Letters From the 138th V.N.G. Regiment Describe Duty and Controversy
Special Correspondent reports on the 138th Ohio V.N.G. regiment during a wartime voyage noting near misses and dangers, the Army's disciplinary orders, and critiques of officer and church conduct. The piece covers marches, deployments to Drummond Town and Horn Town, sickness, mail, and a side trip up the Chesapeake Bay as soldiers pursue routes to Utah.
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Ohio
United States
188Th Regiment
Tur Field
Nban Hatunera
Portrait painter released from Fort McHenry amid odd tangle
Baltimore dispatch says Mr John R Johnson, a portrait painter, was released from Fort McHenry after offering $10,000 or more to secure a pass for Fortress Monroe. He allegedly advised two youths to join the Rebel army and resisted a haircut until southern independence was achieved, prompting Colonel Woolley to observe his long hair was the odd excuse to release him.
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John R. Johnson
Fort McHenry
Johnson
Josemnne
South
Woolley
Marshall
Baltimore
Fourth of July in Berlin Celebrated by Americans
Loyal Americans in Berlin gathered at the St. Petersburg Hotel to mark the National Independence anniversary. Patriotic sentiment ran high as they reflected on America’s resilience in dark hours and honored an honorary American citizen.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Enates
America
Stamp Tax on Receipts Under New Internal Revenue Law
The article explains the June 90 1864 Internal Revenue law taking effect August, imposing a two cent stamp tax on receipts for money and debt payments, including bank checks and drafts, with exemptions for certain mortgages and payments. It notes the provision is new to the country though long used in England and extends to checks and similar instruments.
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Internal Revenue Law
England
Rebel Officers Wounded At Monocacy Battle
Richmond Whig reports wounded officers arriving in Richmond after the Monocacy action. Officers named include Brigadier General C A Evans and Lieut Gordon of General Ewell s command, plus Pearce of the 26th Georgia and Colonel Lamar of the 61st. Casualties listed claim four to five hundred missing and about one thousand one hundred enemies, with seven hundred prisoners reported.
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Monocacy
Richmond Whig
Richmond
C. A. Evans
Gordon
Ewell
Ota
Pearce
Georgia
Lamar
Enem
Washington
Pooleville
Boston Ward Recruiting Draft Sparks Local Campaigns
In Boston wards papers circulate urging substitute recruits toward ward quotas. The appeal emphasizes the duty to support families and boost enlistment. The narrative suggests community-driven fundraising and recruitment efforts amid wartime need.
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Boston
Casualties in 47th Olive Veteran in tlahoo chee Stiver Georgia
Slang and garbled OCR fragment details a casualty note involving a veteran and a place in Georgia. The readable elements indicate a military or commemorative context with unclear locality and event phrasing. No coherent names or dates can be confirmed from the text.
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Casualtieos
Fragmentary 19th Century Mail Items and News Snippets
The disjointed clippings report a Dover ring finding and theft recoveries, a $11,000 defaulter Paymaster in the United States Navy, and Grant era business impact. It notes Columbus statue plans in Madrid, deaths of two Philadelphia children, and British intelligence revelations about Daniel Defoe era authors. Miscellany includes odd anecdotes,一个 Molly Partington quip, and various local curiosities and incidents across cities like Petersburg, Montreal, and Rock Island.
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G. P. Folsom
United Aea Yera
Grant
Petersburg
Petersbof Register
Montreal
Mascusetts
Grand Menon
Spain
Madrid
Christopher Columbus
Daniel
Robinson Crasce
George I
Nan
Isaac
Darkey
New York Herald
Edmund Abonat
Accard
Ure
Alee Prieeta
London Times
Preety
Rock Island
Peru
Appomattox
M. Sone
Abbeyville
France
Ems
Chi
Georgia
Ae Thompson
Ion Govern
President and aide discuss the war effort in a wartime exchange
A dialogue with the President and an aide reflects on readiness and public morale. They mention a lack of water communications, an inland city, and plans to remain in Washington for a few days as the nation faces stirring events. The conversation includes remarks on enlistment, responsibility, and the President's proclamation for more troops.
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Acceas
Fein
Washington
List of Casualties to Ohio Soldiers in Battle Near Atlanta
Fragmentary US Civil War casualty list shows Ohio soldiers with injuries and losses from a battle near Atlanta Georgia. Names include J. W. Smert, James McGlinn, John D. Wilson, Corporal James Barnes, Michael Smith, James Colahan, and many others among various regiments. Details are incomplete with many misspellings and scattered notes.
