Rebel Escapes as Hunters Track Confederate Natives
A Civil War account describes a pursuing party crossing near Columbus Georgia and following a river chase to Fort Gaines. The fugitives face hunger and a broken boat lock, then evade capture through the cane brakes and multiple riverbank moves. One prisoner is recaptured but escapes, with further pursuit toward Macon and Atlanta.
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Dainertown
Columbus, Ga
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Giemay
Gamnes
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Fort Gaines
Georgetown
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Wars
Macon
Peton
Haversack
Winder
Macom
Lhore
Thames County
Hiawel
Rebs
Atlanta
McCanley
Price Quotes From Richmond Whig Lowered Frise at 80.
The Richmond Whig reports price quotations with reductions on former levels. Frise is listed at 80, indicating a lowered price point reflected in the current market listings.
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Richmond
Richmond Whig
Jobo Mitchell and Irish exile figure in late era memory
Fragmentary notes recall Jobo Mitchell, an Irish exile, and later events as a political figure. The text hints at exile status and shifting identity amid turmoil, without full details or dates.
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Jobo Mitchell
Richmond Enquirer Critiques Charity Estimates and Slavery Link
The Richmond Enquirer claims about 60,000 Virginians, one sixth of the white population, rely on public charity with Richmond's 4,500 dependents costing 500,000 annually. It contrasts Northern labor and criticizes proposals to fund poor relief via government or big manufacturers, while noting disruptions around Richmond and fear of Grant.
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Richmond Enquirer
Virginia
Richmond
Enquirer
Chicago Convention Nomination Sparks Kentucky Debate
Telegraph dispatch reports tense scene as Kentucky delegates faced restrictions on comment while nominating candidates. Unclear names appear due to OCR errors but mentions Geo. H., D. H. Veor, Geo. W. Case of Pennsylvania and Governor Po hadate amid a tense nomination process.
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Chicago
Wyckliffe
Kentucky
Eeema
Paceso
Libertiia
Geo. H. Yr
D. H. Veorod
Ir. Hughes
Geo. W. Case
Proceedings of the Convention Adopted by Motion
On motion the convention resolved to publish 100,000 copies of its proceedings. Tilden moved that the ratio of representation in the next convention match the current convention. A vote of thanks to officers followed with nine cheers from the National audience.
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Tilden
Fragmentary Civil War Dispatches From Gallatin to Decherd
Disjointed OCR notes place Wheeler forces near Gallatin and Decherd with estimates around 6000. Conflicts over exact numbers persist as scouts under Van Cleve operate east of city limits and telegraphic reports drift between towns. The fragmentary text hints at marching units and nighttime movements with limited detail.
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Gallatin
Wheeler
Milroad
Necens
Cates
van Cleve
Rdns
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O'Clowk
Roomie É. Dmyrna
Fragmentary OCR Note Lacks Clear News
Unreadable text fragment shows garbled phrases and names. No discernible event, date, or organization can be identified for a coherent summary.
Fragmentary Civil War Dispatches From New York Rally
Disjointed OCR notes describe a March dispatch with references to McClellan nominating a successor and a noon firing ceremony. Mention of battles on the James River and Potomac area, with corps and second line movements, and concerns over losses and transportation persist.
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Fragmented War Era Note Describes Capture Event
The readable fragment notes a capture involving a person of interest during a tense period. Details are incomplete but indicate a pursuit and detention amid broader conflict dynamics, with no further names or dates clearly legible.
Financial Matters and Public Money in Wasuimeton Notice
August 31 report from Wasuimeton outlines actions by the Secretary of the treasury concerning public funds and financial oversight. It notes transfers and expenditures tied to a government department and cites revealed balances and pending audits.
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Wasuimeton
Rawary A Moye
The Attack on Port Morgan Surrender Report
An August report outlines events around Port Morgan including the surrender amid rising tensions. Details are fragmentary with limited readable dates and names.
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Port Morgan
Wasuinaror
Unclear OCR: medical names and numbers fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Surgeon Jon T Wise with initials and numbers. No coherent event, place, or outcome readable.
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