Conflicts and political notes from the era amid war voices
The Cresidens proclaim a moment of prayer and separation on the first Thursday of August. Generals report Confederate repulsion at a bridge near Frederickstown and 30,000 enemy on the Upper Potomac. Hunter accused of cruelty, Crook linked to misconduct. various state and party officials named at a Republican convention. Gold opened at 206 and closed at 270.
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Gener Wallweo
Monrowey
Frederickstown
General Couch
Potomac
Punter
Sigel
Ace
Lowa
George B. Mortis
New York
Government Loan Terms Offered for 1908 Public Funding
A government loan note outlines long term funding by act dated March 5th 1908 with five percent interest payable annually. It details subscription options across the country and describes government securities secured by future revenues. The notice notes substantial outstanding debt and potential benefits to subscribers, with details to be provided by national treasury agents.
Civil War Dispatch Reports Large Rebel Movements
A Tribune dispatch from Irwinburg notes General Couch sending word of 40 000 Confederate troops approaching Maryland. Reports describe 15 000 infantry and cavalry moving toward Hagerstown and along the old national road toward Broderick City. Rumors of camps near Middleburg arise, with cautious denial of larger force near Greengaste.
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Inrrinburg
Couch
Maryland
Hagerstown
Old National Road
Looneshoro
Broderick City
Middleburg
Greengaste
Lee
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Rebels repulsed at Monneacy bridge near Frederick
July 7 dispatches describe Gen Wallace forming a line a mile east of Anellurh as rebels attacked the Monneacy bridge. After hours of fighting, Union forces held the ground, with reinforcements arriving and Wallace expressing confidence in holding Frederick. Reports note civilian sightings and heightened alarm.
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Alexander
Ohio
Monneacy
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Rebel Raid Fears Grow After Ha rperstown Skirmishes and Destruction
Dispatches report 180 guerillas from Imboden and Mosby entering Hagerstown at 5 AM, robbing stores and burning property. rebels threaten to burn Sseler & Co. warehouse, destroy crops, and retreat toward the Potomac. Union forces, including Wallace reinforcements, tighten positions at Middletown and Hagerstown while business resumes in Frederick. reports from Greencastle suggest the main rebel force has moved south.
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Ha Keratown
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Mosby
Hagerstown
Phurston
Sseler & Co
Williamsport
Greencastle
Rabela
Potomac
Dispatch from Pauapesraia on Civil War mobilization
A Civil War dispatch reports General Couch urging Mayor Treary to raise men under Gov. Curtin's call. Harper's Ferry is quiet, rebels are said to have left. Prisoner tales claim a large force beyond South Mountain, but scouts found no major movement and alleged railroad line destruction is denied. General Hunter may be near Martinsburg pursuing rebels.
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Washington
Petersburg
Grant
Aiege Ag
Viekabaryg
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Treary
Gov. Curtin
Harper's Ferry
South Mountain
Hunter
Martensburg
Transportation bonds and regimental moves amid Maryland invasion
The report notes an IRS ruling allowing removal of bonded warehouses with a $1.50 per gallon duty for spirits transport. Brig Gen Howe is ordered to Maryland fronts. Gen Sanford halts city regiments' departure until Albany orders. Maryland retreat boosts money market, gold around 2.76. St Louis drafts recruits. New York Cuaty captures mail and prisoners after a 3 day voyage. Rebels retreat toward Boonesboro and Hagerstown. Maryland 190 day men arrive.
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Internal Revenue
Department of Washington
Maryland
Sigel
Hunter
Sanford
Albany
Rebels’ Movements and Prisoners Noted in July Dispatches
Reports from multiple towns July 8 describe Union advances and rebel withdrawals, with a 100 day men detachment praised for conduct. Dispatches note prisoners released in Texas exchanges and the evacuation of Harper’s Ferry, while consols discuss a foreign loan deal and policy shifts under a new secretary.
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Post
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Fessenden
Barrivona
Harper's Ferry
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