Mail Route Reform urged for Lake Superior towns
The piece laments winter mail delays to Lake Superior cities via water routes, urging restoration of the Milwaukee Wausau line or a better road. It notes Transit improvements cut travel time and costs, cites local debt repudiation claims, and urges County finances to meet obligations while limiting taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Itayvivinity
Weasan
Ontonegon
Te Wauedtronte
BTL Waukee
Geaiickon
Milwaukee
Waupall
Wausau
State Line
Army Correspondence From Cap Hangar Kenosha to Fort Leavenworth
A Civil War style letter reports delays before sailing for Fort Leavenworth under Gen. Lane, noting ready sabres and camp equipment, hospital duty for illness, and rough winter conditions with temperatures near 20 below zero. The writer mentions troops preparing to depart, remaining horses, and hospital needs at a brick hotel facility near camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap
Kenosha
Jax
Twarity
Wu Wausau
Mirzano
Potomac
Sam
Caixins
Wanana
Sine
Siovess
Letter from Lyon's Battery January 1862 dispatch
A passable letter from J. E. Armstrong in Lyon's Battery dated January 15, 1862. He notes Penny's illness, encampment comfort, and stove purchases for winter quarters. Orders may send the First and Second Batteries to Baltimore and Third and Fourth to Louisville with possible marching soon. Armstong plans to visit after recruiting and mentions eleven men released on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Doys
J. E. Armstrong
Removal of Cameron and Stanton's War Policy
The piece notes Cameron's removal motives are undisclosed while Stanton, reputedly in favor of strict war prosecution, is described as an eminent lawyer with unquestioned integrity and ability. The State Rights paper, printed in this city, hints it may run yearly, at a dollar fifty per copy.
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D. A. Banney
Narathon
Mudge
Gulconda
United States District Trust
Juan
Tre New Szeneranr Oy
WaAx
Cameron
Stanton
Goss
PD Qnery
Hattzee
America
Courier and Enquirer
New-York
Woa.p
Expedition in Tennessee and Cumberland rivers outlines battle plan
A late 19th century field note describes Union strategy to seize Sandy Mouth and Dover, secure Nashville through Tennessee and Cumberland rivers, and trap Columbus and Memphis. It stresses the strategic value of Nashville as terminus of key rail links, and suggests coordinated Federal moves under Buell and Halleck.
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Alleghenie
Virginia
Ringe
Teonemes
Relstyn
Alabama
Florence
Tha
Sein
Cumberland River
Neshville
Tennessee
Dover
Tenn
Cumberland
Memphis and Ohio
Clarkeville
Mayfield Creek
Cairo
Columbus
Mayfield
Paducah
Mayfield Ereek
Sandy
Mississippi River
Nashville
Tenewith
Buell
Halleck
Memphis
Clarksville
Sandy Mouth
Wien
Western
Tennessce
Ell
Bishop Park
Howe Yong
Mulligan
Lexington
Chattanooga
Charleston
Savannah
Rendoya
Cunbers
Csiro
Kentusky
the Grand Army
Wisconsin Farmer Ad Offer in Marathon County Notice
Irregular wartime clipping notes General Zollicoffer and Bailey Payton reported killed, with rebel movements and Federal positions hinted. Also promotes Wisconsin Farmer magazine from Madison publisher Wm Harr & Co, urging Marathon County farmers to subscribe and follow farming advice, with wartime agricultural and local news included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labriday
Dillicoffer
Oly
Zollicoffer
Bailey Payton
Depen
Bkiby
Potomac Army
Manny
Asys
McClellsa
Wisconsin Waamen
Marathon County
Wisconsin
Congress
Marathon
Nddteas
FW. Harr & Co
Farmer
Madison
The Weekly World promises fierce wartime stance and wide coverage
Te Woato declares a firm Union and Constitution loyalty for The World as it enters another year. It pledges vigorous support for the Administration, opposition to peace terms that betray war aims, extensive war coverage, and a broad agenda including agriculture manufacturing and foreign correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Womp
Rio Grande
Public sale notice for lots in Wausau Wisconsin
Notice of auction exposing Lots 5 and 6 and parts of Lots 7 8 in Block in the Village of Wausau Marathon County Wisconsin. Sheriff Majes Maine notes sale to highest bidder at County Building Wausau on February 22 1862 at 2 pm to raise sum of execution costs interest and sale expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon County Court
John Allen
Ano Fritainger
Sand Combe
Wausan
Assid
Wauaan
Marathon County
Record
Wausau
E ‘Lagats
B. Ringle
Waxvs B. Capy
Geo
L. Firno
J. Aleam
V- Prest. Bank. OF the Interior
Ards
J. A. Farnham
S Land & Collection Agency
Wisconsin
Winsvonvin
Lamberton Dagny
Rafus P. Manson
Perry Dodge
Gary Judson
Lambe Doolitttle
Wep
Wawasan
Wisconaln
Willsa
Volock P.m
Marathon
Ville Wausau
Ulb
Maine
Per. C.K
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Sverland Smail
Britus Milwaukee
Warsay
Mining Gazette
Dowghton
Dee
Suypton Stagie
Uoven
Marachon
Tata
Mil
Qur Army
Daniels
Cavalry Regiment
Lyon's Battery
Towa
Bank of Iowa
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Forest Lodge
A. F
A. M
Madore Hall
R ‘ Tiatt Eli B
Chase
W. M
J. AY Fannnax
Sec*y
Citarr
Justin FP
Weev
Chase & West
General Lans
Lande
Rabie Square
Manarsos
John C CIA
Waosas
Te Woato
Independent
Pat
Partice
Worlp
Tess
London
Paris
Turin
Rome
Syria
China
California
Japan
Egypt
South Aumeries
Voxco
the Daily World
Potinas
Ing
Apy
Park Row
New Yai
Ile
Sheriffs Sale
Mant
Wiecinsin
Lamberton Doolittle
Rufus P. Son
Perley Dodge
Gary L. Judson
Lamberton
Rufus P. Manson
Gil Judson
Rile
John Crad
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