Ambush and March of the Thirty-Fourth OVI Expedition
Special correspondence recounts Col. Powell mortally wounded at Wytheville with Zouave detachments advancing through Raleigh Wyoming and Wythe counties. Rebels surrenderations, capture of a large supply train, and a harrowing 300 mile retreat led by Lt Col Treskiee with Capt West delaying pursuing forces.14
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Boony
Raleigh
Wyoming
McDowell
Smith and Wythe
Abb's
Second Virginia Cavalry
Guney
Kepel
Record of Civil War July 1863 Skyrockets Mob Blaze
A compact chronicle of July 1863 Civil War actions recounts Vicksburg’s fall on July 4 after heavy losses and captured arms, plus battles at Helena Prentiss Green River Bridge and Boonesboro. Other notes cover Bragg’s Tennessee retreat, Port Hudson surrender, and Morgan and Forrest engagements as Union forces push Confederate defenses.
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Grant
Vic Cook Santinione
Gevamle
Vicksburg
United States
Mississippi
Helena
Arkansas
Price
Marmaduke
le Babes Canes
Ate Prentiss
John Morgan
Col. M
Ichigan
Green River Bridge
Kentucky
Col. Moore
Morgan
Bragg
Tennessee
Bridgeport
Rosecrans
Tullahoma
Hudson
General Banks
Buford
Kilpatrick
Stuart
Boonesboro
Maryland
Gilmore
Linnebargee
Jackson
Miss. Johnston
Blunt
Cooper
Big Creek
Fort Gibson
Lee
Falling Waters
Williamsport
Pettigrew
South Carolina
Forrest
Tennesse
Col
Hatch
Iowa
Yazoo City
Herron
Huntsville
Wytheville
East Tennessee
Toland
Korn
N. C
Rliss
Buffington's Island
W Va
Setoaie
Excelsior Briga
Front Royal
New Lisbon
Major Rue
Do Apenyene
Pegram
Pennsylvania
Rice and Deru Return to Cambridge in 2 at Siege
Two individuals named Rice and Deru arrive in Cambridge for a mission described as a siege journey. They bid farewell to the usual route and proceed toward the expected path. The fragment hints at travel, arrival, and a planned route.
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Eo Rice
Cambridge
Sietrie
Catholic Priest Given Honor for Noble Deed in New York
A Roman Catholic priest, Reverend Gestthew, is praised for a noble act in New York. He received recognition and a token of appreciation after preventing violence and saving lives amid a tense incident at a local residence.
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New York
The President's New England Visit Report
Washington correspondent reports the President will decline most invitations but will attend a limited event in New England. Details remain unclear as commentary notes possible adjustments to the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
New York
Gettysburg monument project seeks donations and support
In a message from Gettysburg the government plans to mark burial sites and memorialize local gentlemen such as Mench and Peter with durable monuments. David Wille, attorney, invites contributions and consultation from interested citizens to fund the memorial at the battlefield area and entry points.
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Get- Sri
Oeegten
David Wille
Gettysburg
The Missing African Explorer Edward Vogel Reminiscences
A sister edited volume on Edward Vogel recounts his Africa voyages and disappearance after 1855. It includes a harrowing letter to his mother describing subsistence hardship and devotion to science, while Maurice Von Beurmann pursues the long-ago trail of his fate.
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Edward Vogel
Africa
Vogels
Elise Polko
Hopertiiser
Lfnerhy
Maurice von Beurmann
Wara
Draft Decisions Clarify War Department Draft Rules
The War Department publishes decisions on draft reporting failures by conscripts. Districts are not blamed for deserters in their quota and must credit effort toward provisioning substitutes and reinforcements. It covers districts presenting men liable for service and making up gaps with exempt or substitute arrangements.
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War Department
Three Camels Captured From General's Farm in Iowa
The St Louis Union reports three rare camels, cited in scripture as hard to thread the eye of a needle, were captured by Maj. R. Curtis near a government raid on the General's farm in Iowa. Since their capture, over a year has passed amid great effort and expenditure by both sides, with the animals kept in a semi wild state.
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Eeeden
Col. Buckley
AEB
Burk
Reim
Wytheville
Sem Johnson
Gardens of Eden
Virginia
Delaney
St. Louis Union
Kingdom of Heaven
Maj
R. Curtis
Towa
Erteoteein
oOr
Vast Swindle Uncovered Involving Real Estate Schemes
A chaotic report describes a fraud case where a woman identified as West and other parties used forged drafts and inflated sums to obtain title to multiple properties. The scheme involved a residence lot, a second lot in the South, and dummy abstracts prepared by named local firms. An Eastern bank draft was altered from 5000 to 15000 by adding three digits, with deposits and counterfeit instruments alleged.
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Phree Geal
Prise
Sasor
She Saeed
Age Og Rea Eaghr
Bormmag
Ermigmay Oy
Koch
Basnes Reed
T. Ce
New York City
Sandusky
West
Chicago
Remnants of Harper's Ferry Raid Scene
A Philadelphia Press correspondent recalls the Harper’s Ferry armory siege. He describes the stone engine house, the barricaded doors, and the brutal assault by Colonel Lee’s men. Prisoners endure a dungeon like cell while the town’s wounded and dying are mourned.
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Harper’s Ferry
Philadelphia Press
Givia
Aiehan Ava
Armory
John Brown
Bouge Siiek
Lee
Howe
Cael Bey
Slavery Prices Show Decline in Maryland Sale
A Montgomery County sale of enslaved people reveals dramatically low prices averaging eighteen dollars per person, far from prewar values near nineteen hundred dollars. The piece notes devastation from floods and levee damage, and cites broader issues of Confederate conscription and wartime control by the federal government.
