Soldiers at Benton Barracks recounts and letters from 1861
The fragment recalls officers and soldiers stationed near Benton Barracks St Louis sharing Christmas dinner at Anamosa. It includes excerpts from Col Shaw and a Kentucky hospital view, notes on Army life, discipline and relief measures, and a petition to assign Adjutant Harland to command.
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Christming
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Farnsworths big Abolition Regiment in Washington
An unsigned letter from Col Farnsworths cavalry reports the unit known in Washington as Farnsworths big abolition regiment. It claims the men are Union supporters who oppose slavery and favor confiscating slaves of traitors. The regiment marches toward Cen terville with Gen Sumners division, receiving public cheers along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Sumner
Chicago Tribune
Alexander Hamilton
Gentus
Webster
Thurlow Weed and Washington Politics Revealed
Washington correspondence notes publicized that Thurlow Weed faced government pressure after the Civil War period. The piece describes editorial disputes with Bennett and the Herald’s stance, citing surveillance, censorship, and the shifting loyalties within the capital press.
Journey of Minnesota Cavalry to Fort Snelling and Louisville
A letter dated December 29 1861 from Becwont Furnace Kentucky recounts the departure from Vernon Minnesota October 27 for Fort Snelling arriving November 1 and muster of 84 men into Smiths cavalry. It notes promotions of Father Smith to Lieutenant Colonel, transfer to infantry, voyage by steamers to Louisville, and marching routes via La Crease Wis Chicago and offers of provisions and praise for the men as they join Olson and other regiments at camp Jenkins and Shepherdsville near Lebanon guarding railroads with about 20,000 troops in position.
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Sarah
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Smith
Larence
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Crease
Wis
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Louisville
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Minnesota
Uged
Alty
Jenkins
Olson
Ohio
India
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Union News and Military Dispatches Report Civil War Tactics
The Chicago Tribune notes major promotions and battlefield movement including Jim Lane’s anticipated acting command in Kansas, Arkansas, and Indian Territory. Reports from hospitals tally 1 155 sick soldiers 489 in general hospital Alexandria. Greeley visits Upton’s Hill for talks with Gen. Wadsworth.
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District of Columbia
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thia-District
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Wilson
Jim Lane
Kansas
Arkengas
Indian Territory
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General Hospital
Alexandria
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Georgia
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New Orleans
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Rebel Cavalry Action in Virginia and Aftermath
Barenkiw y IN VIRGINIA reports a force of 400 regular cavalry and 800 to 500 infantry clashing two miles from Hunterville. Major George Webster leads 27th Ohio in a march to destroy rebel stores including flour, beef, sugar, and clothing. Supplies worth 20 000 to 30 000 were burned and several rebels killed or wounded. Mayor Webster praised, and the force returned after a 104 mile march. Treasury notes to replace coin payments are discussed as the nation seeks a postwar monetary standard.
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Mani
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Deilano
TreASURY _Noren
St. Louis Republican
Washington
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Port Royal News Signals Union Advance on Savannah
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