Army notes on leadership and promotions amid Civil War strain
The report references Adjutant Thomad and Wood's opinion as indicators of Gov. Sowards stance, noting Fremont presses Price to move quickly. It mentions ongoing retirements of the Military Board, potential General Scott's imminent retirement, secessionist exposure, a Rhode Island colonel losing his commission, Potter's Committee actions, and recent War Department promotions of 20 to 30 second lieutenants.
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Eh” Thomad
Weed
Wood
Gov
Scott
Rhode Island
Echoes of Baker in Broderick Eulogy at San Francisco
The Philadelphia Press notes a striking likeness between David O. Broderick and Edward D. Baker. It reprints Baker’s Sept 18 1859 eulogy over Baker’s body, praising Baker as a leader for the people and describing the public mourning across California.
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Philada Press
David O. Broderick
Edward D Baker
Baker
San Francisco
Broderick
Fremont Relieved of Command as Confederate Threat Nears
On Nov 8 Sprinerietp Mo reports enemy forces 2,800 strong close within twelve miles of Union positions. Gen Fre mont receives Washington order relieving him. News spreads with fury, officers threaten resignations, some companies vow to fight only for Fremont.
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Sprinerietp Mo
Fremont
Washington
Arma
Farewell to Loyal Soldiers Amid Civil War Turmoil
Fragmented dispatch details Major General J.C. Frewour bidding farewell to Mississippi Army troops before retreating to St. Louis. Generals Hunter Pope Fremont confer, with gloom across the camp as a forthcoming battle looms near Wilson Creek. Soldiers serenade the General while picket fire and nightly preparations continue.
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Notte
Shuwderene
Mississippd
Tam
J.C. Frewour
U. S.A
Wilson Creek
Fremont
St. Louis
Pope
Hunter
The Interview Between Cameron and Fremont
Correspondence from Cincinnati engineer discusses an October 1866 meeting where General Fremont and the Secretary of War rode to a commanding elavation and mounted in the saddle for a general reconnaissance plan.
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Cameron
Fremont
Cincinnati
St.Louis
Wan
A.commanding
Elavadtion
Werejin
Fremont and Cameron discuss Missouri affairs and Fremont’s command
The document reviews General Fremont’s conduct in Missouri, his arms procurement, and personal expenditures. It notes Secretary of War Cameron’s favorable view of Fremont amid disagreements with Colonel Blair, and indicates possible command succession while avoiding changes that could harm the Western Army.
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Phe-Gererat
Ordinance Department
United States
Geb Fremont
Missouri
St.Louis
Congress
Western Department
Cameron
Fremont
Blair
Washington
Editorial Speculations on Comet Tails Reach Vast Lengths
A critique notes that a comet tail is described as at least 6,000,000 miles long. The piece jests about greasing the tail, suggesting a basin of fat as large as Lake Erie and employment for 50,000 “dankers” over many years.
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Lake
Hie
PaRliamentary Anecdote Sparks Reform Call
A constituent informs a member that reforms are needed as electors are not paid properly, highlighting concerns over electoral pay and governance. The remark underscores frustration with current conditions and calls for urgent changes.
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Parlia MeNtany Ruvent
Sharidan Uged
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Murata
Asboth
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