History of the Investment of Atlanta by Sherman’s Army
Special correspondence from Berens in Atlanta on July 20 1864 describes Sherman's left wing advance toward Atlanta including capture of Decatur and position along Peach Tree Creek. It notes key corps actions 4th 20th 14th and 1st, long fire fights, assaults repulsed, and McPherson's push toward the city with Logan and Blair in support.
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Atlanta
Chattahoochee
Gelkehdnenee
Boswell
Boswell Road
Decatur
McPherson
Rue
Pentoon
Vining
Hooker
Wister Palmer
Vining Or
Marietta
Rhodel
Iasete
Peachtree Creek
Fourteenth
Nancy's Creek
Sanzanine
Ee Bt
Gesigne
Schofield
Flan
Logan
Blair
Roswell
Peeee
Decature
Stone Mountain
Augusta
Howard
Tree Creek
Peach Tree Creek
Howell’s Ferry
Buckhead
Dayle
Davie
Breve Saline Cremae Medina
Prach Trer Crese
Belda
Palmer
Newton
Geary
F Divisi
Williams
Butterfield
Ward
Ken’ucklan
Gen. Johnson
Hooke
Davis
Johnson
Anson McCook
Hirdée
Hood
Stewart
Pexchtree Creek
Tims
Icf
Openields
Embras
Howell's Ferry
14Th Corps
École
Ewton
Fourth Corps
Erin
Ion Eaek
Eld
Poker
Pannodty
Gener
Penne Sane
Uleed
Atlanunter End
Ender Wowerd
Beekar Center
Bronbeckettie
Cutiestine
Serntae
Selstaten
Tus
M'Ruerson
Johnston
Oorsne
Ageinet McPherson
Decatur Road
Poe
Dean Pereon
Aoa
Buatheir
Georgia
Corneas Ie
Ettaho
Alon
Trera
Battle dispatches from Atlanta and surrounding fronts
Telegraph summaries describe ferocious fighting near Atlanta with heavy casualties on both sides. Union forces under General Howard push toward the city while Rebels resist near Macon and the Chattahoochee line. Cavalry under Stoneman advances toward Andersonville, and shelling targets Atlanta as Union troops claim progress.
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Howard
Werenent
Branley
Agra
Stoneman
Caleek
Macon
Andersonville
Jeus
Wheeler
Pantea Cay
Atlanta
Enother
See of Barbariem and mob action in colonial unrest
Fragmentary OCR recalls a mob driven removal and arrest tied to a white man without trial in a colonial setting. It mentions a city committee of citizens acting effectively as a mob to seize goods and execute punishment. The text references a place likely Mobile and a controversial seizure tied to a book.
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Barbariem
Correthe Barane
Farragut Sailing in to Attack Mobile
A garbled report mentions Admiral Farragut moving to attack Mobile and coordinating fleet actions. The telegraph about Richmond's land occupation on Se Island is unclear, but the text hints at recruiting a new corps under his command and ferrying to New York for strategy.
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Farragut
Mobile
Trom
T Department
Richmond
Admiral F Nee Nek Gaanee
New York
Alge
Fragmentary Civil War Note Recounts Skirmish Losses
The fragment describes a Friday engagement from 5:30 to 7:30 attacked by the enemy and repulsed with slaughter. It mentions amine and indicates no damage to bd or works, but a Dynast De Pal was killed on our side, attributed mainly to the Dore, with a desporet outcome.
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de Pal
Rebels Evacuate Maryland Front Move Toward Staunton
An observer reports Confederate forces evacuated the Maryland shore of the Potomac yesterday. The rear guard crossed at Shepherdstown around 11 AM and the main body crossed at Hancock. Reports indicate a feint on Maryland to cover their withdrawal, with troops now moving toward Staunton.
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Potomac
Aman
Maryland
Shepherdstown
Hancock
Winchester
Staun
New Commercial Regulations With States in Insurrection
Washington August 8. Modified rules for commercial intercourse with states in insurrection approved by the President and declared official by the Secretary. Absolute prohibition on commerce beyond military lines. permits issued for loyal local stores by Supervising Special Agent. Loyal residents may obtain family and plantation supplies for own use within military lines. Transportation limits apply. port clearances, blockades, and permit procedures detailed.
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Washington
United States
Department of the Na
Vague text fragment hints at reserved rights and revocation
The fragment references a secretary reserving rights to revoke or modify decisions at his judgment. It mentions factory assurances and satisfaction but lacks clear event or entities. Further context is needed for concrete summary.
Explosion and casualties near Potomac fort reported
Reports describe an enemy mine detonating before the corps at a fort, causing killings and about twenty nine wounded. Soldiers fled their arms and returned, then stabilized as explosions subsided. Citizens discuss paper shortages and wartime price limits affecting access to news.
