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War news and political unease in the North 1861
A lengthy dispatch reflects on war aims patience and strategy in the North. It critiques the Lincoln administration cabinet and war plans, notes civilian and volunteer morale, and comments on field reports from Western Virginia. It mentions Gen McClellan, Gen Kelley, Fremont, and the political pressure from Western senators. The piece laments delays, logistics, and the impact of cold weather on volunteers while highlighting calls for stronger centralized leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinaron
Gulf
Orleans
Jfranl
le Ranscripl
Ithout
Virginia
Ning Ketry
Olga Dod
Nain
Tyro
Costa
Berry
Juingoln
Lincoln
Hig
Geo- Scott
McClel
Jackson
Henry Clay
Ingle
Chen
Heroe
Esare
Ciusellors
Sewardl
Clase
Mr. Blair
Western Senators Have Arrived: Forther Prambiah
Wade
Ohio
Ghander
Michigan
Wilkinson
Minnesota
Harris
New York
Wilson
Massachusetts
Lincol
Gen. McClellan
Judge Trumbull
Washington
Kelley
Pha
Fort Hatteras
Potothagi
Bremont