The Grand Gulf Engagement and Coastal Skirmish Notes
Eyewitness dispatches describe Grand Gulf fortifications and the Rebel works with Parrots and Columbiads, the Union fleet’s progress and casualties, and the movement toward Vicksburg. Reports note night actions, transports sunk, and a 26 killed and 54 wounded across Benton Te and Mound City units with several ships ashore.
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Greno
Grand Gulf
Benton
Mound City
Blanet
Sua Sen
Gread Gail
Shen
Moe
Teva Reembawe
Grea
Davish
Debates in Parliament on American naval seizures in West Indies
A condensed report from Lords and Commons on British vessels seized by US cruisers. Marquis of Clanricarde cites Dolphin case and urges firm action. Earl Russell cautions against unverified charges. Legal advisers say seizure lacked prima facie grounds, but flag US abuses of neutral port rights. Debate covers certificates to British ships and Adams letter on the matter.
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House of Lords
Marquis of Clanricarde
West Indies
Liverpool
Nassau
Tey
United States
Admiral Wilkes
England
Adams
Americas
Earl Russell
Marquis of Olsmicarde
Gove
Adam
Britten
France
Ipegon
West
G. P. Beptinos
R. Crawford
Peacock
Corree
Onese
Exico
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Mabie
Dover
Calis
C. H. Cairne
Layard
Lord Lyona
Tod
R. Cecil
Mr. Seward
Keglisnman
Necaco
Phn
Buck
Federal
War House
British Debate on American Seizures and Neutral Mails
Parliament debates American seizures of British vessels and neutral mail conveyance to Mexico. Speakers condemn Admiral Wilkes actions and press the government for firm stance while noting potential US irritation and the need for consistent belligerent rights.
Stoneman’s Expedition Battles and Casualties Report
Dispatches describe General Stoneman’s force advancing with Stone Man linking with General Rages and gunboats on the Pamanky river. Rebel divisions threaten our flank as Stuart’s cavalry moves right, with heavy losses across Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island and New York regiments and multiple corps reporting killed and wounded.
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Stoneman
Stuart
Rages
Pamanky
Whippie
Marsachusetts
Massachusetts
W Fssetts
Rnode Island
3D Corps
Ohio
New York
Onio
Raby
Connecticut
Penpeylvania
New Aea
Pennsylvenia
54Th News
Pennsylvania
Didpois
Exchange of prisoners frees 250 officers and 325 men
Fortress Moxnoz reports Col. Ludlow has arranged the release and exchange of 250 U.S. officers and 325 men held by Rebels near Suffolk. Generals Stoughton and Willich are among those freed as Rebels evacuate Suffolk and cross the Blackwater. A singular Civil War campaign sequence follows battles around Spott, with heavy Confederate losses and railroad destruction observed.
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Moxnoz
Ludlow
City Point
United States
Stoughton
Willich
Suffolk
Blackwater
Joss
Petersburg
Richmond Enquirer
Conteins Feeran
Sanday
Spotta
Paxton
Sekine
Heth
A. P. Hill
Ted Saldemenen
Fditn Niga
Yankees
Acs
Frederickaburg
Ong
Pacare
Stoneman
Louisa Ccepatia
Fis
York Paneer Ytorn
York
Vrata Mroup
Henetic
Fragmentary OCR Brief Points to River Crossing Incident
The readable text notes a crossing near a river with a house structure and a person identified as Eben. The fragment implies a river crossing event or movement across the river, but details and full context remain unclear.
Rebels Reported in Indian Territory Scene
Dispatches describe Union forces and Confederate movements across Indian Territory. Troops under General Price and Breadwate prepare for action near Rock to join Gen. FP with about eleven hundred sections positioned sixteen miles west of Fort Smith. Preparations include mounting Price’s troops for a Missouri invasion, aiming to move by May 15 toward Black River to secure lead mines in Geneces Ar Beas.
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Indian Territory
Louis
Geverail Blant
Shreveport
Donsevile
Poley
Breadwate
Fort Smith
Price
Missouri
Black River
Geneces Ar- Beas
Civil War Era Dispatches Mention Draft Threats and French Occupation
A late 19th century report cites a military order dated January 27 warning that enslaved and free Black people may be conscripted if they resist the Union, while California Judge Terry arrives in Texas. New Orleans reports expectation of French occupation of the capital within thirty days, with Panebia’s garrison possibly surrendering.
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Columbia
United States
Betterton
Fort Pionene
Union
Bel Salitars
Terry
California
Texas
New Orleans
Ero del Commercio
Republic
Panebia
Almonte
Raid Alarm Sparks Richmond War Rumors
Two prisoners arrived from Richmond report capture near the city last Sunday within two miles of Richmond during a failed courier flight. City battalion moved to investigate as rail and telegraph links were cut, causing panic over rebel advances and Confederate defenses.
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Steomneman
Foxutiikss Momnoa
Richmond
Dey
City of Richmond
Jd Inetant
Dlepatches
Ackson
Davis
Fredericksburg
Enquirer
Gordonsville
Jackson
Ely’s
Lee's Reenforcements Reported From Lyvchburg to Gordonsville
New York May 7 The Times extra says Lee's troops reenforced from Lyvchburg moved via Gordonsville toward Fredericksburg. It notes Union forces holding Fredericksburg could have won if captured, claims Hancock and aides had horses shot, General Coach wounded, his horse killed, clothes struck, and mentions Suffolk siege and Keyes corps moving.
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Lee
New York
the Times
Lyvchburg
Gordonsville
Fredericksburg
Hancock
Aids
Coach
Suffolk
Keyes
Grand Gulf Captured By Union Ships Amid Civil War Action
A dispatch from May 7 reports the Wilson dispatch boat of the fleet capturing Grand Gulf with all guns. Guerrilla activity and subsequent clashes followed as Union forces engaged enemy positions and neutralized threats nearby.
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Carano
Wilson
Grand Gulf
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