Fragmented Civil War Era Dispatches and Political Debates
The page compiles wartime telegraph censorship orders and official remarks by War Secretary Stanton, plus local political letters debating Union support and State ticket alignment. It covers Confederate actions, Washington Birthday remarks, prisoner and troop movements, and reports from Nashville, Richmond, and Charleston with scattered military and political updates.
Wade for Senate Ohio Urged Amid Slurs and War Debates
A Chicago era endorsement argues Benjamin F. Wade should be re elected to the U S Senate citing his loyalty during rebellion, his ties to Lincoln and Stanton, and his knowledge of the war. It rebuts slander by Union Democrats and urges Northwestern Ohio support for Wade.
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Carlton
T. J. Cancton
York Township
Valentine
Mc. Tooms
Caurton
Tarours
Sandusky County
Powens
Sanky County
Jewett
Tones
Jowett
Tuorps
Aou
Eveery Union
Mas
Powses
Union
Tionix
Jewats State
Union State
Wehoty
Taowre
Jowest
Troan
Union Party
Candon
Tao
Tavara
Hilton Head
Maynard
Congress
Tennessee
North
Chicago Post
Sumlay
John A. Dix
Baltimore
Department of Kentucky
Buell
Robert Johnson
Flat
Lick Fore
Cumberland Gap
Tennessee Volunteers
Wade
Lincoln
Stanton
Ohio
Senate
B. F. Wade
Mr. Wade
Benjamin F. Wade
House
John W. Forney
U. S. Senate
Seeate Cyawnen
Wasnisoror
Dean Sin
David Tod
Donglee
N. B
Saturda
Peter Morton
14Th Ilinois
Rueben Davis
Kentucky Sun
Ife
Liberty
Reee N Hile Captured in Ming Victory Dispatch
Field reports describe heavy Union successes with large captures and casualties. Parallel dispatches from Cairo and Nashville recount rebel moves, the fall of Nashville, and martial law in West Tennessee. Telegraphs note prisoners arriving at Indianapolis and renewed Union advances near Murfreesboro and Columbus with Confederate resistance waning.
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Fort Boneteon
Fon Doras
Bote
40Th Minois
Taylors
18Th
Mineis
Ilinois
Ohio
Iowa
2D Iowa
6Th
Ninois
41St Winois
20Th
Eara
Curcaco
Tribune
Cairo
Anya
Newhrille
Buell
State House
Téntessee
Memphis
Washington
Harris
Columbus
Tennessee
Nashville
Murfreesboro
State Library
St. Louis
Fort Doheliith
Clarksville
Murfreasboro
Grant
West Tennessee
Cicaco
Colum
Randalps
Eana Harris
Desperate Unionists and Civil War Valor Recall
A fragment recounts heroic acts of Union soldiers amid rebel assaults, detailing focused bravery, injuries, and sacrifices. Daring men defend rifle pits, seize banners, and die facing overwhelming odds, with anecdotes of individual valor and the costs of battle.
Remnants of a Civil War Era Debate and River Expedition
Fragmentary 19th century dispatches recount a Rev J C Ayer endorsed remedy for diseases, a Wisconsin General Hunter defense against rumors, and a Tennessee River gunboat expedition led by Lieut Gwinx to Florence with plans to recruit for the Union army. The tone reflects wartime rhetoric and mobilization.
