Republican State Convention nominates Campbell for Supreme Judge
The Detroit State Convention was well attended with broad representation and harmony. James V. Campbell was unanimously nominated for Supreme Judge, praised for ability and character. George Willard of Battle Creek chosen Regent for the University. resolutions favored by Republicans contrast with Democratic measures. Also notes troop movements as the 7th Cavalry ships horses to Washington.
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Detroit
James V. Campbell
Campbell
Geo. Willard
Battle Creek
Michigan
Peninsula
Ita Saxatis Afforta
A Wayne County Democratic Convention Report
Levi Bishop chaired a Wayne County Democratic convention and offered resolutions denouncing President Polk’s proclamations as void and usurpations. The plan favored negotiating with South and North factions while defending against Lincoln’s administration and urging support for military action if needed.
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Wayne
Levi Bishop
Breckenridge
Wayne County
Lincoln
Moura
Torrenta
Es Democraty
Vohela Tn Arma
Wayne Cengare
Ana Fuli
Aveta
Dramatized speech on swamp land grabs in Lansing
A transcript recounts a chaotic scene in Lansing where multiple speakers advocate large swaths of swamp land for various schemes. Claims include 100000 acres for Kalamagee killige and 600000 acres for a bridge, amid general confusion and protest during a heated meeting.
Clothing Shortages and Rail Work Dominate 1863 Camp Notes
War correspondence from February 1863 describes the 2d Detachment of the 1st Engineers near Lavergne Tennessee. Capt. Crittenton appoints Majors, officers resign, and promotions shift among A B C companies. Troops lament clothing shortages, junked boots, and improvised coats. some items sold cheaply, others in poor condition. Rail work near Nashville consumes supplies, with foraging and bartering for food expanding diet via fowls, corn meal, and dried fruit. A foray leads to three prisoners captured at night under a patrol, highlighting ongoing Confederate activity and military patrols.
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Fubilger
Eng
Sod Mach
Lavergne
Tenn
Deir Sic
Theral
Oaid
Crittentony
Yates
Oupty Coffiisbury
Camp Owen
Michigan
Nashville
Aqme
Michigan Civil War Memoir Absent Faithful Soldier
Fragmentary narrative recalls the Civil War era, honoring seven Homer Michigan youths who joined the Michigan regiment, their devotion to liberty, and the death of John Grega at Armory Hospital in Washington City. It reflects on battles, sacrifice, and the cost of war through personal remembrance.
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Adi Gachinath
Calhoun
Breckenridge
Ita
Michigan
Calhoun County
Wayne County
Detroit
Calhous
Vonerce
Lansing
Jeff
Davia
Val
Tod
Homer
Handa
Clutny
Fort Wayne
Washington City
Ovi
Michigan Pagiment
John
Grega
Fife
Barmond Hospital
fTower
Tarrible
Raballion
Marengo
Robert Church
Bay
Charch
Rhode Island
New York
Marcogo
Legislative proceedings and committee reports on state bills
The document outlines House and Senate actions on multiple measures, including constitutional review of a bill via judiciary committees with Attorney General input, bail proceedings against John McKinney, and relief for families of Civil War volunteers. It notes amendments, reports of discharge, printing orders, and passage of several bills including asylum care and water trait charges, plus a joint resolution on Pacific railroad gauge and church incorporation.
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Ing Bros
Wayd Moon Matec
John McKinney
Vplanthera
Thie
United States
Odd
Soas
Lockwood
Pacific
Lokwood
Committee On the Judiciary
Michigan
Vickburg Assault Under Way as Bombardment Opened
Advices from Vicksburg on the evening of the 18th report the bombardment had begun with three mortar rounds and three Confederate batteries replying. Transports remain below until river dangers pass as the siege begins to take shape. In Washington, the Herald notes a conscription bill may trigger a 600,000 to 800,000 man call.
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Anie
Aly
Kalamagee Killige
Olethhiyda
Bekeae Hee
Lansing
Wal
Arter
Tejua Ryde
Byg Hound
Michigan
Panaykaik River
Alpeenyk
Dyagust
Senate
Committee On Military Affairs
R. French
Pnenimous Connartt
Waairpad
State Bourty
Rox Vicksburg
Memphin
Vickaby
New York
the Herald
Washington
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Ciroal Podge
Mercy
Tor Regents
The
State University
Stevne D. Kmonr
Dons G. Sien
Bettman Johnson
Allah Sweetner
Gee’ Dietriot
Thomas J. Sowlin
Trastacalla Wiettick
FN Fedjelst
I Kola
Kelamaruo
van Bos van
Baton
Chas
T. Gorham
Harrieon
Harvey Williano
Marshall
Courts House
O'Clobk
Bebas
Repartara
Seventh
Michigan Cavalry
7Th Cavalry
Laneiso
Starzsman
Doion
House
Ajo
Ann Arbor
Petree Je Agricultural College
Fairfield
Locus
Bevora
Pratt
Ghiartes Cameron
Shiawassee
Lanping
Ray
D. E. Millard
Menry Udell
Lionel Duell
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