Burning of Atlanta and Sherman in Georgia War News
A dramatic Civil War dispatch describes the November burning of Atlanta, with explosions and smoke over the city. Reports detail Union forces under Sherman advancing, destruction of supplies and depots, and the uncertain fate of troops, while commotion and fear spread through the shattered streets.
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Burnino-Of
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Arlanta
Hamel
al Stecalounes
Richmond
Sherman
Milledgeville
Cartain
Dent Sherawy
Desolate Savannah Front Reports and Prisoner Plight
Gen Sherman’s forces press toward Savannah while recounting scenes at plantains and plantations. Descriptions detail freed and captured enslaved people, ruined property, and wounded hope as Union troops distribute scarce rations and confront shattered lives amid the march.
Presentation of Silver Gift to Provost Officer Barry
Capt Barry received a silver set valued at $500 as a token of esteem from the employees of the Provost office district. The presentation at the Morion House followed a formal tribute praising his nineteen months of leadership, wisdom, and cordial conduct.
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Harry
Eglid
Fourtees
Leonard and, Ware
Agm
Hewitt
Heras LB. i
P. Prindto
K-Peok
Dee Tatic
Parahal
Stoneman’s Raid Account From East Tennessee to North Carolina
Nashville reports Maj Gen Stoneman led Burbridge and Gillem east Tennessee troops in a raid starting December 18 from Knoxville. The pursuit tangled with Morgan’s 500 at Marion, Vaughan at Papertown, and Breckinridge near Baltville, ending with Stoneman driving the Confederate forces into North Carolina and wrecking rail links and bridges.
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Sommands
Kentucky
Leith
Mayion
Joopntaina
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galt_works
Egee
New Ri
Rebel pursuit and siege described in Civil War update
Fragmentary Civil War dispatches report Union advances toward Salt and Leadville works, casualties under 200 killed or wounded, and rebel forces in retreat from Tennessee and Kentucky. Stoneman and Granger wield telegraph control. Chattanooga to Pulaski lines active as river crossings near the Tontaesed River face pontoon delays amid steady rain.
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Enat
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Kentucky
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Chattanooga
Gen. Thomas
Pulaski
Tontieesed
Granger
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Loss of the North America on December voyage disaster
The North America left New Orleans December 16 with 203 sick soldiers 13 cabin passengers and a crew of twenty four. It sprang a leak December 22 at 2 pm. The barque Mary E Libby pledged to assist. Six boats were saved with the chief engineer and all women aboard. The seventh and eighth boats carried officers and men. eight men and Captain and two officers are missing. Lights disappeared at 5 am. the steamer vanished and only a water cask remained. Sixty two saved 197 lost including Col Saunders and Lt Col Horn.
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North America
New Orleans
Mary E. Libby
Sam
Col. Saunders & Jieut. Cil. Horn
Fort Fisher Armored Earthwork Described as Big In America
AP correspondent with Porter's expedition reports Fort Fisher in New York is seen as a colossal earthwork, enclosing about five acres and mounting 35 heavy guns. The assessment comes from those considered most competent in such matters.
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Associated Press
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Internal Revenue Special Income Tax Payment Notice
The notice states that the per cent Special Income Tax under Joint Resolution No 9 approved July 4, 1864 has been received by the Collector and is now due and payable, with the Collector or deputy standing by to collect.
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