Union Army Crosses Rappahannock In Bold Maneuver
A detailed battlefield narrative describes Union forces crossing the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers in a rapid, coordinated move. It notes pontoon bridges, river crossings at multiple fords, and strategic feints to mislead Confederate defenders. The account highlights General Hooker’s overall plan, Meade and Reynolds corps actions, and the perceived success and surprise of the operation.
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Rapidan River
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Battle updates and troop movements amid Civil War reports
The afternoon report notes Grant's forces occupy Port Gib and Admiral Porter takes Grand Gulf. Stoughton relays Confederate officers said Sumter neared surrender before monitors withdrew. Weather in Tennessee is cold with rain and no major changes. An Illinois regiment, the 116th, is to be consolidated under war department rules and supernumerary officers discharged.
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Teun
Rappahannock
War Department
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War dispatches report Army of the Potomac still active around the Rapidan
The May 7 dispatch from Washington notes Hooker’s failed principal operations but no major disaster as the Army of the Potomac reoccupies its Rapidan position. Stoneman’s raid is praised for cutting enemy lines toward Richmond, with plans to resume offensive actions. Other items cover Grant context at Port Gibson and a Paris crowd incident at the Age office.
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United States Poids
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Army of the Potomac
Kewry M. Stayton
Pinnarenparis
Age
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Flacsrd
Fleney
Proclamation on National Forces and Citizenship Exemption
The document notes a presidential proclamation citing the March act enrolling national forces to suppress insurrection and maintain the Union. It discusses male citizens aged 20 to 45 and foreign-born residents who designated intent to become citizens and their eligibility to renounce that intent under treaty or law.
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Congress of the United States
United States
Proclamation Denies Alienage Plea to Avoid Confederate Service
The proclamation states no alienage plea will excuse foreign born individuals who declared intent to become citizens from military service during the insurrection. It extends to those whose sons also declared citizenship and voted. An official dispatch from Washington notes Admiral Porter reporting Grand Gulf forts occupied on the 3d.
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Ww. H. Sewaun
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Porter
Grand Gulf Forts
Bogus Vallandigham Trial and Camp Dennison Turmoil
Special to the Chicago Times reports a sham Vallandigham trial ending tonight with no clear verdict. charges partly withdrawn and verdict anticipated tomorrow amid military mobilization at Camp Dennison to prevent a mob. Fires at Hamilton freight depot blamed on Butternuts. inciting violence feared. Cavalry led by Kilpatrick reaches Gloucester after deep raids near Richmond, capturing prisoners and burning stores. Dix and Peck advance toward Petersburg. Banks and Worton reportedly operate near Alexandria with cavalry action and wagon destruction.
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