War in the South-west and Red River operations described
Army correspondence outlines plans to reduce Vicksburg by channeling the Blackwater and Yazoo waterways. Gorman leads picket advances and cutting work in swamps and old bayous. Aiming to reach the Blackwater, open paths, and outmaneuver battery fire, engineers use pick and shovel as they prepare for further operations.
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Thia Canal
Vicksburg
Gorman
Bas
Hans
Blackwater
Yazoo
Ouachita
Ely
Gosea
Destruction and Disorder From Milliken's Bend Eyewitness
An observer describes widespread destruction near Milliken's Bend with fires and ruined property as Confederate forces suffer setbacks. The account laments rebel strength and notes soldiers looting, arming themselves, and moving toward river towns amid a burnt landscape.
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Mohammed
Koginh
Recess See in Canada Kingston Kingston?
Fragmentary text from a Kingston Canada item mentions a recess, unknown context, and unclear lines. The readable parts show no names, dates, or distinct events to identify.
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Canada
Kingston
Inet
Outrages at Point Lookout described in 1860s letters
Correspondence from the Bresing Post recounts harsh acts at Point Lookout including starving prisoners, threats, and shootings by Mormons linked to Brigham Young era atrocities. Major John Carter Brown commands a post amid hostile acts and retaliation.
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N.Y. Bresing
Point Lookout
Arrival of Schooner Louies A. John in Rio Grande do Sul
The fragment notes the arrival of the schooner Louies A. John in Brazil near Rio Grande do Sul and mentions general activity around sales and maritime traffic. It provides minimal readable details and lacks a clear event date or specific entities beyond the ship and place.
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Brazil
Louies A. John
Ienraes
Rio Grande Do Bul
Congressional Debate On War Powers and Revenue Provisions
The report outlines a senate discussion about amendments to the basic section, a sliding scale tax proposal based on average notes outstanding, and a substitute reviving the 1812 act on letters of marque. Members argued over foreign wars and the necessity of the proposed measures, with votes indicated as yeas 13, nays.
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Senate
Davia
Tlee Onio
Ibett
O. Net
R. McDongell
Fred
Aes
Naya R. Saimaner
Unclear OCR Fragment Brief War Update
Wounded and five a number Sieben steamer Polaroon Vicksburg dates of edacaday attacked by three Reed and a number taken prisoners One report sive an entire Mississippi regiment. The steer White from St. Louis Island No. for Mem 10, and a peat No. mail found on board.
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Polaroon
Vicksburg
Lake Providence
St. Louis Island
Demoralization of Hindman’s Army Reported
Fragmentary account notes three hundred men under Hindman facing demoralization. Text references desertions and orders affecting troops, with unclear phrases about responders and Federal Army actions.
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Hindman
General Fence Returned to his Come ess: fare Prizes
A fragmented report notes prizes awarded within six days after an event involving vessels and the Alac onan position. The text references Port en it wortes and pens pew prizes, with unclear dates and names due to damaged OCR.
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Fence
Alaco
I. Pos
Abe
West Vie amendment debate outlines new state plan
Fragmentary notes describe discussions on a proposed constitution and the Willey amendment. The text references a Western area and a 4th article, outlining steps toward creating a new state and related legislative considerations.
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Wuze
Willey
West Vie
Fragmentary Civil War Telegram Teaches Local Reliance
An incomplete telegram records a Confederate or Federal clash near Cumberland River with brigades and wounded troops. It notes deaths and river shoals, hinting at a daylong effort to relocate or retreat, with sparse names or coordinates.
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Cumberland
Peony Returns as Pontoon Pilot in City Parade
A quirky local note reports Peony the Pemtuna will be pushed onto the river by parade teams. Citizens expect a playful stunt with community groups coordinating the float and timing.
Soldiers pass through city in parade and notices
The item notes soldiers marching through the city, with scattered details about their movements and related commentary. It references Philadelphia Press observations and various minor notes about the event and participants, though the text is fragmented and hard to read.
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Philadelphia
Onaheen
House Adjourns Amid Election Case Debates
The House resumed the election case discussion reporting changes in time and, after debate, seated Menet Fienner and Hahn on party lines. McKenzie’s Virginia claim was rejected as lacking authority and loyalty voters denied. The session moved to Senate amendments on government funding with adjournment set for February 18.
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Hiewhoed
Menet Fienner
Fis
Hahn
Heho
Lewis McKenzie
Virginis
Dawes
Massachusette
McKenzie Brichy
Senate
Burr
Reament House
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