Various London and American Civil War era notes and notices
A compilation of scattered items includes murder charges against a man named Murray, a push for a Protective Union in Boston, and claims about General McClellan’s birth in South Carolina. Reports touch political trials, theater news in Paris, the Astor Library expansion, river fisheries, and other ad hoc notes from 19th century events and figures.
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Gomtinens
Murray
Cnera
Charleston Courier
General McClellan
South Carolina
Sheridan's 1A8th Victory. The Battle of Cedar Run
The narrative recounts Union attempts at Cedar Run where Gen. Sheridan redirects forces including the 6th and 19th Corps to meet Confederate assaults. Despite heavy losses and retreats, Union units rally, form a defensive crest, and repel a major rebel charge. Cavalry under Torbert and Merritt push the enemy back toward Middletown as the line stabilizes by 10 AM and preparations for encamping proceed. The piece notes Sheridan’s leadership, emplacements, and a celebratory mood among officers at night.
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W É
McClellan
Batoomay
Merrit
Castor
Middletown
Ricketts
6Th Corps
Torbett
Caaby
19Th
Geo
Emery
Emery Himecl
Rmy
Sixth Corps
Sheridan
19Th Corps
Torbert
Newtown
Winchester
Maribele
de Richtee
Crooks
Gen. Mercitt
Rly
Cedar Run
Etris
Cusiar
Gen. Sheridan
Custor
Robert
Debates and Delights in 1861 Convention Publications
Public notices on new publications cover debates and proceedings of the February 1861 secret session of the United States Convention at the Federal Capitol. The volume aims to preserve the history and lessons of the crisis era. It highlights poetry volumes, illustrated articles, and literary reviews from contemporary periodicals.
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United States
ASCE
Blarke & Go
Boston
Reconnaissance Within Three Miles of Mobile Gunboat
The New Orleans Era reports a reconnaissance by General Granger’s steamer Leura within three miles of Mobile's wharves on Monday October 13 1804. The vessel carried officers and passed upriver without rebel fire while drawing attention from the city.
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Mobile
New Orleans
Fanninaour
Montia Bar
Adaring
Granger
Leura
Alabema
Roanoke raid and Civil War action report
Telegraph dispatch from New York details a Civil War engagement near Cedar Creek with Union and Confederate forces. Roles of Sherman, Devin Merritt Wells and Custar's Division are noted as fighting, with cavalry fatigue and positions at Cedar Creek referenced alongside cotton movement from New Orleans and Texas.
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Seten
New Orleans
Texas
Veteran Reserve Corps
Rebel News and Military Movements Reported
The piece outlines Confederate and Union actions amid Civil War tensions. It notes Butler’s conduct, calls for retaliation framing, and reports deployments under Lieutenant General Anderson and cavalry commands in Mississippi and East Louisiana. It references Sherman’s destruction, Confederate leadership, and wartime grain and cotton movements with political commentary on governance and loyalty.
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Forrest
Hood
Sherman
Butler
Louie Pergrose
Anderson
Beau
Enquirer of
Tuureday
Set
Jackson
Mississippi
Dner
Louisiana
Adams
Richmond Sentinel
Mule Patha
Shenandoah
Sheridan
Orion
Campaign notes from the Georgia theater near Chattanooga
The Southern Department report outlines Federal forces holding positions from Whitefield to Walker and Dade counties, with Union concentrations at Chattanooga. Fortified lines hold against Hood’s action and river defenses near Dalton and Cleveland, while Rome and tunnel areas show disruption to Confederate movements.
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New York
the Herald
Chattanooga
Whitefield
Walker
Dade
Geo
Gaither
Rome
Resaca
Dalton
Titton
Tunnel Hill
Cleveland
Chattarooga
Hood
Dolenee
Unclear River Firing Report From Saturday
Fragmentary OCR text references the James River and a Saturday event. Details are garbled, with no clear names, places, or outcomes to establish a concrete fact or person involved. The readable bits suggest a river context but lack sufficient information.
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James River
James
Tartan Toe Mystery Shocks Local Readers
A fragmentary report hints at a peculiar case involving a tartan motif and a mysterious goiter like object. Local readers are left with questions as unnamed experts weigh possible causes and remedies.
Names of the Vermont Raiders St. Johns football game note
Fragmentary report notes Saerere a Pai ee a a jall at St Johns with players all in loom and OL Roce mentioned.
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Vermont
Saerere
St. Johns
Fever in Newbern Dratted Men Baiti
A brief note from Newbern North Carolina reports fever cases and local concerns about health and safety. Officials urge vigilance while residents seek information on remedies and prevention.
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Newbern
North Carolina
Confederate Peace Talks Signal Updated Rebel Stance
The dispatch notes that General Hardee is engaged in peace discussions with favorable tones toward Union positions. It attributes a marked shift in approach over the past months, suggesting a potential easing of hostilities.
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Hardee
Trial of Merchants Johnson and Sutton Under Way
Readers report a court duel unfolding in the city as the trial of Johnson and Sutton, noted goods merchants, proceeds over several days. A guard detail and local arrests accompany the proceedings amid broader security concerns across nearby counties.
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Astiiweton
Richmond
Johnson & Sutton
Tay
John A. Washington
Ured Mosby
White
Poe
Great Burtars and London Merchants Shape Market Currents
Foreign news notes commercial affairs remain the main topic. London merchants Ind Co. have small liabilities while cotton trade shows weak demand and Bank of England rates press near nine percent. Reports mention half month settlements and prices in London markets as traders seek steadiness amid unsettled conditions.
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Ind & Co
London
Bank of England
Joan &x- Barrae Snoops
Price la Lonfiver Mae
Seale
Vy Een Hs Peers Va
Oes Poten
MacCichlan in a Bad Way
The New York city correspondent discusses tensions between New York, New Jersey and Washington. The piece warns of potential trouble and military concerns as the union faces pressure from both sides.
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MacCichlan
New York City
The
Philadelphie Inquirer
York
New Jersey
Elise
Lincoln
Tao
New York
New Jer
New Ae
Washington
New Jersey Soldiers and the Election
The fragment notes New Jersey soldiers and an election discussed at a recent session. It references documents learned from papers and hints at political or civic matters connected to military personnel.
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New Jersey
Sherman’s Communications Letter From Atlanta
A field dated private military note from an officer of General Sherman discusses rebel communications and disruptions, noting concerns about breaks in lines and the wider impact on soldiers and messages. The September 21 date anchors the report amid Atlanta operations.
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Sherman
Shermen
Atlanta
Wwda aeTeene
Rebel War Vessels in France Trial Trip at Nantes
Paris dispatch reports France will permit a trial voyage of another Confederate frigate at Nantes under M Arm bat. Authorities pledge no sale or dispatch to sea without proof vessel safety and non sale to the United States. The note emphasizes government safeguards against evading embargoes.
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France
Paris
New York Commercial
Nantes
M. Arm Bat
United States
Poveemapans
Deserters from Hood's Army Reported In New Bedford Letter
The New Bedford Mercury prints a letter from Lée St. William P. Rendall commanding A. 8. berque Restléss now in St. Andrews Bay Florida. The deserters claim Hood's army has recruited and sent men for reception by the Union forces as large numbers of black troops reportedly joined the Federal expedition to Marianne.
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Hood
The
New Bedford Mercury
Lée
William P. Rendall
Berque
St. Andrew's Bay
Florida
Marianne
Warts the Neo oe to the Secretary wricamions
He speaks of able-bodied negroes and areas he will have to work. The text is garbled with missing words, but references a secretary and employment conditions.
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Wricamions
Ales Cok
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