Graceful Reminiscence to Judge Wilsony Wits di a reply
The Dubuque Grand Jury in avasion sends a heartfelt testimonial to Judge Wilsony Wits di a reply praising his twenty year tenure on the Iowa bench. The judge replies with gratitude, recalling career milestones from 1830s commissions to later terms and the respect of the bar.
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Dubuque
Kon
TS. Wien
Uth
Chenda Jo Oo Ping
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Hen
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Dani Deaniotul
Foti
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Atnes
Supreme Court of Laws
Supreme Court
Vian Biren
Tyler
Polk
Wis
Cader
Dato the Union
2D Judicial Distrit
Sears
Towa
Meat Lane
la Porte
Cuttenburs
Lcalee
Dela Yice
Dones
Mismaker
Winnehick
Bloch Uiawk
Beem
Chigkasaw
Jayettes
Glinton
Attics
Cheston
Dibagie
Dughkson
Scott Muscating
Codac
Pons
Delaware
Page Chas
Benton
Bhick Rawk
Rrmly
Biemes
Mlayd
Chickasaw
Attamukee
Winnchick
Baehanur
Cinton
Taetine
Irelelianer Court
Prairie Day Porte
Cryeada
Hopkinton
Maquoketa
Govermment
Burlington
Lanny
Memorial greeting from T B Wilson
A dated handwritten note wishes prosperity and happiness to the recipient and closes with respectful regards from T B Wilson and Ielly.
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Tio
Wilson
The Battle at Fredericksburg Rumors From Southern Sources
Reports from Nashville indicate stalemate as both sides hold positions. Confederate forces claim progress along the line while Federal troops under Burnside face no reinforcement. Casualty figures are said to be high as fighting rages near Franklin’s division with Stonewall Jackson in front.
Army Skirmishes Near Potomac Reported As Daylight Breaks
Usaperanens Anny Potomac reports clear skies and a cold breeze with heavy artillery and infantry fire in front of Gen Sumner Hooker and Franklin positions. Rebels extend works and strengthen defenses while casualties are being buried. No decisive battle expected today unless rebel forces renew engagement.
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Usaperanens
Anny Potomac
General Burnside Says He Has Sufficient Forces
General Burnside reports he has enough men for current duties and desires no further reinforcements. The statement is presented as coming from him in the high public positions report.
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Wasuinetos
Dec. l
Generala
Burnside
Reconnaissance expedition into Dixie reports clashes near Franklin
Nashville dispatch says Brigadier General Geo U.S. Stanley led a cavalry expedition by Franklin Pike, clashing with rebel forces at Franklin, burning mills and property. Casualties: 1 lieutenant and several Rebels killed, 10 wounded, 12 captured, many horses seized. Rebels active near Nolansville Murfreesboro and Stewarts Creek. Bragg releases 1,732 Union prisoners.
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New York
U.S. Stanley
Dixie
Franklin Pike
Franklin
Wyakoti
Nolansville
Murfreesboro
Stewards Creek
Washington Forces Engage In Major Battle Reports
Reports from Washington describe about 40 000 troops engaged yesterday with preparations underway for further conflict. General Burnside remained on the field directing positions while additional surgeons and medical supplies were dispatched to aid the wounded. The Sanitary Commission sent a vessel to Aquin Creek carrying surgeons nurses and hospital equipment for the wounded.
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Wagsnineros
Burnside
Washington
Aquin Creek
Keo Kare Brig Sailor’s Tale Draws Seafaring Attention
New York reports the brig Keo Kare on December 12th, listing a vessel length of 23 long and describing a perilous voyage through a vast bank of mists and waves. The fragment mentions Captain Willy and a crew with a signal to Mikes, hinting at a dramatic seaside incident.
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New York
Keokare
Willy Daze
Mikes
Military shipwreck casualties and rescue report
The gasholders of a wrecked vessel stretch six to seven miles with a gangway stage. Fifteen boxes of army bread labeled U S Subsistence Department and Union Mercantile Bakery Co. were recovered from the water. The Herald lists numerous killed and wounded including Colonel Dickinson, Colonel Nugent, Major Jennings, Captains Cameron and Muche, Lieut Newcomb, and others.
