The Situation in Virginia Amid Skirmishes and Strategic Shifts
Reports from the Virginia frontier describe daily skirmishes near the Chickahominy with both Union and Confederate fortifications close to each other. Grant presses toward Lee across the Chickahominy while Lee attempts to sever Grant’s White House communications and force a crossing. Notes from White House dispatches hint at possible siege or withdrawal strategies and speculate on Butler advancing against Petersburg. Casualty rolls show about 28,000 wounded or exhausted and 2,000 already sent to hospitals, with ongoing debates on leadership and tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Chickshominy
Lee
Grant
Leo
Gernarn Grant
New York Times
Bottom Bridge
McClellan
James River
Butler
Aouth
Richmond
Uss
White House
Bar Wes
Leerenin
Fort Darling
Gen. Smith
Petersburg
Wounded Soldiers Deprived of Clothing At Front Hospitals
June 3 1864 a correspondent denounces neglect of wounded soldiers arriving from the front lacking adequate clothing. Surgeons cut garments from bodies, troops are shipped naked to Kingston then Nashville without proper care or food. Ohio and Indiana agents push for supplies while officers quarrel over shelter and room allotments at depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crattaxonga
Cam
Kingston
Nashville
Ohio State
Ohio
Mudivil Department
Taylor Coll
Sid
Tefthoud
General Hospital
Indiana
Mr. Turner
Royal Taylor
Hemen
Fighting It Out on This Line During the Campaign
The report recalls daily marching and fighting, with thirty thousand wounded, five thousand dead, and vast material strain. Cavalry, horses, shoes, and garments worn. Grant’s strategy praised as a series of bold marches and flanks. Spectators note humor and resilience amid heavy casualties and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
Windsworth
Rendon
Grant
Wedding in Armonta Sparks Turbulent Territory Tale
The Arizona Miner reports a rustic wedding at Lynx Creek in Acizonis with Richard C. McCormick appearing, Rev Roadway census taker, and locals George Clinton and Juanita Bachichin drawn into the unusual ceremony. The event was bilingual, a Secretary of the Territory attended, and whisky fueled the revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armonta
Arizonia
Lynx Creek
Acizonis
Moerstory
Richard C. McCormick
Road Way
George Clinton
Juanita Bachichin
Ars the
George
Remarkable Crop Prospects Across Regions and Seasons
Agricultural reports from multiple counties note favorable conditions for wheat and corn, with hay and fruit crops in various states of promise. Ohio and Wisconsin observers describe generally strong prospects despite pockets of frost risk and drought, while a separate Wall Street incident reveals a yearling fraud case involving a $75,000 deposit and subsequent embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockport
Monroe County
Republic
Princess Anne Phoenia
Ohio State Journal of the 30Th
Pranktin
Delaware
Morrow
Detroit
Jackson
Monmouth Tlas
Wren
Wiscossiny
Appleton Cresend
Outagamie County
Lin Crosse
Polk
Oshkosh
Waukesha
Sheboygan
Racine
Wansnu
Kewaunee
The Jerome Rise And Fall In War Boom Society
New York correspondent notes a wartime wealth surge as broker Jerome amasses a palace yacht and private theatre while peers rise in status. He built wealth on stock speculation and arms a glittering social ascent, soon to face an inevitable crash that will reset class lines.
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New York
London Times
New Order
1. W. Jyron
Ad Tres
Mirs
Jerome
Farlem Atone
Napoleon
Tra
Mra
Reynolds
Meninever
Jet
Cwilhinadl & Box Frye
Repeal of the $300 Enrollment Clause Recommended
The Speaker lays before the House a message and Secretary of War endorsement urging Congress to repeal the three hundred dollar exemption in the enrollment act. Provost Marshal General reports draft deficiencies and the need for consistent troop supply to sustain the army and shorten term of service. The President concurs that deterring payments over men weakens military effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Liscony
Washington
