Capture and death of Booth at Port Royal barn
A detailed report from Washington on April 27 describes Booth and Harrold tracked to a Garrett barn near Port Royal in St. Marys County Maryland. Booth died after a burn and gunfire exchange as corralled by Union cavalry under Lt Dougherty. Harrold was captured. Boston Corbett fired the fatal shot.
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Marrald
Booth
16Th
New York Cavalry
Lions
Dougherty
Col. Baker
Port Royal
Rappahan Nock
Bowling Green
Zia
Harrold
Joho
Garrett
Louisa C.H
Garretts
Willingnesa
Corbett
Boston Corbett
Helwug
Bergeant Corbett
Sarg't Boston Corbett
Edward P. Dougherty
Henry G
Fog Green
Jett
Potomac
Tarera'tlock
Arks
Edie
Washington Navy Yard
Pooth
Berges
Boston
Robert E. Lee Demythologized in Harpor's Weekly Card
The piece argues against romanticizing Robert E Lee, labeling him an honest secessionist who followed his state, but condemns his war actions and moral stance. It contrasts Lee with other Confederate leaders and questions praise for his character and conduct, noting atrocities and deceptive reports.
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Lee
Robert E. Lee
Aanan
Leo
Iman
Robert E ‘Les
Stonewall Jackson
Nanan Betel
Belle Isle
Grant
Arma
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Handryde
Johnston
Ewell
Longstreet
Hill
Jeff Davie
Davis
Andrewe
Robert E
War Department
Sherann
Geo. Grant
Raleigh
Sheraan
Doyle
Georgia
Northwestern Fair Meeting Forms Chicago Sanitary Aid Drive
A Marshall city meeting at Herndon Hall on May 1 1865 organized support for the Northwestern Sanitary Fair at Chicago May 30. Hon. S. Lacey chaired. Chas. T. Gorham elected chairman. D. S. Beach secretary. A combined gentlemen and ladies committee was formed to solicit money and goods for soldiers, with officers including O. T. Gorham president and George Johnson vice president.
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City of
Marshall
Herndon Hall
Detroit
Chicago
Lacey
Wm. H. Brown
Rev. L. Willard
Geo. Johnson
Great Northwestern
O. T. Gorbam
George: Johnson
J. B. Greenuugg
George Ingersoll
State Bounties For Michigan Volunteers During Civil War
Laws specify state bounties for Michigan volunteers enrolling or re-enlisting after February 1864, with $100 for those credited to their residence on presidential calls after January 1 1864. Others enlisted after May 14 1864 wait for legislative appropriation. Veterans re-enlisting before September 5 1864 receive $50 after two years. Michigan volunteers enlisting between March 6 1853 and November 10 1863 in field regiments are entitled to $50. Also noted is Joseph Saundera named Postmaster at Charlotte and praised as editor of Eaton County Republican.
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Michigan
Luex
Joseph Saundera
Eaton County Republican
Charlotte
Cooke Sensemrrian
Mourning in Nashville after loss of a nation’s leader
A damaged recollection describes a grand funeral procession for a national figure. Nashville mourned with draped windows and a solemn crowd of about twenty five thousand, including soldiers, citizens, and officials. The narrative laments the Civil War savagery, calls for justice, and honors the departed leader as a second Washington.
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Abo
Suwano
Nashville
Aix
8Th Michigan Infantry
Brownlow
Thomas
Rousseau
Miller
Whipple
Fowler
Donaldson
Dr. Allen
Presbyterian Church
Bropflow
Washington
War Correspondence abridged from Teop
A wartime correspondent recalls a chaotic April celebration after a President's death. Crowds march with soldiers along a riverfront, banners fly, and a green hillside setting frames the scene as confusion and emotion mix with patriotic display. The narrative hints at the significance of the moment and the uncertain fate of the war.
Secret Service Burial of Booth and Grant Johnston Surrender
Historical notes recount the burial of J Wilkes Booth and the secrecy surrounding it, with Col. Baker denying knowledge of the body’s location. Reports also cover General Grant informing Johnston of surrender terms, and curious items on church organs and public notices amid the aftermath of the Civil War.
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Col
Lafayette O. Baker
Secret Service
J. Wilkes Booth
Booth
Sultana Disaster Near Memphis Claims Many Lives
Aboard the Sultana steamship two thousand ex Union prisoners and a thousand civilians perished when boilers exploded and the ship burned and sank near Memphis. Only about six hundred survivors reported. The tragedy follows years of war and left many veterans among the victims. President Johnson designates June 1 as a day of national humiliation and prayer.
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Memphis
Sultana
Hia
Johnson
Advertisements from the Past Office Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a past official advertisement dated the second day of a referenced month. The readable portion mentions an office and advertisement action without full context or specifics.
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