Fragmented Civil War Notes From An Eccentric Dispatch
Disconnected Civil War items recount Union advances into North Carolina and Savannah, Confederate leaders like Beauregard and Hardee misgive conduct and parole issues. Reports detail Lincoln papers, Sheridan’s and Wilson’s raids, and trials of rebel officers amid political shifts and slavery amendments in Connecticut.
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Schofield
Kilpatrick
North Carolina
Heterrd
Nelbivet
Obntons
Beauregard
Hardee
Ribeirotak Baringen
Assansin
Sumner
Sheridan
New Pre
Washington
Texas
Grand Army of the Union
Connecticut
United States
Kentucky
New Jersey
Delaware
Spreil
Stanton
Wiig
A Humble Colored Soldier’s View of Charleston and Change
An elemental meditation on Charleston after the Civil War era bombardment. A First Michigan Colored Volunteer recalls stark scenes of abandoned mansions, contrabands, and a city transformed by Union victory. The narrator links secession’s end to a broader push toward equality amid haunting memories and cautious hope.
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Michigan Colored Volunteers
Charleston
Sthat
Palace of
Holt
Parrett
Howe
Nemesiy
Soldiers Home Fund Proposal From Calhoun County Citizens
Citizens of Calhoun County push a war era appeal praising soldiers bravery and proposing a fund drive through the Michigan US Sanitary Commission to establish a Soldiers Home and provide relief to veterans and their families. The message honors fallen and wounded, urges patriotic duty, and cites the Northwestern Fair as a fundraising occasion.
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Hull
America
Michigan Ue
Wigan
Temporary relief drive organized by Marshall aid group
A newly formed local association in Marabella seeks assistance for war relief. The group asks residents to donate money vegetables dried fruit and useful articles for sale to raise cash. Treasurer Tagersall Marshall and Beach coordinate cash drops and donations under Samuel S. Lacey chairman and FB Gaseyouun secretary.
The Very Latest From Méring'e Papers
A fragmented news collection notes Tesco discussions with the President, Arapo appointing June 1, a day of humiliation and prayer, Gold weak in New York with a price drop, Jay Cooke reporting $15,165,800 subscriptions to the 136 Loan, Memphis dispatches confirming Saylor’s surrender to Gen. Gooby, a postponed trial due to officer absence, Davis moving south with troopers threatening pursuit, and a Georgia entry toward Mississippi.
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Tesco Drdvise
Guy
Arapo
New York
Jay Cooke
Memphis
Dick ‘Saylor
Gooby
Davis
Steve
Amoule
Giorgia
Aeema
Mississippi
From Petersburg to Camp Near Georgetown
A Civil War brigade reports marching from Petersburg to City Point then Alexandria, arriving April 28, camping near Fairfax Seminary, and moving within one mile of Georgetown. The regiment notes good health, pleasant weather, and comfort as they near the end of a three month term, amid postassassination national mourning and resolve to punish treason. Public sentiment in Britain and Parliament also reflects on recent unrest and administration responses.
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Gyorgatuwet
D. Oy
Washington
Petersburg
Barkavile
9Th Corps
Burkesville
Airfax Seminary
Georgetown
Abraham Ligoola
Congress
Tie National Bank
State Banka
Touayy S
Michigan
Fifth Judicial
Charcery
Samuel Thomas
Ge Thomas
Mary Thomas
George P
Burrell
Cik Mont Wakelee
Sayer Sonne
Mary- A Belloders
Buly-penrd
Ial
Ai Changery
Maraball
Preston
George
Thomas
Eeigan
New
York
Baton of Siege
O'Brian
Wu Mary Thomas
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Conspiracy Trial Notes on Booth Affiliates and Surratt
The document lists alleged Booth conspirators and supporters, naming Arnold of Baltimore and others, with bold claims of death penalties and hangings for key figures. It details alleged roles of Mrs Surratt, Captain Sam Coxe, John Lloyd, Young Harrold, and John Surratt, among others, plus notes on Payne Wood and connections to Canada and Washington.
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Bam” Arnold
Baltimore
Willie Jett
Bowling Green
Booth
Kirkwood’s
A. Abzerodt
Charley County
G. McLmighling
Boothi
Doctor Mudd
Bryantown
John Lloyd
Surratt
Surradeville
Jgeo Asensaina
Sam Coxer
Sam Coxe
Scylla and
Gharybddis
Young Harrold
Sarvent
Denen
Junor
John Surratt
Payne
Wood
Seward
Noradvantiurs
Proclamation offers rewards for Lincoln assassination conspirators
President Johnson authorizes rewards totaling 100 000 dollars for Jefferson Davis and 25 000 for Jacob Thompson along with other named rebels. The proclamation, issued in Washington, directs publication of the rewards and a detailed description of the intended arrests within the United States.
