Soldiers’ News Costs Jump as Post Office Taxed Transport
Letters reveal soldiers in camps pay two taxes to obtain papers from Richmond to Manassas with delays at post offices. A printing office fee and a post office charge double the price of delivery, raising the cost from five to ten cents per paper and three dollars a month for reading material. The writer laments government hindering information and profiteering from rail transport.
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Diers
Fe Post-Offics Department
Richmond
Manassas
Preparations and Condition of the Rebel Army of the Potomac
Southern reports describe Gen Johnston's army extended from Leesburg to Fredericksburg with at least 150,600 troops organized into corps d armee. The center sits at Manassas Junction and Curragh headquarters at Aldie while Johnston aims to lure Union forces toward Centerville or Bull Run. Fortifications along the Potomac and river batteries were strengthened, with eleven inch shells and fireships prepared, to deter a Union advance from Leesburg toward Goose Creek.
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Leesburg
Johnston
Corps D'Armee
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Manassas Junction
Smith
Aldic
Centerville
Bull Run
Edwards’ Ferry
Washington
Fortress Monroe
Richmond
Gren. Johnston
Norfolk
Aquia Creek
Shipping Point
Occoquan River
Jeff. Davis
Beauregard
Goose ‘Creek
Rebels Plan Leesburg Defense and Evacuation Routes
Ballmere correspondence reports Confederate plans to defend Leesburg by destroying bridges between Edwards Ferry and Harrison’s Island if Union forces approach with 25,000 troops or more. Evens was ordered to attack Stone if under 9,000 troops. guards at bridges would be destroyed to hinder Union crossing. pontoon bridges could have altered Monday’s engagement outcome.
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Aldie
Edwards’ Ferry
Harnson’s Island
Leesburg
Evans
Banks
Goose Creek
Smith
Stone
Washington Notes From Civil War Era Dispatches
Washington reports detail B and O rail freight to the capital with plans for a double track to Annapolis, forage shipments from Baltimore, and shell exchanges from rebel batteries. McClellan remains in command of the Army of the Potomac as Powhatan sails past river batteries and Heintzelman’s pickets advance.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Annapolis
Baltimore
Maryland
McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Pension Bureau
Powhatan
Navy Yard
Potomac
Heintzelman
Virginia
Occoquan
Congress
Nawely
Cameron
Scott
New York
Treasury Department
Treasury
Buchanan
Confederates Dispatch Mason and Slidell for European Aid
The Confederate high command sends Mason and Slidell to Europe as plenipotentiaries to the maritime powers. London and Paris already host four ambassadors, with rumors of offers of trade and a possible protectorate. Speculation suggests they may pledge to abolish slavery within years if foreign aid cannot be won, signaling desperate measures to secure support.
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Europe
London
Paris
Dudley Mann
Yancey
Butler King
Shijdell
Mason
Louis Napoleon
Palmerston
Confederacy
France
England
A Tribune Caption Pins Disunion Over Rebel Victory
The Tribune notes that the chief conspirators favor disunion with emancipation rather than total defeat of the rebellion. The remark frames a stark choice between unity and victory in the ongoing conflict.
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al VM Tribune
Election results unclear as presses advance
As we go to press on Thursday afternoon, The Standard reports no definite results from the state or county elections. Uncertain totals and outcomes prevent confirmation of winners or margins at this time.
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Fueerton
Quiet Town Election Returns and Local Nominations
Town election passed quietly with 289 votes cast. Counts show Louis P. Harvey 173 for Governor, Edward Salomon 173 for Lieutenant Governor, and several other state and county offices with mixed tallies. Local tickets list M Lanthlin for County Superintendent and multiple district supervisors. banking law amendment approved 189 to 0. Also notes a Jefferson-area ballot misvote and a naval Dupont dispatch clarification.
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Wing
M’lauthlin
Louis P. Harvey
Edward Salomon
Jones T. Lewis
Samuel D. Hastings
James H. Howe
William H. Ramsey
Benjamin Ferguson
Henry M. Billings
Charles &. Benton
Lucas of. Miller
Philo A. Orton, Jr
James Vollmar
TG. Winslow
John J. Crilly
William W. Wootman
Jonathan Piper
N. Carlton
Jefferson
Hone
Geo. Crist
New Star Spangled Banner and Festival Chimes Review
Publisher HigginS releases New Star Spangled Banner with words by Edna Dean Proctor and music by J P Webster. Also reviewed Part IIt of The Festival Chimes by W Wesley Martin, noting faultless letter press and paper while predicting further parts. Fremont removal discussed with Gen Scott stepping down, Gen McClellan given army command after Scott’s resignation and health trip to Europe.
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Edna Dean Proctor
J. P. Webster
Cremona
H. M. Higgins
Randolph St
Chicago
Mr. Higgins
Wesley Martin
H. M. Siggins
Randolph Street
General Fremont Removed Near Springfield Mo in 1861
General Fremont is relieved of command as 28,000 Confederate advance moves toward Springfield. Officers threaten resignations and many troops lay down arms rather than fight under another leader. Fremont issues farewell address urging support for his successor amid high tensions and looming battle.
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Springuard
Fremont
Washington
V'remont
Tie
Springfield
Misissipai
J.C. Preston
McKey and Bro sale stock opens for disposal at reduced prices
McKey and Bro announce a sale of their remaining stock within the last fifteen days now opened and priced for quick sale. The inventory includes 100 cases of prints totaling 100000 yards from various firms, 10600 yards of madder prints, 8500 yards delaines, 4500 yards delaines, 15000 yards assorted shawls, and 1000 pieces Harris and French cassimere and related goods. Prices are sharply cut, with shawls offered at about half usual, and other fabrics advertised at significantly lower rates than current market levels. The firm touts large selections and compares current prices to higher past levels.
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Philip Alleus
Wamentta
New York
Union
U.S
Janéaylile
McKey & Bro Offer Ready-Wade Cloths and Expansion
McKey & Bro., East side of Main Street, Janceville, Wis., announce Ready-Wade clothing in French, English, and German fabrics. They will manufacture to order or sell by yard or piece and offer tailoring at their clothing department. They claim to be undersold by no firm in the United States and report a new store addition to 44 by 160 feet, to be finished in two days, consolidating wholesale and retail on the ground floor. Nov. 1, 1861.
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McCkey & Bro
United States
McRey & Bro's
New York City
McKrby & Bro
Main St
Janceville
Wis
Godlen
Grover & Baker
Grover & Aa-Ker
Boots as supplies for Fort Atkinson area
I Wells of Fort Atkinson notes continued provision of Boots and supplies for the people and vicinity for over twelve years, promising renewed health and adherence to honor. October 82, 1802.
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Tuving
Fort Atkinson
I. Wells
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Mlauthlin
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Chicago and Northwestern Railway
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Wor B. Young
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Milan
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