Patriotism and draft support rally in Fredonia meeting
The Fredonia gathering reports strong support for enlisting to fight the rebellion. Speakers urge rapid action, with Judge Pratt stressing decisive measures and Chester Huckley urging volunteers, backed by a town bounty drive totaling about 856 dollars for each recruit.
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Mianaerevet
Fredonia
Oliver Bailey
Geor
J.A. Davis
Sahin Houston, Jr
Pratt
Anteriena
Anus
Cietion
Chester Huckley
Battle Grouk
Punnol Swartwout
D. M. Max
Chas, Alexander
J. A. Davie
D. A. Duer
Cee
W. Briggs
William, Lee
M. Rive
M. Dw. Alexander
Buuuggy
Jon Aauaron, Jr
West Point Sinks After Collision With George Peabody
A steamship collision off Ragged Point on the Potomac between the West Point and the George Peabody caused the West Point to sink within ten minutes. All crew were saved except one fireman, John Russell. Command reports and a lengthy military notice follow, detailing enlistment, quotas, and reorganizations amid a broader Civil War context.
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Otticers
Monroe
Ragged Point
Potomac
George Peabody
West Point
Peabody
Maryland
John Russell
War Department orders on volunteer bounty and regiments
War Department issues orders on bounty and advance pay for volunteers and new regiments. It covers timing for payments through September, consolidation of incomplete regiments, drafting for militia, and officers remaining with commands. Command signed by Ei. M. Swanton as Secretary of War.
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Secretary of War
United States
War Department
Aod
Lymien
A. W
Praluck
Ei. M. Swanton
Order on African descent laborers in the Union Army
Gen McClellan issues command in response to the July 23 order to recruit and employ African descent individuals as laborers within the army. The proclamation directs Provost Marshal General to oversee their deployment while clarifying status and protections under existing state laws.
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Chicago Tribune
James
Vark
New York 7Imea
Gopious
Washington
Enly
Centreville
Manassax
Manassas
McClellan
Pair Tux Court House
Hin
Virginia
Norfolk
Blue Ridge
Richmond
Irilun
Muntse
Magruder
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Sun Mills
Vermont
Henry
Yisoreua Athiek
Tatoo
Woluimseburg
Lager
Navy Yard
United States
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Ishi
Mervimae
Monkur
Gulars
Jauied
Hidhmont
Wagduund
Fuie Oaks
May
Syne
White House
Fowanky River
Phea
Rominy
Ehirhtachytapi
Waadty
Wapos
Biarelal
Ceeieneat Pela Abe
St He i Sone Aa
Addie Ga
Campaign notes and draft resistance amid Civil War turmoil
A fragmented report lists many June battles in Virginia including Givines' TiN, Chickahominy, Peach Orchards, Yavage's Station, White Oak Swamp, and Turkey Bend. It condemns the war's heavy costs while noting regimental shortages, enlistments, and a crackdown on draft evaders and passengers aboard a New York steamer bound for safety.
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Island
Givines
Tin
Chickahominy
Tuna
Peach Orchards
Yavage's
White Oak
White Oak Creek
Charles City
Turkey
Subscriptions Rules From The Coutts And Courta Papers
A damaged OCR shows subscription terms from Siuenry Phelps and colleagues. It outlines that non-responding subscribers remain responsible for payments, publishers may continue sending papers until payment and removal, and moving to a new address without informing the office may render the subscriber liable for interruption. The Courta emphasize intentional neglect as grounds for liability.
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Coutts
Chery
Marshall Company men join parade to Camp Jackson
The Marshil Company led by Captain Bouts heads to Camp Jackson with a large crowd of friends and citizens observing. The list of Marshall men from Jol Collins Ashley Travia Denix Telbers and others shows full ranks as speculation grows on muster and future assignments, with Kalamazoo camp mention and hopes for strong leadership. The 25th regiment is expected to receive a capable company and plans for the Tun of Marshall school opening are noted with August 25th start and staff details.
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Detroit
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Michigan Infantry
Kalaninzeg
Stoplig
Michigan Cavalry
Copelant
Jon Ronursey
Adét Gon
Geo
McClellan
McClallan
Hin
Geo. McClullan
T Hose
Rngist
McClell
General McClellan
Secretary of Way
Deak
MaQtellay
Elorka
Lansing
Onon
New York
Marshal Kennedy
Bay
Ltia
Ades
Peddie
Northwest
Muarshall Company
C. d. Conor
Caplan
Jackson
Bouts
Marshal Jol Collins
Ashley Travia
Denix Telbers
William Ileano
O. Dillingtinn
Aigmanus Suller
Eugine
Stand
William Mickel
Murnilor Bogardus
User
Reetr
David Crofnne
David Smith
Joseph RK. Mickle
David C
Tolan
Thomas Taylor
Fane Glas Jeremiah Mickley
Duly Withee
Aotin
We Owens
Way Utile Charles Raven
Pavxoxus Buckingham Hotan Viesayys
Gear We Buty
Detter Moti
Son Treadwell
Clacke Peasibefore
Fulin Ogden
Ihaliiy
Gregenger
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Charles
Satitty
Solin
BO Stithy
Sasha l Dtyrier
Lewia
We Allen
Namengu
Thom Te Shenere
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P. van Harvey
Ryan Chirles Tenghten Fon Bo
Abram F Sleep
Daviten
Edwin George
Lori
Wlaorkes
Camp Jackson
Puart
Kalamazoo
Dodge
Indignant Crowd Roars at Wharf Over Fugitive Passengers
A sweltering crowd on the wharf erupts in groans and shouted epithets as relatives display white kerchiefs of fugitive passengers. The outburst includes cries of no flag of strike and hang the traitors amid patriotic fervor.
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