17 Feb 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1863
Page
1
A Civil War era letter discusses Northern trepidation over Confederate raiders and Appalachian mountain routes into Kentucky. It notes Federal troop deployment delays, supply concerns from Cincinnati and Chicago, and the impact on hospitals and morale. It cites local poverty, prison conditions, and Baker and guard conduct amid ongoing conflict.
Washington reports a renewed engagement with Ohio as the fortunes of war shift. The brief item notes the ongoing struggle and emphasizes the broader context of the conflict without sensational detail.
The Dublin Freeman reports a suspicious vessel at Holyhead claimed to serve as a tender for Ala bama but resembling a new privateer De Fritie atereoon lest. The ship, described as a smart screw, reportedly bound for leaving Holyhead on Saturday with a hostile crew and ready to seize, while a French Journal laments renewed intervention in America and notes heavy costs of secession and war.
The writer urges Agriculturists to abandon fancy taming and devote energy to crops of greatest national benefit. They call for careful consideration of correspondents' suggestions by North Western State agriculturists and stress prioritizing practical farming to ensure abundant farm products despite labor shortages.
Text appears as garbled OCR describing pneumatic devices and railway tunnel concepts with mentions of a London school and Clearing House. The passage outlines components like discs, chambers, plates, and wheels, plus an idea of rails and parcel handling at Holborn Hill, but readability is severely compromised.
Washington report from a Sunday meeting highlights General Casey’s call to value Sabbath rest over continuous marching to preserve discipline and morale. Admiral Foote supports Sabbath observance as essential to efficiency, citing naval discipline and welfare as linked to the war effort.
Assistant Surgeon Lt. C. Buist reports to Secretary Welles detailing the Confederate or Union naval engagement as the Hatteras fights the Alabama near Galveston. Seven Alabama guns fire on the Hatteras causing the vessel to sink bow first while crew, officers, and two killed and five wounded are noted for bravery.
Gen foraging near Nolineville reports Minnesota Regiment clash with Forrest's command. Five rebels killed and five wounded captured. Rebels occupy twenty six buildings used as sick quarters. Large coal arrival noted and a bridge reportedly in service. Forces engaged along picket line with regular rail movement between Louisville and Nashville.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a federal election service committee hearing or schedule. Contained terms hint at a legislative committee and federal electronic service context, with unclear project or date details.
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