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Atlanta
Ag Media Chest
Eae
Rasia
Soha
Jas. B. Loos Bere
Robert
J. Lyman
Feah
Wm. Burton
James Colahan
Gore
Co ' Teraei
Grace
Ae Doran
Pew
Ian Secun
John Sten
Sider Bageno
Tad
Nobie O
Ies Lei Wa
Nati Berg
Jos Geere Hans
Pugtne Jacobe Heath
David Pathe
Henry Dunlap
Fite
Andrew J. Pion
S C
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John Chipolth
Oe Sow Howe
Lafayette Abbott
Serg
A Ng Yy
Apo
How Grant's Army Gets Water
Fragmented OCR text describes water supply for Grant's Army with references to wells and buckets. It notes soldiers suffering thirst and the improvised methods to obtain water from deep wells and distant sources amid difficult conditions.
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Grant
The Bombardment of Charleston Chronicle
Read fragments describe a Civil War era bombardment scene with disrupted river activity and troop movements. Mentions General Johnson and Georgia troops, eerie aftermath, and strategic actions affecting Charleston.
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Charleston
Pelmette Herald
Foster
Gen. Johnson
Georgia
Insurance Notice Amid Tornado Threats
Fragmentary ad from The Pike County Democrat offers freeport insurance listings and a tornadic risk notice. reads unclear but references residents and local rates. Affected area appears to be Pike County with unspecified providers and terms.
Assault on Petersburg Ends in Limited Gains
Report of Petersburg assault from the Army of the Potomac notes the attack on the crest failed to secure victory. Colorful skirmishes and heavy losses in the Ninth Corps and colored divisions are recorded, with detailed casualty figures and confusion among commands.
Office Established by Captain N. Trambuil in Ito Building
An excerpt notes Captain N. Trambuil arriving and opening an office in the Ito Building, indicating the early presence of his operations in the area. The fragmentary text situates the event as a local administrative or maritime venture.
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Rived
Itos Building
N. Trambuil
Rebel Deserters Face Draft Rules from Provost Marshal
Capt J Hernon Fostan, Pittsburgh Provost Marshal, cites a letter from Provost Marshal General Far. Deserters who joined the Confederate oath are subject to draft but not sent to fight rebels. the letter outlines exemptions and classes of exemption.
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J. Hernon Fostan
Pitteburg
Marscal
Far
Cartarm
A Russian Ukase. A communication from Wilee in the
A clipped note refers to a Russian ukase and a communication from Wilee in the context of state declarations. The fragment hints at official decrees and diplomatic phrasing, but lacks full details on date, place, or concrete actions. The readable portion centers on a formal imperial or governmental communication.
Hospitals and Doctors Named in City Listing
Fragmented OCR lists surgeons and clinics with initials and names such as Cary, Spree, and Gow. The unreadable text appears to catalog medical staff or departments in a hospital section with garbled entries.
Senate reshuffles amid unclear precinct changes
Unclear OCR text hints at Senate moves and investigations. Mentions Megan Manache and Abigail Street near Broad Way with references to quarters for troops, but details are fragmented and not verifiable.
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Senate
Reece
Mat Cath
Gor Inves
Ee Aay Kellow Bamnaces
Abigail Street
Broadway
Troopa
Megan Manache Wee Leg Ebet
Eeeen
Commission-ounti Branch office and store notice
Fragmentary OCR shows a retail address “Office and Store No. 51 Vine Street” under a commission or branch header. Content is incomplete but indicates a business location listing with postal street designation.
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Oort
Crurnare
ANT
Vine Street
Cincinnati
U. 8
Commission
Ounti Branch
Vine Streat
U. & Sanitary Commission
Vine Streets
Rypuger Relief Commission OF
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Ove Oe Becantant
Rau Loveworth Street
Race
Aegis Bam Omy
National Union Association OF O10
Fragmented 19th Century Classified Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment lists assorted goods and vendors including burlap bags vinegar cheese cider and spices. The text appears as retail items interspersed with stray names and partial prices, lacking coherent context or complete sentences.
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Nwa
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Rarraawa
Newton
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Worturast
Deters
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Boots & Shoes
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Ei.wu
Strickland’s
Colera
Misiare
Wales
Soliiers
Gtional
Aloa
Pec Lottie
General Depot
East Fourth Street
WH. Glenn & Sons
Vine
Wainst
van Dormum
Merchant Tailor & Gents’ Furnisher
Race and
Blu Streets
Iyton
WH. H. Forman
Main Street
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Fourth
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Probéelon
Ruadom
Vallandigion
Jesus
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Cristians
Virginia
Bradford
Union
Boys In
Blue
Co Fisher
Eastville
Betts
Everhard
Chenoworth
Flint
Kline
Pocosin
Cheechnessex
Drummond Town
Co. H
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Horn Town
Torrence
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Gilpin
Drummond
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Cherryetone
Smith
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Jon
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Wyo
Kansas
Utah
Missouri
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Pike County Democrat
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Army OF the Potomac
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Ninth Corps
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Lewis
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M. T. Cary
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Seageee Jour
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