Reminiscence on Civil War Secrets and Lincoln's Intelligence
The article recalls how Gen Lee’s testimony reached Lincoln through a covert exchange, detailing a daring courier and beef cart route from Richmond to Washington. It highlights Grant and Lincoln’s prior knowledge of Confederate statements and hints at broader implications for the Tampton Roads episode and battlefield intelligence.
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Washington
New York Times
Lee
Lincoln
Richmond
Butler
Gen. Lee
Congress
Grant
Hunter
Stephens
Campbell
Tampton Roads
Jeff
Davis
Territorial Gains of Prussia Census 1864 Figures Likely Annexations
The 1864 Prussian census records 19 304 843 people. Potential additions include Schleswig and Holstein totaling 960 996, with 800 600 voting to Denmark. Hanover 1 923 492, Hesse Cassel 745 078, Nassau 468 311, Frankfort 91 180 totaling 3 228 046. Hesse Homburg 26 517. Bavaria districts Luchtenfels and Calmbach about 30 000. Overall estimated annexed population near 4 040 000.
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Kingdom of
Prussia
Austria
Schleswig and
Holstein
Schleswig
Denmark
Ianover
Hesse-Cassel
Nassau
Frankfort
Hesse-Darmstadt
Hesse-Homburg
Hesse- Darmstadt
Bavaria
Luchtenfels
Calmbach
Kreis
Upper
Franconia
An Important Matter Russia Sheet Iron Secrets
A historical note discusses the secrecy surrounding the production of Russia sheet iron. It describes government control, guarded manufactories, and outsiders’ failure to glimpse the process despite efforts and investment by capitalists and delegates.
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Russia
Seeing Through Water With Marine Tele Scon
Reading the old description of watching underwater life, a glass bottom device lets observers see sea life clearly from above. It explains how currents, seaweed, fish, and light interact, and notes seal hunters still use similar gear. Suggestions include plate glass windows to bring men and fish face to face for leisurely observation.
Structure and power of the British House of Lords
A 19th century overview describes the Lords as a 432 member body with bishops, note that debates address the whole House, and speakers preside. Peers vote in person or by proxy, the Lords originate laws, and it serves as supreme court of appeal though in practice only a few members exercise jurisdiction.
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House of Lords
Commons
Pune
Lords
London
Supreme Court of Justice
House
Lincoln letter offers consolation to bereaved mother
Executive Mansion Washington November 21 1864 Lincoln writes to Mrs Hixpy Boston Mass as mother of five sons fallen in battle offering consolation and pride in their sacrifice for freedom. The piece recalls Union fighting dead and calls for restoration of leaders and veterans.
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Lincoln
Executive Mansion
Washington
Wir
Adjutant General of
Massachusetts
Republic
A. Lincoln
Washburne Returns From Health Tour and Campaign Plan
Hon. E. B. Washburne arrives home in improved health after a tour eastward. He will likely refrain from active canvassing until early October, then visit counties in the District to address voters. He remains optimistic about Union party prospects and believes all non rebellious states will support the Union, Constitution, and Congress.
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Washburne
E. B. Washburne
Congress
Great and Patriotic Union Party
Union Party
Constitution
Galena Gazette
Freeport Public Schools Plan Growth and Diploma Program
Abscellaneous states the Second Term starts the second Tuesday in September. New rooms are being built to house growth, with three large rooms and extensive blackboard surfaces. A Diploma will be granted to every Commercial College graduate under the institution’s seal. The Drawing Department will be led by Daniel Adamson. Address DAVID PARSONS for terms. Incorporated by local leaders and citizens of Freeport, Ill. August 1, 1850.
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Eureka
Commercial College
Daniel Adamson
Europe
David Parsons
Sup’t
The
Freeport Public Schools
Chicago St
Freeport Journal
Notich
Joseph Mesel
Joseph Maxwell
Stephenson
Ullnois
Stephenson County
Freeport
Bwarney
County Court
Ilinois
George W. Mutley
Court’ House
Said County
Sald
Knowlton
Rannin
Rrepeenson County
Catherine A
Madey
Matrix
Isaac Matter
Illnois
Monnday
Jonathan Matter
Joseph Matter
Henry Springer
J. A. Crain
Henry 2Wép Springer
Sweer H. Reintz
Illinois
Ulfert Poppen
Michael Youst
A. D
Henry Law
Stepherson County
A. D. Rey
J.a.,crain
J.J. Pierson
Buster
Henry H. Wissler
Elizabeth B. Wissler
Charles F. Hart
Harlem
Stepherson
Joseph AL Bailey
Bailey & Urawtey
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Sedgwick
Wadsworth
Ublic of the Dead
Géttle Lauder
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Tennessee
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Ohio
Mississippi
Joseph M. Bailey
F.W. 8. Brawley
Eaa
Henry M. Barnum, Esq
Henry M. Barnum
Aets Minois
J. W. Shaffer
M. Ormsbee
John Burrell
A. H. Stone
A. G. Alvord
C. B. Bidwell
Bat
J. Turner
N. F. Prentice
Pattison
Board OF Trustees
J. W. Guitean
Geo. Purinton, J.Q., Alvord, T. Ormsbee
Pwreeport
Pelck’s
K. Pelck
Bailey & Brawley
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Barton
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Burrell
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