27 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1865
Page
1
The document outlines postage rates for letters and parcels to soldiers and civilians, with thresholds for weight and destination. It also includes war-time notices about mail operations, rates, and inspections, alongside miscellaneous notes on political and military affairs from the era.
A partial OCR line lists addresses or office references with distorted numerals and headings. The readable portion hints at a building or office sequence on a stairway, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations for a fuller itemization.
Chronicles General Sherman’s movements from Savannah to Charleston including bombardments and river crossings. Describes Left Wing operations under Slocum Howard Kilpatrick and the fall of Charleston as Sherman presses toward Branchville and Columbia amid swampy terrain and Confederate resistance.
Last night’s dispatches report Berenti Loans by the First National Bank of Cairo totaling 187000 dollars. The steamer Alice Deen bound for Cincinnati passed upriver with 9023 bales of cotton aboard.
A Civil War era dispatch from Maumrmis via Caleb reports Confederate detachments in the west facing food shortages. Memphis steamers Liberty and St Louis sail with cargoes while deserters claim Forrest has only about two thousand men and that Selma and Mobile remain key depots.
Puriapekrai reports weekly sales over 9.5 million dollars with individual subscriptions of 50 and 100 dollars. Cincinnati records 122 dollars and the total for the week reaches 27 million. Since February first totals 98 million, leaving about 120 thousand unsold.
The report notes prisoners arriving for exchange at Fortress Monroe in February. Weather is described as cold and damp, with marches continuing in adverse conditions. The text references Rebel prisoners and the ongoing exchange process amid difficult travel.
At a forenoon meeting the Committee for the Celebration of Union Victories chaired by Taylor adopted resolutions praising four war years and urging loyal municipal cooperation. The report highlighted victory, restored banner, and call to honor law and civic unity in New York City.
A Civil War era dispatch notes deserters claiming brigades of Hill’s corps are marching, with reports that Lee’s entire army may be under marching orders. A second letter indicates Lee’s army planned a tour.
A tearing Civil War narrative describes Union forces crossing a creek near the river behind Wilmington after Fort An-Seesem maneuvers. Gen Cox and Gen Terry push toward the rebel strongholds, evacuations and pontoon crossings altering the siege dynamics amid scattered enemy fire and local civilian strain.
The Richmond Enquirer argues for arming enslaved people as the war widens. It claims border states rejected pleas, cites Gulf and border state tensions, and urges reconsideration of slave laws to sustain the army and frontier defense.
Fragmentary text raises concerns that the Beasters course may be injurious or deadly. The snippet hints at danger and potential fatalities without clear details.
A fragmentary note hints at a scene involving Pete in a capel setting. The text suggests a contemplation of place and action, with limited readable details and no clear events or dates.
Rear Admiral Davin L Ponrsa describes naval operations including sinking torpedoes by musketry, wheelhouse damage to the Orceola, nets sweeping river obstructions, and encounters with Rebels at the fort. He notes General Terry within enemy works and the Montauk unable to cross shoals toward Wilmington.
Fragmentary report notes prisoners recon to seize control under a regime labeled in unclear sources. Mentions individuals with titles and possible military movements. Details are obscured by OCR errors.
A terse note states that Susean Freedmen are active on a property issue related to liquidation and treaeay seeks action or reconsideration. The fragmentary text mentions assessors and ownership notes but lacks full context or details.
Certificate shows authority lapsed on January 1, 108m and lists issuer as EPG mre with names obscured.
Feda oF at 96 West Third Street appears in a partial listing for Geo Taylor and Co agents. The readable fragment includes the address and firm designation with no further details.
Fragmentary OCR item notes eggs and a cage related reference with unclear names and numbers. Compact summary unavailable due to missing readable facts.
A brief OCR fragment notes a butter trade at Barterside fair in the western region during the 1850s. Mentions reserve butter and a two panel display. No specific dates, people, or organizations are identified.
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