Editorial Correspondence from Boston May 17
Wide propagation of war news dominates daily life as Grant and Lee clash across Virginia. Dispatches recount thousands of prisoners including officers, heavy artillery losses, and strategic moves with reinforcements pouring in. Reports note Beaurgard at Petersburg, Sherman advancing toward Richmond, and rail and telegraph lines extending toward Belle Plain as the Union presses toward victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gener. E. Jhonson
F. Stewart
New York
Diz
Belle Plain
G Johnson
Stuart
E. M Stanton
Ork
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Lee
Sheridan
Butler
Richmond
Beauregard
Sherman
Resaca
Wood Pro
Charles
The
Tribune
Washington
Kingsbury
Beaver Dam
Yellow Tavern
Bragg
Baltimore
Petersburg
Fort Darling
Richamond
Wwridan
Danville
Kautz
Virginia
Welton
N. C
New Chester
Torrey
Hawley
Rght
Beau
Disassari
Gauly Bridge
Crooks
Newhern
Morgan
Sam Jones
AG Jenkins
Jenks
New River Newbern
Crook
Newbern
Thiay
Indiy
Stan
Ariie
Ghane
Virzinis
Grant
Lee Ha
Treaven
Burnham
Proctor's Creek
Burn
Shenaan
Salver Arrives at Fort Del with Rebel Officers
The Salver steamer arrived at Fort Delaware last night with 290 rebel officers aboard including Generals Johnson and Stewart. The State Department, signed by W. J. Seward, states the matter and notes the rapid pursuit to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Seward
Paitapriema
Salver
Fort Delaware
Johnson
Stewart
War Casualties and General Grant Comment in Providence Post
A relics-filled clipping lists hospital admissions and injuries from various units including 6th Regiment and 17th, with names like Freeman P Davis, Nathan M Wood, Sergt Albert Soule, and G B Marks. Providence Post quotes General Grant asserting victory and notes Sixth Army Corps morale improving to push Ewell across the Po, highlighting strong Civil War tone and official sentiment.
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Carver Hospital
Washington
James
Werks
U. Remick
Mount Picassot
Judson Carrier
Joseph King
Tree Diver
Patrick Smith
Killel
EM. V. Sowte
Harewood
Nathan M. Wood
Albert Soule
Columbia
G. B. Marks
Jol
Sixth Corrs
Sixth Army Corps
Ewell
Po River
Correspondence from the Civil War frontline diary
A correspondent recounts marches from Mechitoches to Pleasant Hill, enduring skirmishes and night combat as the 34th and 13th corps fields engage the Rebels. He describes weary marching, picket duties, and the confusion of battle, noting allied forces and officers, plus extended commentary on Sheridan’s and Union movements, all amid a grim, exhausting campaign.
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Herald
War Department
Pris
Lovisvines
Miduie
Tle-Field
Tesitate
Mr. Derris
Pleasant Hill
Tennessee
Johnson
Monroe
North Anna
Beaver Dam
South Anta Squirrel Bridge
Eral Sheridan
Richmond
Stewart
Yellow Tarern
Brockie Turnpike
Ashland
Whominy
Mbrritt
Gregg
Wilson
Walnut Gorge
Gaines’ Mills
Bottom Bridge
Repidan
Fredericksburg
Tribune
Spotsylvania
Dr. Howlett
Mechitoches
13Th Corps
13Th Carpe
Don
Alout
Xar
Havin
Kishy 1
Dick Taylor
Smith
Eliell
New York Herald
Sheridan
Rapidan
Frederickeriug
Stuart
Wickham
Gurney
Ruggler
North Anna River
Ver Dam
Coster
Sterling
Senerrill
Goodall
Davis
Merritt
Glen Allen
Sailes
Frederickaburg
Yellow Tavern Cross Road
7Th
N.Y
Yellows Tavern
Sieridiy
Henry Clay
Bob. Stuart
Spears
Ltth
Chickahominy
Mechanicaville
Tonekton
Chikahominy
Sig
Mnines
Mediaiestile
Betton Tidge
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Geo. G. Mead
Eera
Brattle
Wastinetox
Army of the Potomac
Trace
Grint
Ayre
6Th Corps
Burnside
Potonae
New River
Tennessee & Virginia
Averill Ie
Lynch
Jvar
Dublin
Puls County
Grayson
Carroll
Ployd
Tennesse
Buckner
Wadsworth
Longstreet
J E Ty Stuart
Surcou
Wadeworth
Meadow Bridge
Nile
Wasmiseros
Breckinridge
Johnston
Beaurigard
Georgia
Mississippi
Tech
Nash
Dalton
McPherson
Hin
Gen. Johnson
Atlanta
York
Chester Junction
Beauregart
Carolna
Hoke
Seauregard
Fetersbrg
Tyler
Gilmore
Terry
Richmond Pike
Gillmore
Chesterfield Court House
Wasnixcox
Charleston
Morria Island
Sumter
Navy Department
New York Cavalry
Traltimore
Monky
Spotsylvania Court
Theth Corps
the Herald
Secretary of State
Bostos
Bowdoin Colle
Cleateland
Pater's
Ellsworth
Nor Sawyer
W.peart
N. K
Goad
Providence Post
Providence Post Office
New England
Europe
England
London
John Bull
Jeff
General Sheridan
Sacramento
Surramento Union
Werat
Boston
Great Britain
Machias
Sentinel
Samuel Crowther
Western Africa
Becalle
Sierra Leone
First Congregational
Mindleport
Conn
Maton
Swith
F. Lobdell
Mirror
Portland
FBI
Peaze
Miller
Westmoreland Board
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