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Potomac
New Military Divisions Formed Amid Occupation Moves
A new Middle Military Division is formed from the Department of yee and the Department of West under General ator, with unchanged status and headquarters. Reports note troops in Dauphin Island and Da 's Taland operations, while the U S Marshal sells life interests in confiscated rebel estates. Gov Letcher and Trusten Polk estates show limited values at sales.
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Scapa
Dauphin Island
Wasuineton
Ae T
Wkiveteneen
Renemekee
Ereton
Middle
Department of Yee
Department of West
Richmond
Sion
United States
See
Gov
Letcher
Trusten Polk
W. T. Smi
Doings of the Rebels in Maryland
An August Washington report recounts Rebel raids in Ha ciptown with store searches and pilfered goods. Rebels seized sugar from groceries while troops redirected trains to keep cargo from falling into Rebel hands.
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Maryland
Washington
Ha Ciptown
McClellan Authorized to Raise 100000 Men
McClellan is authorized to raise a force of 100000 men for immediate service in the war. The War Department confirms the order as a mobilization measure and directs readiness for deployment as conditions evolve.
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McClellan
Union Officers Exchanged Reported August Eighth
The notice lists Union officers exchanged and sent for parole or exchange. Names mentioned include Brigadier al amour, Wessels, H.C., L. Da, EB, Fariel, Oun KE, Nok N, Hanter, F, N, Pee, G. C. Joalin, W, GC, Ig 5 Oe, Ww Nese, J. e Wiktewart, F Webel, AW. Taylor, Swift, A.
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al Amour
Wessels
H.C. EK
EB. Fariell
Hanter
Pee
G. C. Joalin
Nese
J. E Wiktewart
F Webel
AW. Taylor
Swift
Unclear Battle Note From Plymouth Correspondent
Fragmentary text reports a correspondent from Plymouth describing a clash with a ram named Albe maine. The account mentions a forceful encounter to defend a price and a daring attack, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
Banished travelers pass through on route to Canada
Galantves and Paducah families with relatives arrived here en route to Canada banished by Geneva. No news from the South. About 140 people from Paducah arrived since Saturday for New York.
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Cardo
Galantves
Paducah
Canada
Geneva
Sesga Ete Aer
Confused Names Record From Pennsylvania Item
A terse fragment from a Pennsylvania notice mentions Majon and Keomers with the Waters among a small group of four or more. Specific roles, places, or dates remain unclear in the garbled text.
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Majon
Pennsylvania
Keomers
Alsa
Quartermasters' Departments Names and Officers Listed
Offices in the Old International Building assign duty to general staff. Captain D W Moulton leads, with Captain A J Ag Mus and Captain W B Gill among listed officers. The document names several quartermasters and their roles within the department.
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International Prati
Ewe
Td General Aa
Scape
W. Moulton
W. B. Gill
Fragmented OCR item uncovers surgeon Jonn T Wisr
An unclear OCR fragment references a surgeon named Jonn T Wisr with a possible degree and affiliation. The text is incomplete, offering limited context about role, location, or event. Further readable lines are needed for a precise summary.
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Knowlton
A. Berri
Penton and Ee
Mececlung
AtaTsae
Meredith
Reese
JD Et
Boots & S Shoes
Strickland’s
Strick
Mapese
Birikiend
General Depot
East Fourth Street
WH. Glenn & Sons
Vine &T
Cincinnati
Itomwr
Ataai LL
M. Stone
Commission
Vine Street
Kk. RP
UALI
Vine
Walnut
WH. H. Forman
Merchant Tailor & Gents’ Furnisher
Main Street
Jyme Mae
G. W. Hayes Indian State Gazetteer and
North-western Shippers’ Guide
North
Port Gud
Mili An Mano
Rena
Del
Jorien
A. Ras, N
Wunowan
James A. Frazer
Clinton Tea
Cincinnati Times
Berens
Sperr
S.companenive
Beck
Saadieee
Howsid
Ded
Senen
Objaerd
Berone Artanta
Hardee
Atlante
le Papain
Ginocinnati
THE
Daily Times
Tennessee
Butler
Burien Sen
Mt M
J. A. Seddon
Be Vepteen
Fort
St Modland
Averll
Fuanr
Sugars
Epwim M. Stanros
Petersburg
Lista
Plymouth
Abe
Jonn T. Wisr
Dev
Mtrary Weadquarters
U. S. Christian Commission
Vinestreet
U. 8. Sanitary Commission—Cincinnati
Lake H
Refugee Relief Commission OF Ohio
Bill
Dom
Markee
Cameron
Pe Pan Cher Vong
Nr, Ange
West Meaney
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