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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1864
Page
1
A long, ragged excerpt covers Sherman's early career, his warnings to Cameron, and the push toward mobilizing a large army. It recounts the Manassas episode, defense of Kentucky, and comments on Union strategy, with notes on leadership, communication, and war planning.
The Richmond Examiner from August 84 references our Presidential election with remarks on states and figures such as Grant and Karty, noting interests and without specifics on votes or outcomes. The fragmentary text hints at political discussion and regional focus.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions patience and a voyage theme with names like Wesley and Spats. Details are unreadable, lacking clear events, dates, or locations to form a complete summary.
Last night reports describe Rebels watching the river shore and shaping a riverine movement. The article notes possible Irish warnings and Federal service alerts as forces align along the waterway with tense exchanges and patrols.
Aug 16 report from Waanington notes mailboat Key Port advancing to James River as second corps maneuvers near Bermuda Hundred and Fort Monroe. Rebel rout follows, with over 100 prisoners captured, about forty claiming desertion as Union troops hold Key Fort and advance from Bermuda Hundred to Fort Monroe.
The Washington special reports Hancock planned a river move on Ball’s Bluff north of the James River to outflank Rebel lines. Success could force evacuation of Richmond or Petersburg, enabling Union forces to strike either. The Commercial adds two Confederate mortars were captured and mentions large foreign orders for government bonds.
The Secretary of the Navy sends a complimentary letter to Admiral Farragut praising him and his brave associates for the recent victory at Mobile. The message commends courage and steadfast service in the naval effort.
Secretary Stanton reports Fort Powell surrender details with 56 a 818 type 4 of 26 guns and armament to be used. Granger to garrison Fort Morgan while Fort Powell garrison remains armed. Dispatch dated August 14 at Qedar notes no range of the Bue Ringe except Mankiya. Earlier telegrams mention movements near Petersburg but wires failed.
A hospital boat arrived from Deep Bottom on the James River. It brought wounded men from yesterday's action after landing on the Perth side. Our forces pressed Rebel earth works nine miles from Richmond. casualties and captures reported as the line held.
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Fragmentary text recalls reactions in England and among the Stende the Union regarding Confederate loan de- and a possible recognition of a new government of Mer. The notes hint at low spirits and uncertain prospects amid the upheaval.
A report notes a piece tied to work and government, opening at 2054 Relion Street with high rates today. The fragment mentions gold 256 104 and references a related ongoing financial or pricing context.
A Texas dispatch reports clashes near Eag le Pass and Piedras Negras with captures and casualties. Captured arms and four citizens as prisoners are mentioned, while a freight train robbery near Eagle Pass is noted. The Brownsville Journal cites unrest over cotton exports and rebel forces near the Rio Grande.
The New York Tribune reports in ciphered form that Constantinople is in ferment with mass seizures. On Sunday jailed converted Turks, on Monday armed forces seized offices of the American Board American Bible Society British Bible Society and other missionary groups. Occupants were ejected and property seized amid widespread disruption and fear.
The article discusses Louis Napoleon's fragile position and the distant prospect of his demise altering France's destiny. It notes Bonaparte as a key claimant in exile and outlines the competing heirs to the throne, including the young Prince Imperial and other royal lines, with succession unclear should Louis Napoleon die.
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