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Aribo
Montgom
Maryland
Texas Rebels and Confederate Officers in Huntsville
A fragment from the Boston Journal notes Texas rebels, the Magruder unit of the Harriet Lane, and Harte officers at Huntsville. It mentions two Confederate officers selected for retaliation, along with Confederate money and a grudge regarding General Rosecrans.
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Magruder
Harriet Lane
Harte
Huntsville
Browneville
Rosecrans
Tao
Captain Wordens Testimony on Charleston Attack Risks
Capt Worden testifies before the court about the Charleston attack under Admiral Kim. He states a renewed assault would have risked exposing fleet to rebel ironclads behind obstructions and the danger of unmanageable torpedoes and disabled vessels falling into enemy hands.
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Captain Worden
Capt
Worden
Attech
Charleston
Admiral Kur
Apel
Gayl
Drafted Men and Volunteers Share Equal Bounties under Act
The text explains that conscription provisions grant drafted men the same bounty and pension rights as volunteers. It notes officials’ misunderstanding and cites the act promising three years of service or during the war, with corresponding pay and bounty equal to volunteers.
Tennessee Contentions Spark Rural Hardship in July
A Chicago Tribune correspondent in Tullahoma Tenn on July 16 reports widespread hunger near the road and across rural districts. The story notes families lacking provisions and mentions political tensions shaping local sentiments amid elections in Tennessee.
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Tennessee
The
Chicago Tribune
Tullahoma
Tenn
Fam
Fragmentary Note Hints at Military Action
The readable text hints at an encounter with an enemy, mentioning a fire and distant gunfire. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a wartime battlefield report with limited legibility.
Draft confirms calls for August recruitment in Wiw
The army of Tas Pesemee reports a draft in W. iw on August 4, outlining summons and procedures for conscripts. Local officials warn on eligibility and registration steps.
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Tas Pesemee
W. Iw
Richmond News Receives Partial Civil War Relief
The Richmond of ee bnast reports a partial relief from unwelcome news from the South. It states our forces have gained a decided victory in Louisiana and that federal forces have been routed near Weldon and the Roanoke River. Trains are passing Fort Branch as news continues to arrive.
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New York
Richmond
Ee Bnast
Fortress Monroe
Louisiana
Weldon
Goldebare
Fort Branch
Fhoanoke River
Dretahd Lessestead
Weldom
Indian relations on the Upper Missouri amid drought
Report notes the Cam grounded at the mouth forming friendly displays with Indians as Captain and six men move from Rovers to Shreveport. Gary remains at Fort Renda unable to advance or retreat. Officials fear the season's campaign against the Indians will fail due to the low water.
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Missouri
Rovers
Shreveport
Gary
Fort Renda
Election returns show large majorities for the Union
Four election returns from Louisville reveal large majorities in favor of the Union. The brief report notes strong support across electorates, signaling a decisive regional endorsement during the era.
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Louisvilz
Aeons
Ate Cone
Union
St Joan and Pacific Ship Incident Reported
A steamship named Pacific ran aground at an inlet area, causing nautical authorities to inspect the vessel. No further details are available in the fragment.
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St. Joan
N. X.F
Pacific
American Dental Convention Names Recording Secretaries
The document lists recording secretaries for the American Dental Convention including C N Philadelphia and A Trescuser with affiliations from New York and nearby regions. Names appear in a fragmented OCR sequence, indicating a formal listing of officers.
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SanaToos Stuinos
Ita
C. N
Philadelphia
From Boston, Boston. SS ree per pou rising two to thirty nine cents
The report notes an increase in contributions with a rising price per pound and an average around five cents. It mentions figures ranging from two to thirty nine cents without detailed context or names.
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Boston
SS Ree
The Draft in Washington Advances Amid Civil War Tension
Washington reports the draft in four of seven wards completed, totaling 2,000 whites and 618 men. Among the drafted are three clergymen and several telegraph operators, with others from various business sectors. Reports also mention a skirmish near Kelly’s and dispersed rebel activity along the Rappahannock to Potomac corridor.
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Washington
Yesteraac Ie Oiteatine
Kelly's
Lee
Rappahannock
Potomac
Occoquan
A Cavalry Expedition Fortuess Monnon
The Norfolk Virginian reports on a cavalry expedition with Fortuess Monnon dated August 4, detailing movements and actions. The brief notes units involved and preliminary outcomes observed by observers in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortuess Monnon
Norfolk Virginian
Western Excursionists Report Mixed Travels
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a trip pattern involving Tororo Prada Detroit Boards with references to three hundred, rents, and locations like Gi rents te ontreal and iro rua. Details are unclear but imply a travel update or itinerary summary with multiple place names.
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Tororo
Prada
Detroit
Hore Ea Theon
The Draft in New York
A fragmentary notice references a draft in New York with scattered words about today and a place. Details are unclear due to incomplete OCR but indicate deployment or conscription timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sient Oswnce
Ported goods sale announced to start today
A ported goods sale is said to commence today, with items available for purchase. The notice mentions the event details but lacks full specifics from the fragmented text.
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Sale
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Proim
Goddess OF Liberty
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Cutie
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Ee Eden
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Colema
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Pine Creek
Cote River
Con. Scarmmon
Little
Guyandotte Mountains
Teg Mountain
Jeffersonville
Blue Ridge
Bern
Pelag Ss
Piberndt
Col. Powell
Powell
Col- Her
Pratt
Wythetile
Sattrille
Liams
May
Privacus
Sassafras
F. E. Treskiee
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Wenge Som Gietepae
Mississni
Ian Ak
Salera
Texas
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Rebel View Paste
Loe
Army
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