Grant's Victory At Petersburg And Pennsylvania Invasions
Reports from the era describe a Federal mine blast near Petersburg followed by a grand cannonade and the capture of the first Rebel trench line. Sergent actions spread as Union assaults pressed forward, while Sherman's forces pursued operations toward Atlanta. Rebels burned Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, claiming gold demands and large property losses. General Averill led cavalry in pursuit, with reports of heavy casualties and retreat toward London.
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Grant
Petersburg
White
Suocesn
Atlante
Sherwan
15Th Corps
Atlanta
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Pansora
Averill
London
Slocums Expedition and Battle Near Jackson Mississippi
Private R W writes of the 4th of July celebrations with homefolk, then details the Jackson campaign. He describes crossing Black River, skirmishes near Clinton, a night in Jackson, and a major daytime clash with Confederate forces. He praises Col Donn Blazer, Lt Col Jones, Major McCracken, Capt Wong, and others while noting casualties and a dramatic cavalry advance. The letter ends with marching orders and a warm homeward greeting.
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Vicespuna
Jovknat
Willi
Sth
Slocum
Jagkson
Black River
Champion Hills
Clinton
K Gielgal
U. 8
Mississippi
Jackson
Clingman
Ooares
Donn. Blazer
Carl
Pike
Reba
Col. Jones
McGaacken
H. C. Wong
Diffenbaugh
Ilinois Cavalry
F. C. Murn
John Fogle
Christopher Bundy
Levi Denton
Col.Doxnpuazen
Jones
McCracken
Auxorp
Pornblazer
Reitzall
A' Uo
Rebs
Remedy advertisement praises Abia medicine and Tar and Wild Cherry
A testimonial letter from Messrs Barnes and Pask-Genta-I praises Dr Guysdtt's Fellow Dock and Sarsaparilla. The writer claims near death from liver disease improved by the medicine. An eminent physician allegedly called it the best modern combination for colds bronchitis and consumption. The letter urges readers to try Illert's medicine and Tar and Wild Cherry for a range of ailments.
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Barnes and Pask
Genta
Guysdtt
Abia
Eilert
Jung
Dicentes
Anata
Chetseman
Aohdoh
Cheeseman
America
Chicago
M. Yi
Ee & Pyrrelly
St. Croia
Sigcature
U. S
Drake
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