War correspondence from Camp Hamilton April 12 1862
A wounded but improving report from Fort Hamilton Virginia describes comfortable quarters, drills, and guard duties as the author hopes to join the regiment soon. The piece details a naval engagement with rebel steamer Merrimack near Sewell's Point, with the Monitor and Steven's Battery firing on her and no decisive battle occurring.
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Houriran
Fortreas
Mource
Camp Hamilton
Merricunc
Sewell’s Point
Yorktown
Jamestown
Stayen
Trda
Steven
Ayo Niles
Barbor
Monitor
Sam
A. van Dyxe
Father and child temper in a moral lesson tale
A friend angrily rebukes his son after the boy touches a falling hook. A mentor argues obedience may be morally impossible under provocation and urges pity, self-control, and patient guidance. The story ends with the father apologizing, the boy placing the book away, and a reconciled, wiser bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Emily
Ant “Ty
Alwas
John
Kes
Condition and Character of the Colored Population of Maryland
A New York Evening Post correspondent from Baltimore dated April 2 cites the 1860 census showing 781 free colored residents in Maryland and argues thousands were kidnapped into slavery via apprenticeship laws. The piece notes the impact of real slavery, recounts Colonel Kane’s rescue and broader abuses, and contrasts free colored labor with white subsistence workers while praising their industry and lawfulness. It also includes a satirical extract from Artamus Ward on marriage ads and a humorous anecdote about a suitor.
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New York Evenning Post
Baltimore
Maryland
Inte Martini
Colonel Kane
Artamus Ward
Mosaurad
Thoea
Thora
Sunday a Memorable Day in the Events of this War
A long, fragmentary reminiscence notes Sundays shaping Civil War milestones from Mill Spring to Fort Donelson, Nashville, and Island No. 10. It compares Pittsburg Landing to Blenheim and Waterloo and speculates on parade formations and supply needs for a vast, march-ready army.
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Pittsburg
Island No. 10
Lincoln
Bull Run
Mill Spring
Kentucky
Zollicoffer
Fort Donelson
Coown
Nelson
Nashville
Brunswick
Georgia
Dupont
Merrimee
Monitor
Mampton
General Fremonts Department and Confederate outlook described
A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt reviews General Fremont's Department of the Mountains, detailing its vast area from Knoxville through parts of Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. It praises loyal western Virginians, notes Union advances toward Nashville, and mentions commanders Garfield and Thomas. It also includes biographical sketches of General Wallace and others, including war injuries and service.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pathfinders Department
Department
Fremont
Knoxville
Teon
Army of the Potomac
Virginia
Tennessen
North Carolina
Switzerland
Wises
Tennesse
Richwood
Department of the Mountains
Garfield
Thomas
Sehoupis
Point Gap
Letcher County
Kentucky
Wine County
Tennessee
Piketon
Homphrey
Abington
Washington County
Jeant
Nashville
Busll
Toonesqoe
Kooxeillo
Gery Worda
Andrew Johnny
Portugal
Alabany
Georgia
South Carolina
Ellis and Sweeney in Civil War era notes and careers
A fragmented obituary style summary recalling Col Edward W. Ellis a key organizer in Shuckford and his rise to Lieutenant Colonel within the 15th Alabama Regiment and his death at Paulstadt. It also traces Edward P O Ellis from Maine to Ohio to California and Nevada era politics and law practice, with a later move to Rockford, banking, and legislation. It mentions Capt Sweeney amid Missouri Guards service and broader Civil War postings.
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General Wallace
Maryland
Minas
Ogle County
Wallace
Dickey
Quana
Lecame
Aml
Ottawa
Duidgs Dickay
Choaen
Mexico
B. M. Prentiss
Quincy
Braurepard
Geo. Wallace
Col. Martin
Finois
Perila
Flell
Ura Vista
Wen
Blavearth
Springfield
Cair
Lawa Kilse
Cairo
Raee Maining
Bird
Fien
Sinters
Fort Diverson
Wallnes
Pittsburg Landing
Hank
Win
Savina
Bepa
Atlock
Sumter
Cal
Edward Flow Ellis
Shuckford
Ellis
15Th Alinuis
Turner
Waa
Paulstarg
Edward P.O. Ellis
Ion
Maine
Ie Dat Avcho
Ohio
Lucy A. Dobyns
Alifornia
Thors
Lim Worms
Uethera
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Marshall Statesman
Diamler Block
Marstialt
Calhoun Couryty
Micaraux
Seth Lewis
Aly Monjhn
Gsao
Marshall
Ee Bcrott
M. Do
Burgeo and
Avcouchvar
Mr. Cameron
Mr. Meacham
Tartilton Street
EM. Sitarpstern
Nealers
Yen L. Fitzgerald
Kapmsite
Herndon
Soneltar
Chanere
Grrowit
Court House
Regieter'y
Maratall
THEP
Agriculusal
Pirlts & CD
Murahall
Ine
Rianié
Eeattines Tots & Horn, Craceries, Crockery Dalwate Parpeting, Ke
Digic Mlk
Tony
Dey Sande
Oroveries
Wardware
Martt
Stiovs Aen
Strte Street
NBL Chateau
Dey Gad
Hardiare
Glas
Drigsant Medieljies
Harte Aed
Agence Ani Ainte Riteel
Oninaon, L
Doepler
Sears Wear
Mt. K. Moss
Deater
BE. Tenney
Soiserzon
Cuaxceny
Anit
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennurla
Bia
Hudlana
Maoia
Wirennahy
Lowa
Ainting
Supreme Court of the Ice
Lansing
J. Ww. Oakley
Aeln
Battle Creek
Michigan
M. S. Dean
Ace
Tyrm
Vu Pathe
Knapp House
J Swift
Aldion
Mich
General Stage Office
Adler
DRS. Bagley & Coons
Homceopattists
TSR
Wradiey
Madleun Street
Yue
Cassimeres
Trinmings
Fle
Gale Die Fyllowing
Wheeler & Wilson's
Finkle & Lyons
HME Singers
A.B. Howe
Marchal
Michiger
Warch
Hipys
Ian
Asa
Narnia
Abel. Battarios
Goldiers
Priacellaneona
Ainer
Son
Arthur
Bosot
Tatu
Low
Orwin
Larties
National Magazine
Ares
Jess
Ilinois
Sarly'atark
Thieimmanse
Polit
Ermeson Brossnan
Ou Blavant
Gor
Emereon Etheridge
Baie
van Amry
New York Bible Society
Haa
Wpm
Naal
Meny
L. Wallace
Edward ¥. W. Ellis
Col
Thonas W. Sweeney
Troysa W. Siverxey
Uinoja Regimento
Dubai
Ior
Insbury
Mor Laries
Wilson
Sweeney
Cuptsia
Ska
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