Prom Army of Cumberland Advances and Sword Gift
Special correspondence from the Army of the Cumberland reports cautious advance rumors toward an attack, with commanders preparing for battle and lines held. A sword presentation to General Sheridan is noted, as General Turchin returns in triumph and praised for leadership. Absentee issues, morale, and calls for disciplined conduct frame a tense field report.
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Don Lauk Ted
Army of the Cumberland
Camberland
Catherine Sareed
Edvienre
Sheridan
Ares
Ganeral Turchin
Turchin
Cului
Mitchell
Ain
War in the South notes siege and river operations
The dispatches discuss the Vicksburg siege and heavy thunder down the Mississippi, the Duckport Canal progress, captures near Richmond and Port Hudson, and letters from Port Hudson. It mentions General Thomas arriving, sickly conditions, and Confederate rhetoric about endurance and independence. The report highlights prisoner captures, reorganizations, and the ongoing riverine and canal work crucial to control of the Mississippi.
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Vicksburg
Missisippi
Thomas
Duckport Canal
Richmond
Port Hudson
Indiananoa
Dackporta
Cers
Vickeburg
Shreveport
Poe
Loui Latch
Colona
North Carolina
Willams
Crimsor Seces&soriet
Iayler
Confederacy
Hudson
North
Bohemians Suffer Fever Ordeal and Civil War Echoes
The fragment describes a feverish sufferer in a harsh environment, with visions of pain and fear of death. It reflects on medical neglect, the mind’s torment, and a sense of cosmic unease. It mentions Quincey Lag, Indianola, and Civil War era context with references to cannondading and regiment-raising efforts.
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Lee
Shah
Quincey
Atadfing Ben Phentenes
Gallant Affair of the Second Virginia Cavalry
A Civil War era field report recounts a patrol from the Second Virginia Cavalry near Logan Court House and Deer Creek. Captain Davison’s detachment clashed with the Wildcats of the Thirty-sixth Virginia, losing a horse and a fiddler, while capturing horses, arms, and several prisoners during a skirmish that lasted about ten to fifteen minutes.
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Cuarlgeron
Virginia
Epa
Second Virginis
Lymes
Or McMahor
Logan Court House
Wildcat Company
Thirty Sixth Virginia
Deer Creek
Guyannotie
Davison
Orptia Davieon
Hadecis
Tie
Okir
Eli Ens
The Recessionists of New Orleans
A Philadelphia Inquirer correspondent describes New Orleans society amid secession talk and a city divided by gangs and spies. He notes vice districts, waiter spies, and a mood of distrust as Confederate influences mingle with Union control. He also reports on contrabands under Union lines, describing hunger, exposure, and deaths, with cramped rations and suffering in camps and plantations.
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New Orleans
Philadelphia
Ts Tates
New Ori
Ovccne
Ber den
Mabie
Lake Fort
Acta
Bothie
Baton Rouge
Rebel Letters Hint at Spring Move Toward North Carolina
Intercepted letters from Civil War soldiers reveal plans for a spring campaign. Messages dated April 4 and April 7 speak of moving toward Norfolk and North Carolina with forces massed and pontoon bridges prepared. Other notes from Richmond and near Fredericksburg express hopes for peace yet grim anticipation of battle.
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North Carolina
Blackwater
Saioik
United Sates Ford
Rappahannock River
Spottsylvania County
Norfolk
Suffolk
Richmond
Portsmouth
Ay Anna
Sear Frederickaburg
Gahing Tah in Lawsuit Over Fifty Thousand Dollar Claim
A garbled OCR fragment cites a case involving a claim of fifty thousand dollars. Readable details point to a financial dispute seeking compensation, with no clear party names or court listed in the surviving text.
The Telegraph to Cincinnati for the Daily Time
A brief note records the transfer of the telegraph service from The Telegram to Cincinnati for publication in the Daily Time. The item notes the logistics of the transfer and the involved offices.
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Cincinnati
Potomac Dispatches on Gen Stoneman Expedition
Readable fragments describe Gen Stoneman's forces moving from Grove Church toward Kelly's Ford and Lib erty. Divisions encamped at Grove Church Run and Morrisville engaged Rebel positions while minor opposition yielded several prisoners as main crossing decisions unfold.
