Drafts and political fault lines as union war debate rages
A factional newspaper piece argues against a new draft, urges reliance on volunteers, and blames the Democratic Party for conscription. It praises Justice Chase and discusses military leadership, treasury costs, and public support for voluntary enlistment as the war unfolds.
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Democratic Journal
Buyesis
Democratic Party
Bert etdUle
North
PL Chase
Olio Tead
Supreme Court of the
United States
Chase
Pearde
Liberty
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National Intellligencer
N.Y. World
Louisville Jowrnad
Ne Progidapr Arena
Washington
Congress
Die Fest
Chesan
Creaase
She Soller
Mansic
Toyouhi
Peraonth
InGonurvess
Turbulent Civil War Era Notes and Mint Dispatches
A fragmentary 1860s telegraph-like compilation reports Stanton dismissing twenty clerks from the Quartermaster's Department for disloyalty or zeal against Lincoln. It also notes the Philadelphia Mint producing about eighteen million copper cents in six months and provides garbled correspondence about subscriptions, weather, and a sale notice.
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Stanton
Clerka
Quartermaster’s Department
Lincoln
Gen. McClellan
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Meeting of delegates from Davenport area regiments reports relief donations
A county meeting of delegates from multiple regiments convened to draft resolutions for relief. They thanked Scott County citizens for generous donations and praised Geo W Smith for coordinating vegetable supplies. Public notice urged publication of proceedings in Davenport Gazette and other papers.
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Resolutions on death of Col. John Q. Wilds at Camp Russell
A Confederate style resolution from Camp Russell Va dated Nov 22 1864 honors Col John Q Wilds of the 24th Town Infantry who died at Winchester Va from Cedar Creek wounds. The document praises his duty leadership and personal kindness while appointing Thad L Smith secretary and Lieut Wright presiding.
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24Th Town Infantry
Camp Russell
John Q. Wilds
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Cal
Rd. Wright
Thad L. Smith
Atlil
Traly
Thysagh
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