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U. S. Subsistence Department
Union Mercantile Bakery Co
N.Y
Herald
Dickinson
Fourth United States Artillery
Meagher
Nugent
N. Y
Maj. Jennings
Cameron
Muche
Carpenter
Capt. Hart
Gen. Tyler
Andrew. Mahony
Mags
L. Dunn
Lieut. Newcomb
Llenry Crown
Michigan
A.B. Rogers
Battle of Fredericksburg Report From Civil War Field Dispatch
Special to New York Herald despatches detail a day of heavy fighting near Fredericksburg with 200000 rebel forces, positions held by Jackson on the right and Lee on the left. Union troops under Mead, Gibbon, Doubleday, Stoneman, and Newton advance and reform as casualties mount. A balloon observers, shelling of Fredericksburg, and reports of captures illuminate a costly engagement. Front lines shift as Burnside directs operations with Meredith and Cutter among noted officers.
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Fredrincxspera
New York Herald
Jackson Com
Grimes Station
Port Royal
Longstreet
Grinne’s
Telegraph Road
Lee
Stuart
Uerald
Howe
Brook
Sumner
Gibbons
Doubleday
Mead
Stoneman
Newton
Bayard
Gen. Franklin
Franklin
Stonewall Jackson
Frederickburg
Burnside
Army
Meredith
Col. Cuter
Michigan
Dodd
Murfreesboro Banner notes Jet Davis arrival and plans
The Murfreesboro Banner reports Jet Davis arrived Friday and will review Hardee's division at Nolans tomorrow, per Nash ville correspondent.
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Cherysatt
Dee
Nashville
Murfraesboro Banner
Rebel Paper
Jet Davis
Hardee
Nolans
Richmond Enquirer notes heavy shelling near Fredericksburg and troop movements
The Richmond Enquirer report from December 12 describes Gen Longstreet forces exchanging heavy cannon fire with gunboats near Fredericksburg. Eleven houses were struck, and townspeople fled to farms. Lincoln is likened to Nena Sahib, while Col Lucius Lamar travels to Europe with orders to Slidell and Mason. Regiments leave New Bern. a possible Weldon–Petersburg attack is discussed.
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Richmond Enquirer
Redericksborg
Longstreet
Freeborn
Fredericksburg
Abraham Lincoln
Lucius M. Lamar
Europe
Lu. C. Lamar
Miss
Slidell
Mason
Eastern
North Carolina
Newbern
Wilmington
Weldon
Petersburg
Chowan River
Suffolk
Gonten Weldon
Raleigh
Gobi
If This Be True An Immediate Attack On Weldon Expected
A single line fragment warns that if the assertion is correct an instant assault on Weldon may follow. No further context or dates are provided in the readable text.
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Weldon
Fedrickaburg Front Falls to Union Forces in Fierce Night Assault
Reports from Washiaron describe heavy combat as Sumner's grand division and Couch’s corps attack Rebel entrenchments and rifle pits near Frederickaburg. Despite stubborn resistance and intense shelling, Union forces push forward, gain ground on the left, and return to positions at night with casualties and wounded arriving at hospitals.
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Washiaron
Frederickaburg
Sumner
2D Corps
Couch
Taylor's Hill
Falmouth
Mancock
Yth Corps
Wilson
Sherman
Franklin
Bins
Wilcox
Burns
Frankilin
Banks Reaches Winton Head to Unite Forces
Washington reports Gen Hanks says Banks landed at Winton Head on the Chowan River and joined troops at Suffolk. It is believed he will advance on Weldon and assumes command of Foster Peck Augur and Emery’s units.
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Gen. Hanks
Washington
Banks
Winton Head
Chowan River
Suffolk
Weldon
Foster
Peck
Augur
Emery
Military Skirmishes Near Franklin Reported At Dusk
Dec 15 11 PM reports say the Confederate advance began a move toward Franklin but paused. Earlier the lines saw heavy firing and extensive artillery action with ongoing skirmishes this morning.
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Hran QuarTers
Franklin
Military matters stir in Newbery department
There is considerable animation in military affairs in this department and important results may be locked for.
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Newbery
N. C
Gunboat clash at Port Royal battery silences fire
Washxcox December 15 reports gunboats at Port Royal 27 miles from Fredericksburg fired on by a rebel battery believed to have 20 heavy guns. A shot hit the coal schooner killing superintendent Simmons. Another hit the Carricatuck engine room killing E W Smith and wounding others. Fire ceased at sundown. next morning the gunboats returned fire with no reply.
