenn
Epiron
Hamilton
Butler County
Ohio
Union
Lincoln
Messure
Fort Moultrie
Charleston
Tribune
Du‘post
Turner
Fort Wegener
Morris
Gums
Weehawken
Suartera
Opening of the Racing Season Highlighted by Ten Broeck Victory
The article notes the racing season opening with American rider Ten Broeck credited for a win achieved by an Irish bred horse at Warwick on the nineteenth ultim. It highlights Ten Broeck’s initial success aboard Bateman and mentions several other races where he found success, contrasting Breeds and lineage with local expectations.
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Ten Broeck
Warwick
Mr. Tea
Tea
Bateman
Colton
Bet It Pot Le Dealt With Under The Late Order
A brief note indicates that the bet pot was handled under a late-order directive. The entry records the action without detailing participants, locations, or exact stakes.
Fighting Expected Near Suffolk
A report indicates fighting may occur near Suffolk with expectations of rebel resistance. An unnamed official warns retreats to avoid capture and urges immediate movements if the enemy advances.
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Suffolk
Draft Preparations Spark Early Call for Troops
State and local authorities prepare for a draft as regiments are depleted by casualties. New York is among the first called upon for service while weather remains favorable and public spirits are high.
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Var Ae
York
Tredhoops
Rebels Seize Horses Near Fort Donelson Halted by Federal Sweep
In Cairo on April 14 a Federal action seized local horses to prevent rebel cavalry use. A skirmish Friday left about twenty Rebel prisoners in a clash that involved Major Brandon and two captains among the captured.
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Cairo
Fort Donelson
Rosecrans
Brandon
Robber Eludes Nighttime Break-In at Gard & Gilmore Store
A thief entered Gard and Gilmore's on Stored Out Street above Sixth, last night and stole goods valued at four thousand dollars. Police investigate the break-in and review surveillance for clues and suspects. Local merchants report tightened security measures following the incident.
Arrival of Rebel Conscripts and Deserters Reported
Three deserters from the Rebel army in North Carolina, natives of Carter County Tennessee, reach Union lines near Greenville Tar River seeking to join Union forces. They describe rebel conscription, widespread disaffection, and shortages of rations and clothing amid harsh enforcement and executions.
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North Carolina
Tates
Henry Carrigan
John Brammet
Adame
Carter County
Tennessee
Garney
Kentucky
Bel Service
Mouth
Carolina
Tives
Fr Posi
Local Notice Fragment on Arrangements and Names
A damaged OCR fragment mentions arrangements and individuals including Heenan and Tom Severstones. context unclear and details incomplete. The terse item appears to be an interim local notice or notice of personal arrangements with few readable facts.
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Heenan
Benecia - BA
Tom Severstones
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