Rebel and Union actions across Missouri and Virginia
Reports from Aug 16 describe heavy losses and prisoner tallies as federal and rebel forces clash. Leaders Seigel, McClellan, and Beauregard loom, with scattered engagements near Lebanon and Springfield and warnings of attacks on Washington. Rebel reinforcements move toward Rolla and Jefferson City amid mutinies and strategic shifts.
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Louis
Seigel
Lebanon
Jayon
Phelps
Springfield
McCullouch
Bair Ax
Leavy Iergn Caslaa
Potomac
Baltimore
Washington
Scott
MacClellan
Beauregard
Richmond
McClellan
Bull’s Run
Virginia
St. Louis
Rolla
Bolivar
Jefferson City
Col. McDonald
Siegel and Sturgis Command Forward positions at camp
From Founs Missouri on August 17 Major Sturgis commands the front with Siegel assuming the rear. The two units are camped several tiles south of the town and will remain there for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Founs
Siegel
Sturgis
The Advance of the Rebels Threatens Washington
August 18 reports warn of a rebel advance within reach of the river and large encampments near Fairfax with possible movements toward Maryland. Porters squadron is in irons. Britain and France discuss mediation but reject entering a blockade accord. Bul Run reactions loom large in London. Washington prepares, while Taulkner’s imprisonment shifts to Fort Hamilton.
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Washington
Fairfax
Pontomac
Navy Department
Porter
St. Mary's Pacific Squadron
Virginia
Maryland
Taulkner
Fort Hamilton
Sim
Beauregard
Lee
Johnson
Jefferson Davis
Welles
Europe
England
France
Whouvenel
United States
Sheriff's Sale on Execution in Trempealeau County Wisconsin
In Trempealeau County Wisconsin a sheriff's sale on execution is listed with reference to the circuit court actions. The notice names Sewall Wlerrortiny as a key party and indicates proceedings under the state court system.
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Wisconsen
Trempealeau County
Sewall Wlerrortiny
Egt
Harvey Bowles
J Ry
Sarrus
Frem
Poeluck
William A. Chad Stent
Angoth
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Martin Green
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Aspt.McTall
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Hamburg
Commerce
Cameron
Sharpe
the Tribune
McTowell
Tortugas
Trenton
Col. Hecker
Fredricksburg
Gen Prentiss
U. S
Farrugr Point
Liverpool
Londonderry
The
London Times
Bull Run
America
Lord Palmerston
Liverpool Post
London Senate
Napoleon
Battle of
Liverpool News Room
Russell
Lues
Monnoz
Wool
Old Point
Willoughby Point
Emmet McDonald
Habeas Corpus
Sturges
Starges
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