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Washxcox
Port Royal
Fredericksburg
Simmons
Carricatuck
E. W. Smith
Vessel reports troop transport voyage to Port Royal
A ship arriving reports on December 10 she passed four steamers and a brig entering Port Royal, heavily loaded with troops.
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New Yor
Port Royal
Blair rescinds orders on newspapers deemed disloyal
Night Report from Wasineros dated December 15 states Blair has rescinded all prior orders excluding from U S Post Offices and mails certain newspapers printed by Grand Juries and other sources, which were represented as disloyal to the Government.
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Wasnineros
Blair
U. States
Paraperesta Letter Dated December 14 Details
Fragmentary note from Paraperesta dated December 16 references a letter dated the 14th and mentions Guana by four. No clear names, places, or actions. The readable portion lacks context for a fuller summary.
Supposed Union skirmish at St Jainer's Ford captures Rebels
A Suffolk scouting party engaged the rebels on Friday at St Jainer's Ford and captured two rebel captains and 15 privates, though the division of the Federal army remains unknown.
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Suffolk
St Jainer’s Ford
Guerillas Burn Lake City Crew Held at Carson's Landing
Cairo dispatch reports guerrillas burned the steamer Lake City at Carson's Landing and captured the crew. The Desota destroyed 42 houses and a landing, taking six citizens as hostages for the Lake City crew. Unauthorized burning angered naval officers. Grant remains near Oxford with Sherman退 moving to Memphis.
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Carson’s Landing
White River
Desota
Heena
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Oxford
Sherman
Memphis
McClernand
Vicksburg
Red River
Thomas H Yeatman
Treasury Department
Helena
Sempha
Wirt Adama
Arkansas
Williams
Adams
Che Benton
Concordia
Admiral Porter
Uncle Sam
Felegals
Waterford
Grenada
Federal forces clash with rebel force at Tuscumbia
A federal detachment from the 52d Illinois 2d Iowa and an independent Illinois cavalry section with Mo artillery engaged a rebel force near Tuscumbia. About 2000 rebels were led by Col Roddy. The action produced 70 rebel prisoners and captured horses, with baggage burned. Federal losses were 14 killed or wounded. no pursuit due to insufficient force. Col Daugherty to command Paducah post.
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Carrna
Il. 2d
Iowa
Sweeny
Tuscumbia
Roddy
Corinth
Daugherty
Paducah
Weather and War Update from Potomac Front
Weather today in Framrederickaburg is clear and warm with roads in good condition. Army positions unchanged and limited artillery fire this afternoon. Rebels’ shots aimed at the city. enemy forces in plain view strengthening positions. Over 700 prisoners taken since our army crossed the river.
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Potomac Anny
Congress actions and petitions show mixed support and removals
In December the Senate considered petitions on naval board actions and a grand bankrupt act, with Field seeking aid for sick and wounded soldiers. Fessenden’s committee reported a bill related to the U S suit, recommending disagreement with a Home amendment. Peirce asked to be excused from finance work as the Minnesota senator filled the vacancy. Lane of Kansas introduced a bill and a resolution on Indian settlement.
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Wasurxorous
King
Board of the Navy
Field
Fessenden
Committee On Finance
U. S
Peirce
Maryland
Minnesota
Wilson
Mill Affairs
United States
Lane
Kansas
Kauss
Iseansi Ithe
Blake
Colfax
Noel
Missouri
Iowa
Bennett
Washburne
Holman
Stevens
Committee of Ways and Means
House
Senate
Pupite
Dawes
Thellinois & Michigan Ship Canal
Shanks
Secretary of the Interior
Pendleton
Gurney
Peninsula
Kellogg
Salomon River
Cox
Lincoln
Sen. WeCiatius
Apen
Debates on Civil War Policies and Senate Resolutions
Congressional reports recount Reverdy Johnston as commissioner and Soloman Foote’s Vermont senatorial credentials. Davis attacks presidential power, slavery debates, and arrest authority while a dozen bills on duties, slavery, mining, and finance move through committees. House adjourns after executive session. Emancipation policy defended and printed.
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United States
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Collamer
Solomon Foote
Vermont
Davis
U. States
Buchanan
Senate
Delaware
Morehead
Kentucky
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Phillips
Cheever
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Committee On Foreign Relations
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