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Potomac
Stoneman
Nother
Rouseh
Peter Fas
Grove
Ava
Odeet
Rotymes
Freemen's Land
Divisios
Goodensville
Morrisville
Kelly's Ford
Seeorarer
Hebets
Etter Ou
Rere Bridge
Dirions
Kelly’s Ford
Grove Church
Estham’s
Ledgeman’s Creek
Liberty
Danville Disturbances Reported as Military Move Calm
Reports from Polis on April 20 indicate forces were sent to Danville with some arrests. Another Union man was reported removed to a Georgetown residence where a force is said to organize resistance to arrest. Local Democrats counsel submission and restoration of peace.
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Polis
Impilawa
Danville
County
Sear
Hig
Georgetown
Torce
Dean Enn
Rumor of Stanton Resignation Supposedly Countered
A rumor spreads that Secretary Stanton resigned, but reports from Culpeper Court House New York indicate the matter may be compromised. An officer said Gen Storeman had reached Culpeper, where 3,000 Rebels were surprised and captured. cavalry casualties were noted in a prior skirmish.
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Stanton
Culpepper Courthouse
New Yoak
Hunar
Army of the Py
Storeman
Datar- Gay P.M
Culpepper Court House
Dowbsra
Escape of Foster Menaces Rebel Batteries Near Washington
Report from New Bern says General Foster attacked Rebel batteries in broad daylight. Foster was killed at the wheel and Antigro deck wounded. Over 200 riflemen opened fire as reinforcements from Kingston arrived. the 5th Brigade played a role near Nowbera where the ferry departed.
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New York
New Dern
Foster
Anime
Nowbera
Skirmishing in Tennessee and Kentucky Reported
Loursvace in Tennessee and Colope reports Grahem attacking near Celina killing seven Rebels and crossing the Cumberland to strike rebels, with thirty killed and others routed. Gol. Riley pursued rebels at Creejapore on the Cumberland killing one and taking seven prisoners. No Union casualties.
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Loursvace
Colope
Baltimore Union Demonstration Marks Grand 7 Event
Baltimore reports a Union demonstration at the Maryland Institute hall under Union Leagues auspices to commemorate the grand 7 event in Baltimore. The evening featured a large turnout and notable activities marking the occasion.
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Baltimore
The
Maryland Institute
Union Leagues In
Maryland
Great Aston Meeting of New York
A fragmentary report mentions a gathering in New York with vague details about a meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The text references stands and a piano or choir element but is too garbled to confirm names or outcomes.
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Aston Meeting
New York
P. M
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Four M Captured In Gold Plot Report
Historical note reports four men captured after a gold plot attempt. Apeli 90 is cited in the brief, with few readable specifics. The fragment suggests law enforcement action and a possible timeline but lacks clear names or locations.
Unclear historical note fragment near Nassau voyage
Fragmentary OCR note mentions individuals and a voyage toward Nassau. Details are indeterminate due to garbled text and missing context. No clear event date, organization, or outcome is discernible from the readable portion.
Antelope Sighting Reports Uncertain Port Royal Passage
A garbled April item from New York describes the Antelope schooner moving from Ubarlesten to Port Royal with a prize tied to the Memphis attack. The report mentions a large force and a rebel paddlewheeler as observers, but many details are uncertain due to damage in the OCR.
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New York
Ubarlesten
Port Royal
Memphis
Bas Arrin
Pei
Brave Arkansas forces retreat under Cabell command
Fragmentary report describes General Cabell directing troops in a retreat toward the Ozarks. Text mentions Loyalee, St. Louis, and Fayeu, with references to Col. Harrison and Arianeas recruits in disordered withdrawal after a four hour engagement.
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Arkansas
St. Louis
Fayeu
Cabell
Ozark
Harrison Rivg
Aoe Caine
Dern ar arrives from Charleton as mouteee still reported
Last evening the steamer Dern ar arrived from Charleton. The Moutors were all lying near the Lar, none of them having left, as reported.
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Fortxzas
Dern
Charleton
Moutors
Union Meeting at Philadelphia Highlights Speakers
A Philadelphia union gathering on April 20 featured notable speakers including Chase and Mr. Morke, described as a Southern refugee, with other participants addressing the crowd in a large, prominent session.
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Union
Philadelphia
PhiItape la Pata
Chase
Mr. Morke
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