Lincoln Era Praise and Civil War Mobilization
The Marshall Statesman, June 10 1888 recounts Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and wartime actions from his election to the Civil War’s early years. It extols his leadership, emancipation policy, and the Union's mobilization including navy build up, army expansion, and blockade efforts amid rebel aggression and political opposition.
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South Carolina
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Texas
Ywringa
Floyd
Emall Armas
Lincoln
Augeau
Stee
Largo
Rauthe Akirtif
Hechaban
Vallandigham
Ohio
Dixie
Minerva
Jupiter
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Amity Amt
Xingwe
Copperhead
Wan
Abrafigiy Lincoln
Abraham Liosoi
Michigan State College ends and reforms praised
A fragment from Ont Ohio era notes state finances and teacher roles, reporting apportionments to county districts, university teaching staff, and farm labor wages. It cites state canvass results, agricultural college plans, and reform school progress, praising improvements and anticipated endowments while noting ongoing construction and exhibits.
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Turlington
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LeRoy
Marenga
Marshall
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Pennfield
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Sheridan
TeRouha
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Board of State Boads
Board of State Auditors
Canvisa
Board of Agrediure
Agricultural College
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Pres. Abbott
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Prentiss
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Tis Farm
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Nature
Michigan Agricultural College
Congresa
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State Reform School
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Achpals
Col- Tegea
Michigan
Jorges
Rappahannock actions prompt new river crossing
Washington reports detail a Union division crossing the Rappahannock at Deep Run by pontoon bridge with skirmishing and prisoner gains while rebels retain Fredericksburg. News from New York notes cautious advance, pickets posted at Bowling Green road, and movement near Croydonsville. rumors of raids toward Washington surface.
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Washington
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Rappahannock
Deap Run
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Pontacon
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Longstreet
Croydonsville
Rappiannock
Portican
Bowling Green
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Lee
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Yagettout
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Army of the
Fredericksburg
Siege News From Vicksburg and Cincinnati Report
Dispatches from June 7 to June 8 recount Union and rebel operations. Advices note counterattacks near Vicksburg, bombardments on the city, and terraces of siege guns, with explosions and destruction along the lines. Reports from Cincinnati mention Blair’s expedition returning safely, bridges destroyed, and cotton plants burned while Union troops advance toward Yazoo City.
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Enenty
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Civinnati
Vilksburg
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Artiea
Washington
Vicksburg
Chicago
Walnut Hills
Blair
Big Black
Yazno
Yaeno City
Avery
Huodreda
Gufficiant
Assaults and Movements Around Vicksburg and Bluffton
Refined Civil War era dispatches from Jackson and Charleston describe Grant preparing for operations toward Vicksburg, with heavy firing heard from the area and reports of fortifications using cotton bales as breastworks. Pemberton’s defense is praised, while Bluffton is burned as forces retreat, with 1,000 enslaved people reported moved and property losses cited.
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Charleston
Jung
Desperate Assault Atop Lombardy Ridge In Civil War Action
Reports detail a fierce daytime assault by Union forces including the Second Duryea Zouaves and the 77th New York against Confederate works on Lombardy Hill. Generals Weitzel and Burnham are mentioned, with heavy casualties among regiments led by Colonel Smith and Captain Gifford, as lines broke and retreat was ordered.
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New York
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Gans
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Weitzell
Fight at Franklin sparks rebel advance and capture
Fragmentary report from Tennessee describes heavy fighting near Franklin on the 4th and 5th instants. Rebels reportedly drove forces back, entered the town, and took prisoners before Union troops counterattacked. Col. Colmer of the Kentucky cavalry led a shelling defense, with wounded and missing reported.
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Franklin
Colkner
Tr Kebugky Cayaly
Prisoh
Uulkper
Freeshar
Fragmented Civil War Notes From Shifting Posts
A scrambled report from early 1860s postings describes Union movements near Lexington and Burnside, with East Tennessee troops and posts shifting as the Army Corps depart. Bank of Commerce investments in U S securities and bankrupt English firms tied to blockade hints surface amid economic echo.
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Juno
Thanes
Lexington
Nintes Army Corps
Iokabungy
Louisville
Harte
Anf Ons de Cotnifidad
East
Governor Blair's Visit to Michigan Regiments
A May report from Newsae Herald describes Governor Blair of Michigan visiting the 4th and 16th Regiments, part of the First and Third brigades, in an informal welcome. Soldiers greeted him with a jovial reaction, while guardians attempted orderly lines and a formal salute, reflecting a lively, spontaneous arrival.
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Michigan
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