Voyage and hardships of the 130th O. N. G. on a coastal voyage
The narrative details a perilous voyage from Cape Henry through rough seas in a diving crew from the 130th O. N. G. under Col. Fisher. After wreck and shore shelter, the company reaches Smith's Island and Cherry Stone, enduring a looming storm. They recount repairs, guard duties, and subsequent movements toward Washington and the Army of the Potomac, noting two deaths from disease and a return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haeston
Stout
Dublin
A. Robertson
Smith's Island
Sirelirrog
Robertson
Clepisin
Deblin
Admiral Jewett
Wwe
Terra
Bruce
130Th
Peter Poole
J.T. Jakes
Col. Fisher
Reena
Spring Hill
Fort Clifton
Virginia
Howe
Regimen From Your City Defends 188th Cin Cinn Regiment
A Clachanati Times correspondent from Eastville Virginia August 13 1964 defends the 188th Cin Cincinnati regiment and its service in the hundred days, noting excellent sanitary conditions and few deaths during May July. The letter criticizes misattribution to another unit and discusses local farm routes and property in a digressive tangent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastville
Eprroxs Timms
Commerce
Wehmer
Hamilton County
Agust
Thich
Gabriel Be
Goa
Netatbons
Troops and Civil War notes from 141st Ohio era
The report describes 141st Ohio volunteers nearing end of their 100 day term near Barboursville West Virginia. It notes enlistments for one year, officer visits, and Captain Rucker and Colonel Oley actions. It mentions guerrilla activity near Bias and Charleston, with detachments moving, desertions, and local store incidents including a $300 loss at Cox's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heapquagrens
Barboursville
West Virginia
Johnny Brough
O.N. G
I-4
Lincoln
Union
Tur
Adutant Goodsperd
Racker
Rucker
Messie, Brarbuck & Co
Weekly Times
Hayter
Lynchburg
Leisan
Samsedine
Joba Ox
Cox
Ouis
Alx Miles
Gayandolte Heian Union
Aleo
Army letters describe river patrols and a dramatic Catawba encounter
The writer details a perilous skirmish near water where a soldier narrowly avoids capture as a monster fish is slain with precision. The narrative shifts to military movements in Kanawha Valley and remarks on the 141st and hundred days men, noting delayed return home for public safety and national service.
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Donnie
Shen Coppaltee
Fred
Ana
Jaynes
Kanawha Valley
Soncasihy
Crooks
N. G's
Indian Hostilities Narrow Escape On Wagon Train
A wagon train of sixty nine wagons led by Niles Varney and Young faced an Indian attack near Little Blue Ridge after a day of evading pursuers. Indians fired on the line injuring several, but the retreating group repelled the assault and moved to safety as losses mounted from seized wagons and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tribune
Clark
Dewxar
Nile
Constable
Varney
Young
Nive Mile Ridge
Litice
Niles
Neva
Baik Chen
Hill
Joba P. Piak
Civil War Dispatches Report Mixed Front Line Actions
Telegraphic updates describe Union and Confederate movements around Martinsburg Winchester and Weldon with skirmishes and daily casualties. Reports note brigades under Ayres Warren Averill and Sherman forces, fords at Falling Waters and river lines as fords and rail routes see tactical shifts and occasional advances amid rainbound roads.
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Harper's Ferry
Sta'es
Winchester
Wilton
H Vanrers Auwy
Warren
Peters
Taursdey
Pesengen Erenea
Aleo
Mownes
BaLtiwons
Haemastons
Averill
Martineberg
Virginia Union
Walleate
Purpose of Matier's Canal and Bermuda conduct
A damaged OCR fragment discusses Matier's Canal and Butler's canal, claiming construction will enable passage through James River obstructions and may aid rebel forces. It hints at Confederate action and upcoming plans but details are unclear due to text corruption.
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Matier’s Canal
Bermuda
Hendreds
Butler's Canal
Caye
James River
Miles
Official War Bulletin Summary of Grant Forces
Official bulletin reports operations of General Grant’s forces received today by General Birney. Telegraphs indicate heavy enemy attacks and casualties, with detailed exchanges and casualty figures including numerous dead.
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Van
Indiana Pole August 21 Report on Letters Addressed J J
Governor Morton received a letter from East claiming four persons were addressed to J J and then moved to the Soldiers' Home under guard. The two former were sworn to contain no member list. The Grand Lodge of Indiana notes the matter within the Bons of 1 dis.
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Indiana Pole
Morton
East That
Lance Opel Pices
J. J
H Mander
Indiana
The New Loan and Fessenden's Return
The Post reports Secretary Fessenden plans to return to Weebington tonight. Terms of the no loan are not yet decided. A 540e bound issue is scarce, with active demand in foreign and domestic markets. Gold bearing bonds attract a different investor class, while debt certificates may rise in value. The payment structure aims to minimize market disruption as interest payments proceed. Opening price 267, close 256. Bid 34,280 today.
