19 Dec 1862
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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1862
Page
1
A mourning poem recalls the death of Abbie Frances, an only child aged four. The heartbroken narrator laments a brief life and fading earthly joys, while a mother clings to faith that Abbie now rests in a heavenly, happier sphere.
The report highlights a healthy financial condition with reduced expenses and maintained revenues, noting cost-cutting in large offices, improved efficiency, and new efforts to curb waste. It covers stamp usage, dead letters, postal rates, and ongoing international postal negotiations, while praising Postmaster General for enforcing merit and accountability. It also references staff changes, revenue trends, and the department’s broader modernization.
The Herald reports heavy losses on both sides with no fighting on Sunday. Lee's army is believed near Fredericksburg as Union lines advance and skirmish along the river. Reports detail Sumner and Hooker fronts, Bayard wounded, and gunboat bombardment of nearby positions.
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