General Wool reports on Mexican War battle conduct
In a detailed field report, General Wool commends Indiana Kentucky Illinois and Arkansas regiments for steadfast defense at Saltillo. He notes captains and majors praised for bravery, staff officers for rapid orders, and medical and ordnance teams for critical support amid the daylong engagement.
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Vel Bane
Ender
Sales
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Marshall
Caynies
Buena Vista
de Lee
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Comner
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Fania
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Ruckerard Cambell
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Yell
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Sharpe
Griffith
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Fadiana
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Ganpany
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Atien
Wool
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Davis
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Burgess
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Eston
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Sidade-Camp
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Belknap
Whiting
Sibby
Wen
Town
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Benham
Linnard
Pope
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Kingsbury
Chilton
Dix
Orce
Ade
Thomes K. Crittenden
Craig
Creig
Sted
Letter from a Volunteer in Monterey 1847
A dated letter from Alurah Am Bowers describes the volunteer march from Cemargo to Monterey during 1847. He recalls the long eleven day journey, engagements with Mexican lancers, and a nighttime retreat, praising Old Rough and Ready and the volunteers while noting Monterey’s fortifications, mountains, and grand scenery. He mentions plans for further action, and sends regards to family and friends.
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Cemargo
Ehapporsl
Mier
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Marin
Old Rough
Camargo
Taylor
Cora
Teylor
Lancers
Santa Anas
City of Mexico
Satalio
Salatio
Mearo
Distressed Florida timber claim draws national glare
Washington reporter notes a prominent counsel enraged as Senators Webster and Berrien push for the Sibel claim of Flora proprietary timber damages. The case grows from 18 000 dollars awarded years ago to an alleged 2 900 000, tied to depredations and wartime use of timber by U S troops. The era witness Caleb Boguta of Kentucky, fresh from Gen Taxtor’s forces, recaps Buena Vista rumors and frontier skirmishes as details of a broader, unsettled dispute emerge.
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Berrien
Sibel
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Aquimesti
United States
Florida
Congress
Caleb B Bognta
Kentucky
Broadway Hotel
Taxtor
Buena Vista
Marshall
Cavairs
CIA
Fragmentary note on farming yields and conditions p19
A terse OCR fragment discusses wheat and pear crops, weather impacts on winter ease, and looming threats to field conditions. The garbled text mentions the Himes papers predicting crop outcomes and stresses concern over agricultural prospects.
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Himes
End of the Volume and Call for Subscribers
The Lima Argus closes Volume 4 and looks to a new year with hope for the Democrat party in Allen County. The editors pledge a lively, well conducted political paper and seek 50 dollars in a month to purchase paper, noting arrears and a push to gain 100 new subscribers.
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Argus
Democratic Party
Allen County
Because It Was Democratic in Putnam County
A Putnam County Advertiser defense attacks highhanded printing sales by outside counties. It claims Mr. Marathag deceives on job work, undercuts prices, and that the Reporter’s reform stance is dishonest. It questions Ackerman and Ackeen over county printing costs, alleging losses and a $2300 annual extra payment to support Sunbeam’s business.
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Putnam County
Putnam
Coust Ag
Nahum Santh
Smith
Ackerman
Biel
Potnan County
Ripport
Wiske Achaiman
Federal Demonstrations and Taylor Federal Run for President
The text discusses Federal demonstrations and views on Gen Taylor not being a federal candidate for president. It suggests factions within the Federal Democrats sought to manipulate outcomes for Electors and responses to the next elections, with references to party strategies and potential candidates.
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Gen. Taylor
Rand Jay
Feders
Gorm
Response Celebrates Brave OU Boys in Cresting Parade
A garbled OCR item honors the brave OU Boys with a shout for praise and a parade salute. The piece mentions names like Bates and Allen and references officials and companies in a ceremonial context. Broad, unclear details remain, but the tone pledges admiration and collective support.
Fragments From Western Christian Journal War Debate
The extract discusses antiwar sentiment and religious figures amid the Mexican War era. It challenges political use of ministry, questions justifications for war and slavery, and notes allegations about Rev J J Batchelder. The piece cites a Baptist contact urging scrutiny of church leaders and cites editorial responses and reader reactions. It ends with a token note about soldiers marching to Mexico from Missouri and Minnesota regiments.
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Raven
Mizh
Ravn
J. J. Batchelder
Heman
Baptist Church
Gentlemn
Jesus
Death of Gen Dromore of Va after reelection
An obituary notes Gen Dromore of Virginia died at his residence shortly after his reelection to Congress. He is pictured as a gifted and flexible advocate with strong adherence to the people’s calls, casting a heavy shadow on the Democratic party amid a tense political climate.
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Dromore
Patrons Offered Free Postage and Papers from Bondead Shop
Quiwlecebers at Wo saun aster announce free postage and shop papers from Mr Win Jacca in Bondead. They pledge to send papers free of postage on request, aiming to spread news to customers and readers.
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Win Jacca
Illinois Election Dispatch From A Fragmented Era
Fragmentary Illinois election notes report Democrats securing a large delegation, with Federalists and independents contested. References to Virginia and Virginian results, wartime volunteers, and a general sense of political tension appear alongside scattered names, places, and events.
Military Movement Reports From Metamoras and Montere y
From the Metamoras Flag of April 14 reports Gen Taylor quartered at Walnut Springs near Monterey while Gen Wool commands at Salvito and Buena Vista. Units from Mississippi Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Arkansas occupy Monterey Saltillo Camargo and Buena Vista. A Averega volunteer was murdered at Camargo. murderers arrested tried and shot.
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Ohio Regiment
Monterey
Taylor
Walnut Springs
Wool
Salvito and
Buena Viste
Miasissipe Pi
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Indiana
Bragg
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Rio Grande
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Mississippi
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Massachusetts
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Averega
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