Quartermaster Department Officials Named in Army Records
The document lists officers and staff of the Quartermaster Department including Captain J Lewis, Captain W H Gill, and Major General G. A. McKim among others. It references clothing procurement, purchase issues, transportation, property, and supply roles within the department. The record notes responsibilities for cloth supply and related logistics.
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W. McKim
Oincia
A.Q M
AEAE
J. ¥. Lewis
Siren Saan Z. Oe
Dreennan
I M
Unknown hospital staff notes on Robert Barteo case
Fragmentary hospital records under W. S. King note an incident involving an individual named Robert Barteo. The legible items mention names Grubb Speer Kerocen Wise and others, with partial references to ages or cases, but detailed context is missing in the OCR.
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W. S. King
Robert Barteo
Grubb
Speer
Kerocen
T. Wise
Rea Caey
Fragmentary local notice with street landmark clues
The readable parts mention Sycamore and Sev street near Broad, with references to Thies U and Christian Commission in Cincinnati. The OCR is garbled but indicates a street corner notice or meeting point. No complete event or action is discernible.
Mixed 1860s News Items From Postal Notes and Events
A broad montage of Civil War era items including updates on troop movements in Beaufort and Sherman’s forces, New York dispatches on taxes and legal cases, submarine telegraph plans, and local industrial efforts in brick manufacture. Also notes on prisoners, hospital dinners, and various court cases with brief outcomes and preparations for further actions.
Debates on Wartime Taxes and Army Measures
The piece notes state debts for Maine and Michigan, treasury issues, and proposed taxes to support the Union. It reports on federal troop movements, confiscation of property in Savannah, and renewed armament on the Great Lakes. Also covered are Beauregard Hood fighting, Savannah order, and a historic peace reminiscence from 1815.
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Maine
Michian
Michigan
Mecenentis Aimee
Siystem
Aest
Jeirus
Pot R
Bates U Cones
Geraltu
Grand Trask Baline
Canada
Great Western End
Toronto
Buresa
Davies
Gold and silver discoveries near Paget Sound Washington Territory
Reports from the interior indicate rich gold and silver quartz deposits in the Cascade foothills near Olympia. About five hundred mining claims have been filed with a ledge 75 to 100 feet wide traced three miles, with more prospecting along the range and a town laid out at the mountain base.
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Paget
Washington Territory
Interior
Olympic Democrat
Cascade Range
Olympia
Stellacoom
Seattle
San Francisco
Exemption Causes Under Draft Rules and Corrections
A late correction to enrollment cannot raise our quota but may block six months of supplementary drafts. Men not holding exemption certificates or not examined by the Examining Surgeon should secure exemption now. Recognized causes include age over 46, having substituted or paid a commutation, permanent disability, and prior service, though some may not be recognized locally.
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Daltos
Army
Navy
Escape of Federal Prisoners in Wheeling Report
A Wheeling Register item notes a reported escape of federal prisoners around eight to nine o clock, with details unclear and formatted from an old clipping. The brief mentions authorities and ongoing pursuit as of publication.
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Wheeling Register
Weather and Sports Echo in Lone Town Release
A fragmented report from Lone hints at weather impacts and a delayed decision on a body’s release. Authorities cite emotions running high as the public awaits a formal ruling and closure.
Speech on Slavery and Politics Sparks Debate
Telegraph dispatches note a speech by Hom Sere ria endorsing gradual emancipation but opposing immediate abolition. The talk prompts varied reaction among factions with calls for amendments. A Herald dispatch reports Gen. Hickman temporarily commanding Weltzel's corps and mentions Bradslaw Gangare positions near Salvador with aims to disrupt American shipping.
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Gen. Hickman
Weltzel
Oon Joandra
Bradslaw Gangare
Salvador
Death of Hon Edward Everett in Boston January 15
Hon Edward Everett died this morning at 4 o clock at his Summer Street residence after a brief illness. His death followed a night of feverish weakness and a fall at the hour of 9 a m was reported. His funeral is set for Thursday at noon in the First Church with Rev Rufus Ellis, and state and city officials are expected to participate in the observance.
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Old Gazette
Henover Square
Pearl Street
Abermasa Sebra
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Lang
Hanover Square
Edward Everett
Summer Street
Medford
Mystic River
Prerett
Everett
Rufus Ellis
Cable progress report from Atlantic Telegraph Company
A letter from George Saward to Cyrus W Field reports the Atlantic Telegraph Company has completed 750 miles of cable by December 30th and expects finishing by early June. The cable is manufactured at Ceweet without hurry, with two tanks aboard the Great Eure, and all preparations to lay the cable at sea during June.
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George Saward
E.q
Gneral
Atlantic Telegraph Company
Cyrue W. Field
Tate
Ceweet
Harry
Jane
Lavard
War News Roving Yankee Force in Franklin Mills
Telegraph summaries describe about 4000 Yankees at Franklin Mills in Dog River without transport. Supplies arriving by Dog River, with claims of a strong defensive position and several casualties. Reports from Charleston Mercury and Richmond papers mention river floods near Richmond and ongoing Confederate rail activity.
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Richmond Examiner
Coptele
Mobile Advertiser
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Dog Riser
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Charleston Mercury
N- Wriver
Grahameville
Hardeeville
Wheeler
Richmond Dispatch
James River
Petersburg
Dutch Canal
Richmond
Beaterickoouy Marshal Case Notes Near Occoquan
Fragmentary report mentions a marshal in Prince William County near Occoquan with references to a legal matter and a select committee of five. Vague notes describe a river, distances from Richmond and Alexandria, and a request for instructions.
