Murfreesboro march noted in fusilier letters
A Civil War correspondent from the Fusilier Regiment describes dawn orders to march at Murfreesboro after a night bivouac near Nashville. He details muddy tent life, rations, and a late inspection by General Rosecrans, plus reflections on camp conditions and personal observations of officers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marreesboro
Tenn
Murfreesboro
Nashville
Wales
Rosecwans
Lours
Eneral
Innis
Quionel
Coby Innie
Glimpse of Love and a Currency Order in One Fragment
The text blends a literary musing on a young woman's first glance and awakening love with a separate report noting Governor Banks' currency and trade order. It mentions that US Treasury Notes are not legal tender for most payments, outlines restrictions on discrediting currency, and details penalties for counterfeiting or improper use, including forfeiture of merchandise.
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Gome
United
Treasury Department
Treasury
Brom
Muelert
Gen. Banks
New Orleans
United States Treasury
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Poetic Battle Ode from the Chicago Evening Journal carriers
An excerpted poem by B. TaylorEnq praising wartime loyalty and Lincoln era themes. It evokes Civil War imagery with references to campaigns fortresses and cannon, urging unity and patriotism as a rallying cry for the nation and President. The verses merge old and new world motifs with marching drum and muskets imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Pati
Clarendon speech blasts rebellion and criticizes Administration
In a heated address at Clarendon Sgt. Denmiog denounces the rebellion as a dangerous ploy and attacks the Administration as incompetent. He urges unity against traitors and warns that peace must come on terms, while condemning the party lines and calls for action over thought.
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Clarendon
Denmiog
Homer
Politien
Theo
Clarandon
Gobbler
Claréidan
Aope
Desperate clash near Murfreesboro reported by 8th Michigan
From Murfreesboro dated March 27 1862 an officer of the 8th Michigan writes about preparations and expectations of major combat with Bragg and Longstreet. He praises Gen Roscrans and the army’s discipline while detailing camp decorations and readiness. He recounts a skirmish on the Sicasina pike near Milton with Col Hull repelling rebels, killing and wounding several, and notes Morgan Wheeler and other units in action.
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Murfreesboro
Eorror Statesman
Gen'l Rosccrans
Bragg
Atmica
Johnson
Longstreet
Rouecrans
Crittendan
Wood
Thomas
Granger
Franklin
Nosseau
Prince of Good Fellows
Ninth Michigan
Milvod
Dardi
Marfréesbord
Cal
Hall
Liberty
Milton
Flall
Hull
John Morgan
Wheeler
aOtete
Bory Hiinolswis
Col. Aled
Thindis
Abe Jolse Indiang
Bak
Dru Haller
Bfergso
Poe
Pmong
Gol
Grigaby
Fragmented Moralizing List From a Distorted Text
A garbled passage outlines harmful habits and social behavior, including poor footwear and exposure to cold rain, unsafe sleeping conditions, overeating before bed, tobacco use starting in childhood, unhappy marriage prospects, and harmful medical and caregiving practices. The text drifts into incoherence and includes sporadic references to self-control, health, and morality.
Curious street curio market described in old tale
A vivid account details Curiosity Street where crowds from commander to junior gather to buy curios. Enamels, bronze, and gadgets fill two to three-room shops, with hidden prized items stored away. Buyers learn prices by signaling and bargaining, while sellers raise or lower quotes to test persistence.
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Evaiza
China
Sal
Joba
Mada
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Fusyleer Regiment
Horaeback
Sam
W. L. Clark
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Tore Rater
Fisrshiall
J. P. Nash
M. D. Prin
Sargeon Wid
Aucoucher
Loppeal
Bonn Catholic Church
Marehell
Mie
Dan Ofer
Cour
Mi. Gill
It. D
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Eelligeun
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Derick
F. A
Bay
J. Tain
Martin
Sharpstren
Joinur's Tools
Fitzgerald
Counfelon
Spratt Ue
Herndon Thause
Mbropphail Ly
Agricultaa Allaptementa & Mediaetota
Wasbacie
Orinkery
Crocerias
Grocedon
CURL
Dye
Pater
MW Dtealer
Alan
Eo H .Dealee
Eaeteemery
Kate
Wr Ty
Wielirines
Pisin Uare Far Melicinnl
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Qhey Ler
AL Ted Sin
Dracee
Facranseytal
Avien Lle
J B. Tenney
Arrorxey & Coun
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Chanceny
Land Senate
Tosmaase
Credo
Fermont
New York
Mennaylya
Clini
Lanring
Sine. New ‘Bantvale
Albion, Shichi
Urnerat
Killam
Boric
Pociiy
Batile Bong
Old Saratoga
Remington
Bankur
Gexington Green
Glory
Tvis
June
Ott Valley
Anil
Helmeman
Conor Binuke
Mars
The
Pfs
Graudeal
Baak
SSS
Ee Manshall
ST. Hall Statesman
Michigan
Treive Wa
Balelde
Nios
Hasta
Gattiosa
Ani
Gandy
Qur-Heglthy
Kellys
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