Sherman halts nonmilitary activity as Atlanta siege nears
Georgia Front reports Sherman bans civilian entry to Atlanta for military use, while Hood and Sherman discuss a prisoner exchange of two thousand. Sherman’s army reportedly depleting as veterans return home and Atlanta prepares for further military stores influx. News from Chattanooga notes Wheeler driven from Middle Tennessee and Sherman praising campaign despite setbacks.
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Georgia Front
Macox
Sherman
Brown
Stephens
Joinson
Atauta
Geo. F. A. Shoup
Hood
Atimta
West
Soxiles
Atlanta
Chattanooga Gazette
Wheeler
Middle Vennesset
Steadman
Morgan
Chattanooga
Sugamay
Arravri
Ryilold Bassenger
Chichester Guards Form Local Company in City Limits
A new local company named the Chichester Guards is organized from managers and workers of Esth Paper Mills and Southern Porcelain Co in South Carolina. About fifty men join under President’s name, accepted by Gen. Bright, with officers Captain B D Dawson Lieutenant Wan Huss Second Lt Benja W Kitball Third Lt Henry Doughty.
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Chichester Guards
Esth-Paper Mills
Southern Porcelain Company
South Carolina
Lonur
Bvright
B.d. Dawson
Wan. K. Huss
Benja W. Kitball
Henry Doughty
Lienti—Constitutionalsts
Rain and a fatal duel altercation in 1864 Adver
The Advertiser reports weather influenced by long planning and a wartime fatal incident. It notes a confrontation between Lieut. Cole Twices and Mr. Repeats Borzengn resulting in a deadly shootout near Br7gr, with Twices and Borzengn killed or wounded. The piece also covers Yankee raids near Ninety-Six, local missteps, corrections in donations to Soldiers Home, and various military notices.
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Toj
Opy
Vtborg
Cole
J.D. Twices
G Cavalry
Repeats. Borzengn
Col. Twices
Renear Ber
Hampton Cavalry Dash Near Sycamore Church Recovers Prisoners
Hampton's cavalry made a bold patrol into the enemy lines near Sycamore Church Prince George's county seizing twenty five head of fat cattle three hundred prisoners several horses and ten wagons. The Yankee forces attempted to cut them off but Hampton's men held firm. Funeral rites for Gen. Morgan were held at Hollywood Cemetery. A skirmish near Davis' house in the Weldon railroad area yielded prisoners and the shelling continued with little damage. A Lomax Brigade officer notes driving the enemy from Martinsburg and tearing up the railroad while a New York Times commentary cites war resolve and North vs Lincoln.
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Prom
Virginia
Perensapig
Hampton
Sycamore Church
Prince George’s County
Grege
Grant
Gen. Morgan
Hollywood Cemetery
Mogaf
Warren
Davis’ House
Weldon
Wilcox
Lomax
Martinsburg Yeaterday
Currency Crisis and Confederate Debt Threats
A fragmented kansa text warns of pecuniary strain from government notes. It argues Treasury notes shift debt to the people, predicting inflation, rising prices, and eventual taxation or repudiation. The piece condemns profiteering by planters and manufacturers and urges responsibility to avoid ruinous public burdens.
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Trepeury
Erie
Felipe
George
Treasury
Government
Confederacy
United States
Treneuver
War era notes on supply, finance, and local relief
The fragment discusses government measures to support the army, currency depreciation concerns, and public opinion about potential wartime policies. It lists casualty notices, donor acknowledgments for aid to soldiers, and community efforts to educate soldiers' children. It also recounts local entertainments raising funds for relief and notes suspected yellow fever cases and enemy actions impacting civilians.
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