Lincoln reflects on Ellsworth death and wartime grief
An excerpt from Harper's Weekly recounts President Lincoln's sorrow over Col. Ellsworth's death. Lincoln notes the abrupt loss, shares details from Capt. Fox, and calls Ellsworth's death heroic while praising soldiers' spirit in support of the cause. He reflects on Southern attitudes and hopeful signs of Northern sympathy as the war continues.
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Movements Toward Richmond From Washington Report
Telegraph dispatches from Washington indicate Gen Boott plans no immediate advance, while about 45 000 troops in the Washington area and up to 90 000 more are expected to move on Richmond within two weeks. Cavalry and infantry from Pennsylvania, McClellan’s forces from the West via Winchester and Strasburg, and Butler with naval support along the James River are reported to be converging on the Virginia capital. A light indicates further action and reinforcements, including Sherman’s detachment, are described amid scattered phrases and garbled names.
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Rebellion and Rail Raid Described on Ohio Line
Fragmentary report details riotous Union sympathizers seizing control near Grafton and Farmington, forcing Duval and Felton to move a damaged ore car onto the main track then fleeing toward Newburg. News cites Richmond papers condemning Alexandria events and Virginia’s political strife in harsh terms.
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