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Ioneare
Jeory O Foote
Occoquan
Carrington
Rman
Serhia
Deaser
Te Orean
Clark
Occoquan i
Prince Willam County
Potomac
Rieumond
Alexandria
Quiet Along the Front of Grant's Army
The report notes utmost quiet along the Potomac front with Army headquarters at City Point under General Grant. Lieutenant Colonel Barstow succeeds General Williams, and the army continues operations around Richmond with ongoing strategic posture.
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Grant
Army Potomac
Eoceme
Richmond
City Point
Barstow
General Illiams
Official Announcement of Mr. Everett Death
Official notice states Mr. Everett Wasarmeron died at 4 o clock this morning in Wasamproe. The President directs honors and tribute to the deceased for patriot works at home and abroad. Signed W. H. Suwans.
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Everett
Wasarmeron
Leancep
W. H. Suwans
New Revenue Probes Tie to San Francisco Ad Sales
United States Revenue authorities began actions against firms for selling matches or advertising to evade taxes. A decoy ship, the Moses Taylor, arrived with $156,000 in gold aboard, reporting from New York and Portland routes. Nearby, a person named Bulte faced related charges in a Marysville-area incident. The Nevada Legislature and Parific Railroad reference appears in context of broader enforcement and finance moves.
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San Francisco
Jan
Rebel Attack at Beverly and Capture in West Virginia
Reading through garbled dispatches, rebels attacked Beverly West Virginia at daybreak with General Wickham leading a division. Union forces 34th Illinois and 8th Ohio Cavalry under Colonel Forney were captured. 200 men later retook by Federals. Rebels then retreated toward Lewisburg.
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Herald
Beverly
West Virginia
Wickham
Cata Iamire
Ohio Cavalry
Forney
Yourt
Lewisburg
the Times
Hamlin
Pew
Tus
Lari
Liverpool
Pesteays
Patral Karty
Oowe
Sy Qruik
Tuarch
Treatment of Rebel Prisoners in Confederate Newspapers
A discussion of Confederate prisoner reports in Richmond papers. It notes harsh treatment at Nashville Camp Chase and Fort Delaware and mentions official Fort Fisher defense reports. It cites discord between Hutier and Porter as a cause of failure and covers slave conscription, emancipation ideas, and Republican reactions to cotton raids and reunion with France.
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Richmond Whig
Norther
Nashville
Camp Chase
Fort Delaware
Richmond
Fort Fisher
Iapbaducat
Sentinel
Hutier
Porter
Congress
Paime
Lee
Enquirer
France
Train derailment near Norwalk injures eleven
A westbound train derailed near Norwalk last night. Eleven people were reported injured as a car and track were pushed into a ditch by the collision and wreckage. Local authorities and railway crews investigated the scene today.
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Norwalk
By & Token Rail
Desert Front Quiet as Provisions Arrive
Beaufort-Tales reports Caneesiiend notes arrival of provisions with no signs of early troop movements. The frontline remains calm and orderly as supply lines stabilize.
Aveévera Marches Provost on A4 Wage Data
Fragmentary OCR notes show a march or protest regarding wages connected to Provost actions. Readable hints mention Aveévera location, March, and an evaluation of wage data. Further details are unclear due to garbled text.
Missing Context Leaves Quota Details Unclear
Fragmentary text references a general, dated items and office limits. No clear event, date, or names emerge to form a coherent item or identify entities. The piece indicates quotas may be reduced but lacks specifics.
Fragmentary Civil War Update From Confederate and Spanish Posts
The text notes maneuvering near Chiacus Island with three frigates, mentions new naval projections, and reports on the absence of Spanish forces at Fortress Monroe. It also references Georgia as a potential base to settle terms allowing Guetete to stay in the Union, then move toward North Carolina.
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Ctral
South Americna
Byrin
Chiacus Islapos
North Carolina
Vesango Guerrilla Action Sparks River News
The Memphis Democrat reports the steamer Vesango was captured and burned by guerrillas on the 6th near Skipworth's rig. Passengers and crew listed include Giese, Stews, How’ Sie’ wane aiken, and others traveling from New York amid chaotic events described in the dispatch.
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Vastacares
Akansas
Gulf
Idsa
Ge'ton Sion
Memphis Democrat
Skipworth
Giese
New York
General Grant Exposition and Wilmington Expedition Orders
The document transcribes General Grant's instructions for a naval land expedition aimed at Wilmington, detailing objectives to seal the port and coerce surrender by landing north of the Cape Fear river. It outlines what to do if Fort Fisher or batteries resist, including cooperation with the navy and forced marches. It also notes Tennessee Congress nominations for governor and Brownlow's acceptance speech.
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Alantic
Wilmington
Conaioma
Weitz
Or — ‘Ort Fienet
Biel Oy
Ithout Dela
Tennessee
Parson Brownlow
Nashville
Ae Union
Ite
Tobor
W. G. Brownlow
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Legwlatere
Biate
Middie Ana
Duty on Paper Raises No Public Benefit, Says Post
The New York Post argues the high duty on printing paper is a barren burden. It increases taxation and public debt, taxes schools, and fails to spur American paper manufacture or innovation.
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New York Post
Peace Mission Rumors Stir Theington Corp Report
The Inquirer cites rumors about a peace mission in the area and notes officials are investigating. Sources mention a Viennese observer and a supposed incident near the St encotic, with reports of a staged event and a mysterious arrest.
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Ington Corp
Sporden
PB Inquirer
Peer Ss
Petises Secetionn
Tate Qanmn
Trase and Messer Law Firm Notice
Fragmentary legal notice from Sherman and Meulten firm listing attorneys at law C W Messer Bilden and mentions prices and services in vague terms.
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Temas
C. W. Messer Bilden
Sherman & Meulten
Attorneys AT Law
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