Massacre at Fort Pillow Feared in Rebel Assault
A Civil War era dispatch describes the Platte Valley steamer's arrival from Memphis and a Confederate attack under Forrest. The fight at Fort Pillow left 260 of 600 garrison troops alive, many wounded, with several officers killed or captured. Witnesses report brutal acts against colored soldiers and gunboat support failed to prevent capitulation.
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Toledo
18Th
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Iilo
Wilson
Go. A
Read
Libbert
Co. A
Alabama
John A. Porter
Lenning
Bradford
Platte Valley
Fort Pillow
Boms
N. D. Dogan
18Th Tennessee Cavalry
John T. Young
24Th
Missouri Infantry
John E H. Paston
138Th Tennessee Cavalry
Brownsvile
Cluilinora
Forrest
Icomae
War News From Arkansas Front Guides Campaign Plans
Dispatch from Little Rock reports Gen Steele leading a large force of about 8000 with three batteries on a summer expedition toward Shreveport. Route likely via Benton and Arkadelphia, aiming to reach Red River and disperse Price and Marmaduke. Desertions rise as Amnesty Proclamation weakens rebel ranks. local desire for civil authority returns as Arkansas optimism grows.
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Louisana
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Red River
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Marmaduke
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Arkansas
Southwest
Poison phoniness in brandy from coal distillates exposed
A dented People’s Journal of Health warns Jolly Fellows about coal distilled liqueur labeled as pure brandy and sold nationwide. It cites skeins of adulterated spirits, health risks, and calls for caution, noting delirium tremens and instant death from toxic mixtures.
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Journal of Health
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