Wantxeron
Sins Bey
Congress
Widow Sherwood Released After Supreme Court Reversal
Bridgeport court records reveal Mrs. Sarah S. Sherwood, imprisoned for withholding personal property from her husband, was freed after the Supreme Court reversed Judge James Phelps’s six month confinement order. The case notes extensive property, debts, and family history surrounding the marital dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conny Stamd
Sarah S. Sherwood
Supreme Court
James Phelps
Snr
S. Sherwood
Bridgeport Antil
G. W. Lewis
Fairfield
Jessup Sherwood
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Horahy
Court Stone
Dow Molinos
Oto
Chicaun
Luwat
Lulesch
Domeatie Affaire
Mtatec
Peeatiant
Linco
Felming
Atatertova
Minto
Thereline
Atv Kragitosts
Watt
Arinll
Ayssatoy
J. VL Cusady
AW. Cuntera
Fauve Pucwea
ACP
SeRnanaen
State Central Com
March S&d
Cincinnati Times
Charles Anderson
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Army
Vance
Spotsylvania
Dasses
Richmond Fcaminer
Momtalagor
Chartanooga
Belchera Seni
Nashvilleia
Na- Redmens
Noeibling
21St Ohio
Stroman
Trinia
Ae Heenan
Ballarat
Brit
Ultimo
Wall Street
Max Roth
Messrs. Boodky & Company
No. 8
Roth
Marine Bank
Boody & Co
Ilo
Gil Hays
Gilmore
Messrs. Boody & Co
Prince Street
Ono Boys
Avenue A
Bloomingdale Road
Tenth Street
Hogan
Hudada
Samuel Sloan
T &E
the Secretary of War
House
Mitney AM
Senate
House of Representatives
Jetter
Waryweth
L. D. Randall & CO
Iyake
Hor
Sale
Dubuque
Anid Prairies Aong
Prairie’ Creek
Jeffera
Tabla Moundaml
Townalios
Simu
New Wine
Thabor
Prairie
Jota U Brien
Muff Street
Court House
Jone
Revere
Panroces
Bown
Syvor & Howland
Wmtbeourt
Goodrali
Goodale
Afl
A. Mungelsellerthie Kenedy
Batchelor
AH Druggiste
Barclay
Datchejor
Tamie
Tia
NEW York Museum of Anatomy
Beneft
Ftn
Aldiending Scluktany
Sas
Sal
Srenwatorrioka
Avatema
Howard
Maaldon
Te Gkitin Houghton
Howard Association
Bonth Ninth Street
Philadelphia
Zanlis Antidole
Tha Pationc
Unl
J.J. Krome
Chestnut Street
Thladelphia
Cieubecs
Bute BY
Tsai
Joj
Kroxehk
M. Young
Alge
Dursavox City
Wrsess Co
Nor
Allaespreta Te Diag
United
Remstreet
Barnes & Co
Browlwig
Sivas
Dr. Chenaman
Thewcharn
Foyts
Toyt
Hiawatha
Hoyt
Joslum Mult
University Place
N.Y
Clark
Lord A Smitil, Chaage
Seltin Duby
Alten
Steve
Alen & Uosford
Jankenain
USA
Fc Samsin, Jr
Dreqlers
Urbon Bitters
United States
Army Hospitals
Waites
Dutugne
Wittiams & Potter
WOM Allen
Allan Tosford
Jankermann & Uses
Efrencecs Hotel
Park Couner Brankfort
Locust
2Nd Streets
IoWa
Carriage & Wagon Makers
W. Fp, Coolbaugh & CO
Coolhash & Nrowkn
Burlington, Iowa
WF. Cooltaugh
Kate Pro
Burlington Bank
State Bank of Town, Bankers
Chicago
Illing Day
Specie
Dec
Kanter
American Exprete Co
Lowi
Aeason
W Borg
Dabugne
Burton & CO
Ddl
HAGAN
Pelle
Folidon
Cteshin
Operc
Varnes & CO
Browway
Doctor Whitter
de Biliey
Gindell Hata
Saint Leuuta
Clark Wiliptier
Jan
Dighann
Alin
Dr. Brinnow
Chen
Aunenias Elias
Hs Bam
Cachevex
Digulow
Chirk
Moncus Atreety
Erin
Mathews
Druggltts
A. L Mathews
T2golisty
M. Shains
Mead
Paiste Evita
Jouvl
Keown
J. Kromer
Philatelphia D&whinish
Deake
R. Ik
Broadway
Dwcows
Shot! Shotipshoti
Shot Manufacturing Company
Thames
P.O Bow
Wit
Kt. O. Chaney
Sup't. Ayeh
Aml
Dovlera
G. D. Capa
Isly
Colt’s
Thio &T. Lowia Shot Town Company
Prompthy
St Main Street
R. C. Waples
Vateed Statens Lumbuse Yay
Atl Nindt
Andrew Cummins
Liverool
Dratta
Hoyal Bank of Ireland
Arishaw and Co
Liverpool
Onmard
Tam
Ling
Cork
Dubugque
Sade
DR. James
James
New Orleans
Lock Hospita
Curtomeltuner Street
Randolph Strict
Lok Hospital
Orleans
Orleana Crescent
Janes
Ountutllonso
Upton
Tim
Galveutan News
Texas
Br. Jxtney
Baton Rouge
Custon-Houre
Shuse
Seh
James Claremus
ROYAL
O'S
J. Clark
Britain
Junkermann & Hass
Alice
Hostad
E.G. Moore
Bigelow
ST. Louis
South Clare of
Clicago
Alis Utiice
Amd
Creas
Wall
Sppm Samias
Btal
Seto
Idisea
Whittier
Esperia
Doctor Whittier
Cered de Whittier
Eelf
Witttier
Ian Fey
Wwe
Ode Art Cousstatiot
South Clark Treet
Ricord
Essrack
Bleord
Bac
Mare
Casey
Dr. Ricont
Philip Roland
Broome Street
Honda
Addreas
Edward HH. Traver
Boston
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