Anecdotes of Civil War aides Townsend Townsend and Lincoln
Reminiscences recount Townsend’s notes on General Scott and General Lee during the Civil War. Lincoln frames a humorous anecdote about a piano automaton. Stanton memories span Secretary’s temper and loyalty, with stories of secrecy and diplomacy amid war pressures.
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Scott
Perelal Gazette
Townsend
Wanblingston
Washington
AD. Appleton & On
Thaneal
Townhend
Hitchmnan
Lincoln
Juoll
Meerk
Bunton
Ecores
Buchanan
Gan
Townsend Dows
Winfield Scott
Lee
Bin
Welles Townend
Tim Lone
Gel
Roo
Will Lee
Iheronveren
Les
Arlington
Keork
United States
Virginia
Col
Leu
Lil
Dort
Svat
Ion Teather
Aethus Partiig
Ikam
Boot
Shiirna
Thomas Whey
Leo Cam
Choma
Leo
Tits Wumin
Elias Ting Ing Eoliom Bedn
Agame
Boke
Mint
Townseda
Stanton
Banton
Battle tale from Civil War linked to Stoneman raid
The St Louis Globe Democrat recounts the Morehead battle and a Confederate captain Roberts who died saving Col Claiborne. A survivor’s letter confirms Roberts’ gallantry and a later postwar note reveals his escape and enduring friendship with the Union comrade. The piece notes dramatic Civil War action and a striking crossfire of fate.
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St. Louis Globe
Virginia
Bob
Watborne
St. Louia
Avery
Claiborne
Stanewan
Tarnoon
Teglmont
Tia
Jim
Chatham
Calonel
Ana Tiwl
Claibaraa
Jimeen
Phatwan
Ron North Gurotini
Bray
Clitborne
Boywin Bine
Capt
Roberts
Stoneman
Claibornn
Raleigh
N.C
St. Louis
T. RB
Morehead
Dac. al
Lalgigh
Anie Horny
Hay
God Almighty
Orange Court
Hronuman
Staniian
Ming
Sam
North Carolina
Moretiend
Rowetts
Ovorseurat State Prison
Cal
Tom Globe Democrat
Tee
Across the Plains in Desperate Dawn
A fragmentary poem-like piece portrays weary travelers crossing desolate plains toward distant mountains. The narrator and companions struggle as fatigue and sorrow rise, vainly seeking rest and peace while their faces bend toward a looming peak.
Jane Grath of the Farm and Her Courageous Rise
The tale centers on Jane Grath, a determined farmer's wife who overcomes poverty and hardship. She drains swamp land, cultivates crops, and builds a thriving agricultural operation aided by husband Ebenezer Grath. Jane's resourcefulness, leadership, and devotion to family transform their fortunes and earn respect in the community.
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Ebenezer
Grath
Jordan
Mbenezar Grath
Jackson
Jadekson
Bien Groth
Eutlening
New England
wiLseHe Moroy
Una
Shu
Death's Door
Swammer Hnardars
Colon
Jane
Sbe
Ebenaly
Jane Grath
Ebenezer Grath
Kiemmer Grau
Tarive
Mack
Bhi
Ildy
Siaria
Waitrife Farina
Jemnian
Hégor Ural
Detaynick
Wommn
Aliha
Beltor
Mbehecer Gruth
Ville
Juno Grath
Thyra
Khaur
Bota
Eben
Jane Gray
Shia
Indies
Sinelnim
Jove
Joba Sinclair
Dolichim
Fourtean
Abe
Jane Gath
Betimse
Janus
John Sinelatt
Ratignal
Tin
John Riadaie Wade
Tess
Chase
Usld
Ho Angel
Tau
Ebon
Ehenexdr
Holly Cottage
Immense Vineyard Expansion Near Governor Stamford Villa
Historical note describes the Bay Francisco vineyard holdings near Governor Stamford at Vina. It details about 10,000 acres planted with vines of various varieties, with the old Gerke vineyard as nucleus. The estate features wide avenues, irrigating ditches, and a 1,500 foot flume to convey water, reflecting ongoing expansion and thrifty growth of vines through 1882 and 1883.
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Bay Francisco
Stamford
Vina
Record of Historic Cold Spells Across Centuries
The article recalls severe winters and Arctic outbreaks from the 1300s to 1863, detailing towns and events. It notes Moscow’s extreme cold and Vienna’s wolves driven by frost, New York harbor freezing over, and a deadly 1863 New Year storm that froze a Cincinnati man and a Miner in Minnesota.
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Severn
Othur
Mosque
Conntanbine
Germany
Flinders
Fort Amd
Vienna
Moxcow
Hornesy
Maintaursmith
London
América
New York Harbor
Staten Ieland
Mobile
Nieas
Cincinnati
Cleveland Herald
The Story of a Loper Girl Awong the Last¢ Come Up
A half white girl, child of a sadye woman, with a chief father, marries a whaling captain turned wealthy inland settler in Hilo. Crude methods and rigid orthodoxy shape her upbringing as a missionary teacher. A romance with a young Egat ensae ends tragically as illness and social forces drive her apart, leaving her in danger as the law impinges on her life.
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Enula
Hilo
Egat
Alley
Hi Vaiain Fee
Prand
Ten
Develo
Abe
Honoiura
Getta Honolula
Tuara
Negro Philosophy and Civil War Attitudes Explore Racial Montagments
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss African American involvement in the Federal Army during the Civil War and suggest a dialogue at a hotel influenced by wartime experiences. The text reflects on how many colored people mourned and how discussions among guests may reveal the era's racial perceptions.
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Zoud Servine
Nugroes
Union
Walter
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Bookley
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Holt
Sloantay
Laren
Talvaya
Pole
War Department
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Tolothd
Aloke
Eli Cucmstajees
Lowe
Sory
Hosiivinys
Sdopuiury
Lda
Bureau
Mr. Stanton
Meyer
Willl
Don
Suertiry
Waderalood
Bey
Ani
Vane Jia
Sindon
Barnes Eid Ailidavis
Wm. S. Capoa Wasi
David Jones
Edward M. Stanton
Morgoyer
Guneral Barnes
Moses
Mystll
Sparrow
Bolpy
Maxter
Asteut
Somerville
Denvombira
Ragland
Duke of
Westminister
Fr Ipstance
France
Lyis Bnest
Paris
Bogliss
Lonton
Ishn
India
Pee Plains
Ebenezer Gratis
Gun
Bherman
Jana
Martial Yir
Archibald
Forbes
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