Fragmented political letter and Civil War note blast
A garbled dispatch outlines debates over a political ticket and loyalties, referencing the Democratic party, figures like Ben Butler and A. Lee, and urging support for remaining candidates. It includes a copied 1863 letter from President Lincoln to General Grant praising his actions at Vicksburg and Port Hudson with a Civil War context.
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Onder
Rice
Domecmno
Ben Bulter
Obra
A. Lee
Gineola
Gen. Grant
Bastcurive
Wasumaros
Vicksburg
Transporta
Gian T
Yazoo
Gen. Buckss
Big Black
Arrival of Abratum Lincoln in a cryptic verse
A fragmented poem hints at the arrival of a figure named Abratum Lincoln amid references to murder, ominous sounds, and disturbed sleep. The verses blend names like Frota and Abrahim with distorted lines about glen and recoming, creating a dark, unsettled mood.
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Lincoln
Weed
Glen
Lincoln and Confederate Raids Dominate Civil War Dispatches
Telegraphic report from August 1 notes the capture of gunboats Reliance and Satterite and promises a rigorous investigation if losses are due to carelessness or cowardice. It also mentions Gen Hood reorganizing cavalry at Gulfport for a forthcoming raid.
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Washincton
Herald
Reliance
Satterite
Hood
Stuart
Gulpepper
New York
Chicago
Williamsburg
Mishants Brothers
Clas
Brady
Memphis
Pemberton
Richmond
Itardec
Johnston
Mobile
Turbulent Ohio River Barrage Claims Navigation Threat
In wartime dispatches rumors swirl about oil reservoirs and a river seum thickening to a quarter inch threatening navigation on the Ohio. Political jibes, resignations, and troop movements spill into a miscellany of comments about Belle Boyd, Melville B. Jo xie, and a John Morgan penitentiary transfer as citizens react to statewide and national events.
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Te Lettisville
Ohio River
Sea Driven Crisis Drenches Newport Bathing Beach
A violent sea surge at Newport’s bathing beach overwhelmed dressing houses and flooded the area. Bathers fled in panic as doors tore from hinges and structures floated away, some barefoot and half dressed. One man atop a barrel was swept off as a giant roller crushed the barrel and the occupant. The scene remains vivid in memory for Saturday’s bathers.
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Providence
Newport
Washington Life Interest Real Estate Sale Postponed
The life interest of 17 Washington real estate owners was to be sold today but the sale was postponed to Wednesday after district marshals read the court decree and military authorities said they would protect existing possession. Capt. Walker reports the Alice Vivian captured for blockade violations.
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Wasmserox
Washington
Miititary
Capt. Walker
Decatur
Navy Department
Alice Vivian
Je Sota
Gen. Snighter
Gen. Shindsee
Mobile
Texas
Abolition Convention Held in Syracuse Amid Debate
The Abolition Convention met at Syracuse on August 2 with a recess to reconcile radical and conservative factions. Afternoon session elected A. Wakeman for President with multiple vice presidents and named P. A. Porter Secretary of State E. Walcott Comptroller and J. B. Cochran Attorney General. Wakeman delivered a strong Union speech.
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Syracuse
A. Wakeman
Mr. Wakeman
P. A. Porter
E. Walcott
J. B. Cochran
Lincoln letter to Conklin on union and emancipation policy
President Lincoln writes from August 26 denying a September mass meeting in Illinois. He defends the Union war effort, rejects compromise with the rebellion, and discusses emancipation and arming black soldiers. He notes military viewpoints among generals, urges continued Union fidelity, and expresses hope for peace and eventual victory. He closes with gratitude to supporters and a pledge to serve the American people.
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Wastuxerox
Dian Sun
Ilinois
Lee
Pennsylvania
Meade
Father of Waters
Great North West
New England
Empire
Key Stone
Jersey
Murfreesboro
Gettysburg
Broad Bay
Rapid River
Great Republic
God
A. Lincoln
Miscellaneous snippet from Woodworths Block on TS Muaim Street
Fragments from a November 16 entry note a location in Woodworths Block on TS Muaim Street. The text is incomplete but indicates a diary style record or property reference with uncertain details and dates.
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