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Fessenden
Weebington
Ciiaepe
Surgeon General Hamm dismissed from service
Washington reports that Surgeon General Hamm was dismissed and disqualified from holding any office of honor or trust under the Government. The President approved the decision, citing exposure of a plot to obtain large contracts for medical supplies and hospital stores.
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Washington
Hamm
Bateman Family Ties Highlight American Originality
Fragmentary note references Mr Bateman as father of the American original. Readers see a personal link amid fragments suggesting heritage and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mr. Bateman
Arrival of the Kedar opens possible peace in America
The report notes a rare event in New York on August 31 as the arrival of the Kedar suggests early peace in America though the presence of a peace envoy would be necessary for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
Johnsons Guerrailes Defeated and Wounded Reported
Fragmentary report describes Johnsons Guerrailes defeated with Johnson wounded. Mentions August Generals Suite cok and Kentac p bim among others. Notes government pro and retook events with unclear details and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Kentac
Unclear OCR History Notice From August Date
Fragmentary OCR lists names and numbers with locations such as Ohio and Hamp ton Hospital. The text mentions Samuel Gar wood Mark L. Wilson McDonald and others with dating tokens like 188d 168d 143d.
Roanoke River Steamer Sequet Receives Supplies
Recently at South Mills North Carolina steamer Sequet under Captain Matfit now commands a crew. A convoy of sugar and oats was received, including shipments from Roanoke de vnva and North Edenton, with crews from Walden and nearby towns assisting.
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Roanoke de Vnva
Agua i
Matfit
Mander
Acres
Sequet
Mer
South Mills
Rebel Ao
Conve Oats
Brown’s Elourological Remedy Promises Relief
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a remedy claimed to relieve a range of ailments. The text mentions a long spearheading claim of nine feet and heavy emphasis on medical promises, with several garbled phrases indicating a medical advertisement style.
Fragmented OCR Note on Ramps and Repairs
A damaged OCR fragment discusses ramps and materials with unclear details. The text mentions required work and penalties but lacks full names or dates. No coherent events or entities can be confirmed from the readable lines.
Hospitals and Streets Noted in Nonsensical OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text lists hospitals and street names with garbled words. It mentions Robert Bartro and various unreadable labels suggesting a local notice or directory snippet without clear events or dates.
Military Prize Ad Prompt in City Streets
A fragmentary newspaper ad lists a military prize or prize-like promotion tied to a regimen or display in city streets near Broad and Central avenues. Names or places are garbled but imply a public competition or showcase with a formal title.
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Leuteeg Ad
Enna
Beyee Binmicus
Abigail Street
Broad- Jossavet
Central Euns
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FP. Knowlton
A. Berry
Dentists
Orree
Bet
Pourth & Filth
Cincinnati
Omy
McClung
Suse
E. Newton
M. D
Conan
Mane
Ohto
J.H. Deters
West Fourth Street
Whelesale
Boots & Shoes
I. eTown
Etore
Eroonkk
Commission
Merchents
Vine Street
Fourth Street
Dees
Boys & Shoes Aiao
Ow, M, Porman
Merchant Tailor & Gents’ Furnisher
Main Street
G. W. Hanavy Telian State Gazetteer and
Norh-western Shippers’ ‘Guiee
Garat
Pine
Superior
Benet
Sardina BS
Shay
Tee Ee Avenue
Pete Street
BLAP GouDs, _ Hee
Bs Street
Bron
Oman
Prue Binge
McCook Independents
Jean
Chaplain
P. M
Epullery Toot
Col Preber
Mulyneaux
Dorn
Col.dewett
Caldewett
Visgiuit
Fisher
Colonelis Fisher
Jewett
Wneiching
Cape Henry
Apkie
Gheplaie
128Th O. N. G
North Star
Hage Helice
Northampton County
Ory
Gous
Molynesyx
Cplvet Fisher
Williame
Cea B. Stout
Oea
G.L L
Clachanati Times
C. Vi
N. G
The
Cincinnati Times
Youngs
Praine
Daily Times
Ayres
Alkee
Irith New York Heavy Artillery
Guished Kevil
Col. Welderson
Pierson
Miscachuccus
New York
Baptley Herald
Dix U States
Sheridan
Herald
Pitaay
Siletweta
den’ Tepsared
Aomoah Y
Averilla
At Cavalry
Bunker Hill
Satur
Corpa
Tae
General Sherman
Martinsburg
North Carolina
Woodward
Bret Throat
Brown
Jong
Shen Ba Dope
Iano
Postal Rules
Beng
International Hotd Fyoomave
Ard van
W.H Gill
K.U.A
Beetaean
W. S&s. King
Robert Bartro
Abenian
GRUB
Wedenios Bane
Feron
Thied and
Lawvee
Christian Commission
Branch
U. 8. Sanitary Commission—Ccincinnati Buanch
Refugee Relief Commission OF Onto
Raw
Aes
Uxton Association
Ohio Female College
Rus
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