Theqeaph Aews reports Civil War battle details
The article recounts the Battle of the James River area with Union and Confederate actions. It notes Union forces under General Foster and cavalry movements toward Bermuda Hundred, heavy fighting near Fort Pocahontas, and reports of casualties, prisoner captures, and strategic positions held. It mentions telegraphed updates from Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Petersburg, with references to Sherman, Sheridan, and Grant era operations and the broader Union advance toward Richmond and Lynchburg.
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York
the Herald
Weisel
Martinsburg
Gon Sheridan
Aliis
Soren
Jarly
Gordonsville
Chharlotteville
Lymbshans
Winchester
Washington
Fribune
Belo
Petersburg
Gregg
Lynchburg
Poplar Spring Church
Carentan
Wan Devanryexr
Dix
Sheritin
Harrisonburg
Det
Staunton
Jana Creek
Wayneshora
Vbsnes
Gumeral Sr
F Petersburg
Cupy
Prt
St A
Wat
Horntree
Editorial Correspondence on Civil War Actions and Drafts
From Befast dated Oct 3 in New York, detailed dispatches describe Meade’s operations in southwest Tennessee and the Fifth Corps under Hoffmann. Grant’s army, cavalry actions, fortifications, and prisoner counts frame a grim portrait of war’s strain and the looming draft mobilization across Hancock and Waldo counties.
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New York
Fem
Andrew Johnson
Meade
Pet
Tennessee
Priday and
Satunday
Tom Betown
Portland
Sth
Hoffaan
Nectar
Tubyra Southeside
Tan
Oran
Torvel
John
Busaspore
Ades
Sih
Eider
Weldon
Richmond
Tebune
Martinsburg
Iil
Skeritan
Flarriesnhere
Cavales
Lhitlottestille
Sheric Ital
Shenandoah Valley
Custar
Army Potomac
Hrapqrarte
McGareer
General Lambert of Cherfield Dies in Battle Front
The article reports General Lambert of Cherfield, serving with the 4 Regiment, was mortally wounded near Richmond while leading assaults. He died heroically after a career recognized for ability and leadership. His remains were transported to Chevy Chase for funeral ceremonies with local bands expected to participate.
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Hasteville
Col Johnson
H Ind Cav
Jake
Rosseau
Spring Hill
Franklin
Hisun Lamleen
Cherfield
Richond
Liontenamt
Abner
Seth
Butler
Howe
Sedgwick
Fred
Howie Voulurig
Mary's
Indy
Inigud
Bet
Meade
Grant
Richmond
Vowrslurg
Barna
Stannand
Chapin’ Biw
Junes
Mehad
Thas
Hurnhaw
Tourelay
ChevySeld
Eieworth Hewes
Kileworth
New York Markets Oct 5 Prices and sales figures
Market report shows Flour-State and Western futures down 10 to 130 cents. Sale figures list Hobile State at 7.40 to 8.00, Round Hoop White 2.00 to 11.00, Western 37.45 to 68.75, Southern sales 460 barrels at 10.2siemer. Sale 140 barrels at 10, Went 23, Geen 462 lower. Pork beary and other entries appear garbled with river imagery and unrelated phrases.
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Routhern
Cattle Show and Fair awards announced at Ellsworth event
The Ellsworth meeting records premiums for field crops and livestock. Exhibitors attending the fair receive mileage allowances for stock and colts under four years, with statements due to the Field Crops Committee. The committee notes a forthcoming report on manufactured articles.
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Bluehill
Quilt
Selectmen
Ellsworth
Mose Hale
Correspondence on fair results and local improvements
Ettawonra writes of the annual fair exceeding expectations and notes strong displays of vegetables, needlework, and stockings. The author urges towns to adopt debates and domestic lectures, praising women’s contributions and proposing library society efforts to invite lecturers and improve town culture.
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Library Society
Rome
Mutilated Government Notes Rules Explain Redemption
Government guidance outlines how torn or defaced notes are redeemed. Full value may be paid if all fragments are returned, with affidavits required for partial or damaged pieces and proportional redemption rules applied where parts are missing.
News items from 1864 era with promotions and society aid
Fragmented notices report promotion of pt ZA Smith to Major and Lt Colonel Russell Shepherd. Prof. Buel ill with brain affection. Soldiers Aid Society activities sending hospital stores and boxes to Christian Commission via Nostop. various local notices on club, postage, and late 19th century civic items. scattered economic notes and small society updates across towns.
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ZA Smith
Russell
Shepherd
Buel
United States Coast Survey
Pierce
Soldiers Aid Society
Cluistian
L. P. Wid
U. S.C.C
Nostop
Opt. Ltd
United States Treasury note redemption directions
The notice states that the value of a full note may entitle return of the withheld amount. Signed interest issuer notes and fragments redeemable only at the Treasury in Washington. A draft on the Assistant Treasurer in New York for the amount will be returned to the remitter’s address.
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Gener
Lovivinte
Bute
Burbridge
Abington
Herald
Viking
Laneal Hull
Eral Hiruey
Prisquere
Low
Pelerebure
Daines
Bariy
Ettawonra
Eam
Bor
Bette
Treasury of the
United States
Washington
The
United
Trenar
New York
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Charles Jarvis
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Sanitary Commission
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