Lincoln's appointee Jones arrested and jailed in war duties tale
The piece reports on Linn County figure Gan Jones a former Democratic senator and Buchanan era minister resident at Bogota being arrested by Secretary Seward and sent to Fort Lafayette as a prisoner of war after a Washington stop revealing disunion views. It links the event to broader Civil War era tensions and notes related rumors about privateers and other political commentary.
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Cortier
Abeahean Lincoln
W. Jones
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Congress
Buchanan
Bogota
South America
Seward
Ft. Lafayette
Jones
Washington
Faulkner
Virginia
France
Ura
Soldiers Leave Missouri for Camp Near St Louis
A wartime letter describes the march from Mo to La Salle and across the river, with crowds cheering at towns along the route. The company notes pleasant weather, green fields, and hopes for a regimental replacement in Washington, while reporting illnesses and incidents among nearby units.
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St. Louis
Ganp
Davenport
Gol
Washington
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Uard
Linn
Vingville
Cedar Rapids
Confederate Cavalry Movements Reported South of Town
Dispatch from December 4 describes Capt Leffingwell with Ist Towns Cavalry operating south of the townland and estimates about 2,000 troops remained in the area. It notes Price forces gathering on the north bank and a plan to concentrate defenses around Lexington and other upper counties.
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Terreison
Eprron
Jefferson
Sidéekslon
Ridgea
Péaky
Rayings
Gondolvahla
Wiileh Myirland
Alata
Prigon
State House
Tawa
Qth
Sam
St. Ligula
Tywalye
St. Louis
Algor
Aisewalls
Pan
Lanesta
Hart
Harot' Lya
Kowa
Leffingwell
Mototi
Pointe
Awell
Price
Lexington
Thomas L. Pricey
Mettsmant
Not yet to fire on the British ship Constitution
Eyewitness reminiscences describe the 1812 duel between the Constitution and Guerriere with orders to fire, the British vessel’s approach, and Commodore’s cool commands. Accounts from Western Virginia report action at Allegany Camp and Philippi with casualties and a strategic withdrawal by rebels.
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Ogden Hotfurn
Locke
Isaael Itull
Virginia
Battle 4th Dranesville opens with heavy firing
A Civil War dispatch reports Gen Ord advancing near Dranesville as Union forces engage rebel positions. Eaton’s battery fires from Thornton House while Bucktail riflemen flank the enemy. Casualties and prisoners are tallied, with 80 wounded and 2 caissons captured. The Rebels retreat toward Fairfax Court House after a brisk, decisive action.
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Fairfax ‘Court House
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Kentucky
John H Forney
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England
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Willkteal
Tid Sonate
Jones
Bogoti
Dett Divis
Nudcéas
Senate
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France
Mexico
Regligh
United States
Thansit
Vera Cruz
Great Charleston Fire Rumors and Aftermath Report
Norfolk and Charleston papers recount a massive fire in Charleston South Carolina starting December 27 at a factory extending to Cameron & Co. The blaze engulfed Market to Queen streets, destroying churches hotels and homes, with the Mills House spared and a death toll uncertain. Congress considered aid with a $250,000 appropriation.
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Es Giraitae
Institute
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East Bay
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King Street
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Tree Shaarly
Boyd
Gond
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Queely Street
St. Andrew's Hall
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St. Petera Episcopal Church
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Davis
Charerton
Congress
South Carolina
Fremont appointments disputed in Missouri correspondence
Extracts reveal Thomas L. Price pressing for a command and urging Fremont to appoint officers while Halleck and the War Department dispute authority. The letters show Price seeking a regiment and command power, and Fremont stressing that appointments occurred only with strong recommendations and presidential sanction to Missouri operations.
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Thos. L. Price
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Jefferson
City
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Army
Washington
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Hallock
Gen. Fremont
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Miasouri
St. Louis
Taowas
Price
Jefferson City
Muji
Tole
Ram
Jefveneon City
Desire Bonvice
Migsquii
Li Prick
Fremont and Horse Losses Spark War Dispatches
A series of dispatches from August 1861 dispute Gen. Fremont’s appointment powers and confirm presidential authority. Telegrams show Secretary of War and Blair denying unauthorized commissions while noting Missouri officers to be commissioned. Reported horse shortages and neglect at Washington Perryville camps accompany the political debate.
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Montgomery Blair
Mississippi Valley
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J.C.’ Fremont
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Simon ‘Gameron
St.Louis
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Fronjont
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