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Wasuinarba
Wasreag
Bureau of Military Justice
Abraham Jinicolo
W. H. Seward
Apd
Jeff Davis
Hichwood
Jacob Thompson
Clement
Clay
Bever Wy. Lucker
George N. Bgndeeta
Cleary
United States
Qdnadas
Andrew, Johnsons
Said
Jefferson Duyias
Miguigalipi
George N. Suyders
Baverly
Tuckers
Wmn. C. Clearly
Chement
Claye
City of
Washington
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David D-Davis
Supreme Road
Lincoln
Hicht
Kirby Smith
trans-Mississippi
Grant
Lee
Dick Paylovsky
Dana
Sherman
Jobotton
Johnston
Thas
Wilson -Haa
Savannah
Alabama
Georgia
Canton
Thia
Crewle Beauregard
Fort Sumpter
Bragg
Johnson
Yrampton
Breckinridge
Howell
Cobb
Lersey
Bae Wilarohall Hatessiye
Calhoun “County
Théaruel Mior
Thie
Ewentieth Infantry
Hibernian
Lawrence Campbell
Marengo
Palding
Pald
Bwid Townsend
Marengd
Chad Amibunt
Sion
David Adame
Bio
Charles Atmore
Saboym
Austin
Hoama
Atimernan
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Win Bander
Arry Blake O
Bat Bedgham
Barhita
Warren Deatley
Chare Doughton
Bushman
Christian Bechoan
Iliram
Bovighton
Chare Buchman
Sorry Carver
Carrier
Byron Ghurch
John A Cook
Lavi Comet Fees
Samuel Chapines
Jamee Obinhola Soa
Clarit Coggewrel
Thomas Duisholm
Kb Uoaleiiis
Mara Moy
Hario
Harmon _ Mra armen
Daryl Tinebe
Ay Saat Howhit
P Townsen
Chérin Dobre
Jennings Qeor
Avel Kimble
Nichols
Veter O'Brien
John Orlen
Valmer
Rierce
Patterson Collins Marca
Charles Rate
Albert Palsher
BO John
Ridley
John Ridley
Boal Badgers
Jonathin Rumsey
Morley
Jonas Rotherick A
John Store
Kirkwood's
Bosth
Horatia Saiit
Ze Se
Corres
Danie Ablance
Aera
Tamer Bitapeon
Gommneda
Mrs. Sarratt
Townsend
Solo Wells
Bara Wilcox
M. Weaver
James Willams
Ward
Maryin Wilcon
Elias Wright
Oucar Yates
Paticraen
DeVornes
Sarvie
Cushman
Philendar Crete Rorato Nelean Nerman
Newjoo
Benker
Aubacrib
Wilson
Newport
Justler
Larry McDonald
Clement C. Clay
Canada
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Montreal
St Lawrence Hall
Ontario Bank
Attuck North
Jeff
Treasury
Adams
Nutoport
Jen
Kitty
Mattie’ + Borraan
Charten— Barnes
Taldwin
Fim Barnon
Cornelius L Monet
Oris Bricker
Ht Bookmati
Mira Bancroft
Cn Biian Hates
Bagley
Nanby Blodgett
Miroury Chamberlain
Mily Gary
Mary
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Hen Mary Caverlyy Allah
Defyd
Jules Dignin
Anna
Penn
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Mra Margarette -Gilbert
James K
Dreenile Idare Ma Rade
Tree Iunee
Tenteyse
Min Hart Hotehichen
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Bila Holmes
Me Sarah 'Morey
Lettle O Hhayeth
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Hanowh Bikendall
Lemanyon
John Mollnrs
Bar
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Charlen Miller
Maetyn
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Jamon Breret
Fredérick Belneer
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Avenger
Mary June
Walker
George Ty
Waght
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Sculotierback
Tioulapas
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Jay Cook
J. C. Prink'’&Co
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Marshall
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J. W. Bradley
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Tari Beng
Leeson
Akenofor
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Twoeenty
Tay Cooke
Svusewerign Acenz
Philadelphia
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Ann Arbors
First National Ikenk of
Kalamizdo
Bee TY Gérhain
Morahiall, Mich
United Staes
Jay Cootx
Svskcarrtins
Boston
ST. Hill
Cash's
J. C. Davis
Clark
McCall
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T Gorham
Calhoun County
State OF Michigan
J.C. Frikk
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