Desperate Union Assault Repelled at Petersburg Line
A Civil War battlefield despatch from March 1863 describes a heavy Confederate attack on Fort Stedman and adjacent lines, the repeated repulse by Union troops, artillery and a steady defense under Major General command. It notes a high tempo of fighting, casualties and 149 prisoners taken, with praise for the Third and 1st Divisions for their steadfast resistance.
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J. St.artranft
3D Divistus
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Fort Steddng
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Letters and a Soldier’s Scheme in a War Tent
Armel Mansfield and Alyan Cheater draft letters amid camp life. A satirical advertisement for a correspondence matches a hopeful soldier with a city woman. He travels to meet a Mary, only to confront a color servant imposter and ruinous disillusion.
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Alyan Cheater
Armel
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Alyan
Balfimors
Alyon
Bam Gong
Uhia
Alyoc
Piuses
Dad
Mary
Battle Narrative Teems With Skirmish Tidbits and Reverses
Fragmentary dispatches describe heavy fighting near White Oak Road with Miles and Griffin divisions advancing and countering rebel skirmishers. Reports note rail of artillery exchanges, a left flank thrust, and White Oak road gaining by Union forces. Major Chad Mills listed among the dead in the clash.
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Griffin
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Boydtown Road
Griffio
Miles
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Sth Corpat
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Sth ‘Corps
White Oak Road
Ak Lethia
Butcher’s Run
Chad
J. Mills
Homphrey
Dictator war news and Stewart the merchant profile
The report covers a Confederate counterstrike near Petersburg with gunboats on the James River, fires near the city, and large prisoner estimates. It also profiles Stewart, a famed New York merchant, detailing his private office approach, guarded store, and intense questions from visitors.
Writs and Cheer From a Warshed Nation
Poetic lines urge soldiers and absent loved ones to stay brave and cheerful during wartime. A chorus of noble vows and hopeful words aims to comfort defense forces and celebrate steadfast resolve, with a note that stars and stripes symbolize national unity.
Army of the James Sets Troops for Special Service
The Heralds Army of the James reports soldiers from both corps were selected for special service and sent across Hiedames under Gen Ord. By sunset on the 28th they occupied the position left by the 2d Corps and advanced amid rain. Gen Turner moved along Yangtin Road to connect with the 2d Corps, with no fighting. Turner captured rebel rifle pits and batteries as Gen Foster aided the advance. Birney’s division anchored the line, and observers say the night work builds a strong defensive position. Washington predicts a new presidential proclamation amid Richmond plans.
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