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Missouri
St. Doers
Halleck Hina
McClellint
Clarkésvilla
Smith
Price
McCulloch
Su Crock Crossing
Arkabens
Roanoke
Waanixoron
Burnside
Baltimore
War Department
Roan- Joko Island
Fennessee
Foors
Lieut. Gwinx
Tyler
Tennessee
Florence
South
North
Alabama
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Alicia
B.S. Sanford
Gehea Bee
Anson Stacer
United States
Shia
Mexico
Tae
Hota Py
Soran
Ima
Jett
Davin
Richmond
Duwh
Drag
Francia
Victorien
Jonnieoy
Gen
Hunter
IAW
Johnson Co
Oh Journal
Fort Henry
Fanny Lewis
Charleaton
Liverpool
Jeremiah Brown
John Brown
Chicago
Sankey Commedan
Karwan
Fort Donelson
Uncle Seth
Rell
Gov
Samuel Mille
Thomas S. Pig
Ilo
Baltimore South
Fort McHeary
Port
North Carolina
Norfolk
Obie
Cne
Raed Gout
Aratenaaene
Ierne
New
Jan Yosk
France
Dayton Hail
Bada E Salateciny
M. E
Napoleon
Re Orp
Tharate Nan
Tian
Reo
Banjamio
National
Minta
Victoria
Pear Ie
Agian
N. Y
Dane
Phillips
Daly
Biegel
Vnto
McCiclice
Carrick’s Ford
Garnat
Floyd
Gauly Bridge
J. Ave
Rebela
Halterau
Santa Rosa Island
Southwest Pass
Fremont
Romnay
Kelly
Port Royal
Camp Aleghany
Virginia
Pope
Drningaville
Sebel
Carolink
Wilcoms
Gordon
America
Be. de
Cincinnati
Lang
St. Louws
Halleck
McClellan
Cross Hollow
Ian
Curtis Maya
Republican
Cumberland
Confedérats
Mip Em Co Tal
Whaler Brs
Newwid Toder
Gunter
Pennsylvania
Thaddlaysy
the Provident
Won
Fromon
Sds
Wanmasotbh
Zun
Potomac
Pototomac
Whitworth
Gen. Hooker
Murfresboro
Fort Monroe
Monon
Wool
George Ashington
William Allison
Barrmony
Col. Corcoran
Col Lee
Mbijor Liew
Discissatt
Indianapolis
Mississippi
Kentucky
New York
Philadelphia
Lebanon
Gotton
Steemer
Rio Grande River
Portamouth
Motamorte
Portsmouth
Kansas City
Cieeal Pera Ban
Parker
A . Ca
Enema Aga
Bolk and Breckenridge
Cumberland Iron Works
Mr. Lewis
Fort Dontisen
Fiancco
Ares
Ténnessees
Indiana
Young Mint
Jamies Taley
Awdre
Oer
Barrimone
Old Point
Col
Wood
Brooklyn
Bull Run
Lee
Massachusetta
Ball's Bluff
Col. Cwell
Tammany Regiment
Keefer
Baker
California
Jeff. Davis
Bloomington
Ewetieth Tennessee Regiment
Pedoral Lou
Cuwaco
McGlernand
Morton
James A. Wright
Jesse D. Bright
Hare
Savannah
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Boston
McC
Bay Stanton
Bad Ronda
Géntlemed
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Masse
Forton Ledger
Lancs
Bismesir
Wisconsin
Lancathe
Plantees’ House
Leavenworth
Anid
Kansas
West
Chin
Legislaess
Aid
Issolution
Liege
Wep Ny
Harry M. Huffman
A. Huffman
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Sealon Letter Covere: Retof
Arita Wattiton
South Ninth Sizert
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Aime Jane Abel Amelia
Adelman Chriet Allee Lonnie Allen
JM Albert
Eestlach
Alvin Hainlen Fraots Danks Mina F Beyer
Jobe
Rowman Jobe
Duckman
Jobe Hurkhalder
Diack Thoda Bnechite Petjearte
Briann
Mise Mel Ne Ee Bonardes Cosebeer Jacob Christian M
Livingston
Harrison Myers
Major Mekrefer
MeKeefer
Joba
Miller Barbiry Meare
Marie Jowo
Miller
Minard
Mary J Mosier
Gre
Michaal
Catherine Meomy
Miches Pillip Myers
Myara Meury
Michas Hoary Mieheore
Manni
Maccoc Praveta Mc
Nanterre
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