Peninsula Route Debate and Grant’s Advance Toward Richmond
A June 29 1844 editorial critiques the Peninsula campaign route against the water route via James River. It argues Gen Grant’s movements toward Richmond threaten the capital, cites Lee’s potential Maryland Pennsylvania actions, and endorses pursuing the war to northern terms while contending for strategic superiority. The piece asserts Grant’s position, the cost of operations, and the goal of capturing Richmond as pivotal to victory.
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Pamunky
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Army of the Potomac
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Met'lelin
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Thio Nichmond
Petersburg
Chicago
Prince of liars in NC letters to Gov Vanes stir peace fears
A dubious letter from Jeff Davis to Governor Vanes claims a powerful peace sentiment exists to ease war tensions with the Confederacy. Davis blames Lincoln's administration for conflict and asserts past negotiations in spring 1801 failed. Opposing states say they severed ties with the Union. commissioners were sent only to seek recognition of South independence.
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Davis
Vanes
North Carolina
Davia
Lincoln
Washington
Thagiggee
America
Fragmentary notes on coercion and political leaders
Fragmented lines reference commission actions and coercion debates. Mentions North Carolina, Davis, and Montgomery with uncertain context. Difficult to extract clear events, dates, or entities from the OCR snippet.
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Rabel
Montgomery
North Carolina
Davis
Fretiout's Letter Attacked Fremont as a Failed Candidate
The piece blasts Fretiout and Fremont, calling his letter a groundless tirade against Lincoln. It notes Fremont’s failed military commands, suggests vanity and ambition, and questions the Ohio delegates and composition of Fremont’s electoral ticket within the state.
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Leu
Fremont
Lincoln
Copperhead
John Charla Frémont
Cleveland
Vremont
The Nominations for State and County Officers
The time approaches for nominating county officers representatives and Senators and State executives. Voters should choose capable upright talented men for the Legislature and state offices. Avoid dead letter laws and seek fitness qualifications for each office. Aim for fidelity impartiality and the greatest good for all.
Bloody roll call from Michigan regiment siege
A Civil War battlefield letter lists killed and wounded from the 20th Michigan Infantry. Capt W A Dewey and Lieut George B Hicks among the dead, Major George O Barnes and several privates named as wounded. The writer notes heavy losses, with the unit advancing despite casualties and many missing. Signed by H S.
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George B Hicks
C. Trivate
Thomas Cronk
George O Barnesco
Safe improvements and burglar proof safes marketed locally
Lillie Safes highlights Measra Linnie Son Troy NY safes praised for fire and burglary resistance. Notes decades of manufacturing, enhanced locks, and cost advantages over rivals. Mentions field testing, local retail contact, and growing business confidence in these safes.
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Measra, Linnie & Son
Troy
Méssia
Lannig
Messia
Linnie
Tax bill passed with near unanimous support in Congress
The new tax bill cleared both Senate and House on Saturday with overwhelming approval. It imposes taxes on distilled spirits, incomes, express and telegraph firms, stamp duties, and malt liquor. Projected annual revenue is about three hundred million dollars. The piece notes threats of conscription as a remedy and praises the Senate reversion on the conscription clause.
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Holman
Indiana
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New York
Chicago Tribune
Desertion raid led by Capt. Barry in Kalamazoo
An account from the Tockson Citizen reports Capt. X J Barry and a raiding party pursuing desertor Charles W Piper from Kalamazoo. Piper had deserted thrice, earning over 900, was captured after a chase through Rives and Henrietta, detained near the State Prison, and transported to Kalamazoo for trial. The piece notes a dramatic capture with Barry's revolver used to compel surrender.
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Tockson
Robert J
Prine
X. J. Barry
Charles W. Piper
Kalamazoo
Barry
Viper
B. Binghatz
George Jennings
L. C. Prindle
Rives
Henrietta
Kalamazoo County
Petersburg Dispatch From June 23 Siege Reports
From James River New York June 26 the correspondent notes Polk's force arrived at Petersburg with Beauregard reinforcements swelling Lee's army. On June 23 11 30 am the 6th Corps shifted left massed at Williams house while Wilson and Kantz crossed Weldon railroad. Gibbon entrenching near enemy works as Mott and Barlow advanced. Confederates led by Wilcox struck the 6th and 2d corps flanks, forcing withdrawals and heavy losses including several guns and prisoners.
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Petersburg
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Lill
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Wise
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South Carolina
Beauregard
William’s House
Wilson
Kantz
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Barlow
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Rebel battery under siege at left of division
Describes Capt. McKnight and Lieut. Belle refusing surrender while a four-gun battery held an advanced position against Confederate assault. Capt. Clark’s New Jersey Battery aided, as Union lines formed and counterfire checked the attack. Gibbon and Griffin brigades attempted a renewed push later with limited success.
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Knight
12Th
New York
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McKnight
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Clark
New Jersey
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Mills
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Treasury receipts exceed requisitions after 10 40 loan
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper notes a social incident at a dinner where a young man is told to call next Thursday and offers to inform when to call again. It also states that Treasury Department receipts from the 10 40 loan are more than enough to meet treasury requisitions.
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Carr
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