Re Visite Garrisonian Tour in New England Visit
A late 19th century article previews George Thompson, abolitionist, visiting the North to celebrate improvements since his last travel. It contrasts his earlier anti slavery stance with current era progress, notes Wendell Phillips, and questions the impact of slavery on the nation while urging welcome for Thompson and a nod to political leaders and public opinion.
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George Thompson
Exeter’ Halls
Atlantic
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South Framingham
United States
Wendell Phillips
Thompson
Virginia
Washington
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Séaghi
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Josey
Dismissal of Captain McCaddeo for Alleged Dissent
A clipped report notes Captain J We McCaddeo of Town City was removed from U S service after expressing belief that leading government and military figures prolong the war for gain. The article accuses authorities of disliking truthful statements and warns against public disclosure of such alleged “slanderous little facts.”
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J. We "McCaddeo
United States
Haring
Federel
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Lincoln
Washington
Escape of Gen Morgan From Prison in 1863
Reading like a sensational Civil War account, the piece details an extensive jailbreak at a penitentiary. Captains Bennett Taylor Sheldon Hines De Hocker Smith Magee and Dick Morgan led a coordinated escape via a dug cell hole, air chamber access, rope throttling, and removal in civilian clothes.
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Ohie
Morgan
Cap. J. ©. Bennett
B. ‘Taylor
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Hf. Eines
L. de Hockersmith
G. S. Magee
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Peisoners
Gen. Morgan
Morans
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Hines
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Letter on Prisoner Exchange From 1863 War Dept
A Civil War era letter from the War Department solicitor in Washington to a Boston recipient explains the obstacles to prisoner exchange. It notes the Union demand for fair exchange of all officers and soldiers, including colored troops, and denounces Confederate threats of slavery or execution. The letter calls for public release of correspondence and stresses retaliation for the death or enslavement of Union troops.
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War Department
Nentruman
Boston
Pris
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Vicksburg
Lee Eee
Richmond
New York
Vermont
Michigan
Andiana
Bivat
Illinois
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Nile
Pbs
Pat
Binger
Sherman
Howe
Tax sale notice for Arlington estate and Custis Mill
The Arlington estate and Custis Mill in this county, late occupier Gen Robert E Lee, are advertised to be sold for unpaid taxes under federal act. Com missioners John Hawkburet W F Bolemen and G F Watson list tax due amounts 92 07 with penalty 46 04 for the Arlington estate and 7 45 for the Mill property.
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Bob
Alexandria Qazettt
Mornday
Anya
Ariington
Robert .E., Lee
Custis Mill
John Hawkburet
W. F. ‘Bolemen
G. F., Watson
Acta
Congress of the United States
Artington
Richmond Papers Item on War Dispatches and Revelations
A Richmond article notes 84 Yankee surgeons dispatched to Lib by prison, 2100 phacnera sent to Danville and Lynchburg, 25 deserters escaped Castle Thunder but were recaptured, and a Williamston warehouse burned on the 14th containing a large amount of corn and clothing.
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Richmond
Phison
Danville
Lynchburg
Williamston
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Eastern Western soldiers clash near Chattanooga during march
A Chattanooga paper describes tensions between Eastern and Western troops moving along a supply route toward Chatta suno. The piece notes mud and hard crackers for Hooker’s men, joking jabs about food, and taunts between sides as they pass through Culpeper and nearby areas. It also reports General Lee’s headquarters in a grove of oaks with a cordial welcome.
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Chattanooga
Eonnessee
Sheeery
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Wan Ern
Potomac
Didgeldom
Sumberland
Wrecks of Humanity and a Century of Cures
A fragment from a 19th century publication discusses the supposed health hazards of chase and overexertion, praising Dr Holloway's remedies for debility and paralysis. It cites the Philadelphia Tribune and a Baton Rouge envoy naming Benjamin, Provost Marshal, and a curious exchange about Union loyalty and billiards in Baton Rouge.
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Auun
Forhzmere
Holloway
Philadel
Phia
Judah
P ‘Benjamin
Seana
Baton Rougé
Provost’ ‘Martial
Baton Rouge
Benjamin
Marabpl
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Adah
Béniamin
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Chicago
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