Capture of Jeff Davis at Irwinsville in May Dispatch
Major General J Dix reports the surprise capture of Jefferson Davis and members of his entourage at Irwinsville after a pursuit from Dublin to Irwinsville. The operation involved Col. Pritchard’s 4th Michigan Cavalry and Col. Hardee’s forces, with Davis briefly in disguise as a woman before surrendering. Davis criticized the pursuit but yielded to Colt's revolvers. Davis and companions were escorted toward Savannah by water for transport to Washington amid strong guard.
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Masig
J Dix
Toff
Davis
Wilson
E. M. Stanton
Morris Inibbick
Lathaway
Wisconsin
Macon
Hawkinsville
Jongr
B.D. Pritchard
Mich
Gay May
To. Hon
Stanton
Tardee
Irwinsville
Dublin
Laurens Co
Alligator Creek
Green Swamp
Cumberlandsville
Vol
Hardes
Col
Pritchard
4Th Michigan Cavalry
Hardee
Oomilgee
Hopewell
Houses Creek
Jeff. Davie
Michigan
Tha Fring
Tha ‘Wooda
Colt
Hoe
Regan
J. 1
New York
Jos. Brown
Georgia
Louisville
Jeff. Davis
Nashville
Northwestern Fair aims to raise funds for soldiers in Michigan
On May 17 1865 arrangements were approved for the Northwestern Fair to support the U S Sanitary Commission in Detroit with proceeds for a permanent home for disabled soldiers and sailors. The plan invites home produced goods and varied entertainments to boost receipts, listing numerous acceptable items and urging community participation across churches schools and societies.
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giting-Michigard
Departmenty
Tess Donota
Treaeurdt
Michigan
U. S. Sanitary Commission
Detroit
Enak Ialviaual
Tommeaniiy
Lower Peninsula
End of President Davis Captured Sparks National Laughter
An OCR fragment recounts the humorous capture tale of Jefferson Davis as a fugitive in a sensational tone. It mocks his bravery and notes officials plan to arraign him in Washington alongside other alleged murderers in the Lingola plot. The piece references the Mexican fever and New York recruiting shocks amid chaotic wartime news.
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Durin
Nie
Adam
Ting
Smith & Gardner
Debates on National Debt and British Consols Referenced
The text discusses historical debt growth from 1692 through the Napoleonic era, noting public concern over rising obligations. It contrasts England's debt burden with colonial wealth and praises national credit, suggesting U S Treasury notes as superior to British Consols due to higher interest.
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David Hume
Granville
Enid
Great
Agnonymong
London
Gonsols
Battle Creek manufacturing facilities and regional trade discussed
In Battle Creek a shared prosperity with sister cities is urged as the region highlights its water power and manufacturing prowess. The piece details dry goods trade, regional suppliers, and a strong rail-insulated economy, noting rebirth through threshing machines and local foundries driven by skilled labor and access to markets in New York and beyond.
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Hattie Creek
Cahoun
Kal
Barry Sod
Eaton
Cubb
Pettée
Skinner & Go
Wakelee
Ford & Qo
Btone
Hioway
Pramiaag
New York
Barker, Upton
Ita
Akill
Mand Ashonreagera Burns
Regier Y
Reconstruction policy and Virginia government clash described
Amid postwar upheaval, a reconstruction policy pledges federal control to enforce new orders, disband rebel governments, and restore civil order. Northern papers note martial authority, with proclamations advancing Treasury, Justice, War, Navy, Interior roles and urging protection for North Carolina and Virginia. A Carlisle‑styled dispatch questions court secrecy in Lincoln assassination conspirator trials as witnesses' safety drives closed proceedings.
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Firat
Pierpont
Povernment
Secretary of War
Secretary of the ‘Navy
Secretary of the Interior
North Carolina
Vance
Nota
WaAsumeron
New York
Correspondence from Washington on Michigan troops and postwar hopes
From Washington Mayo 1865 Miomeau Mountany Agency reports good health among Michigan troops near the capital. Several regiments are in or arriving. discharge is near and morale high. Officials note the nation recovering from Lincoln’s assassination and express hope for justice for traitors while praising the soldiers’ conduct and service.
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Miomeau Mountany
Washington
D. C
Mayo
Calhous County
Verne
Giesboro
Lounsbury
Dodge
Orbivent
Gut
Michigan
Stowell
Gos
Marshall
Michigan Engineers letter from Raleigh April 1805
From Michigan Engineers near Raleigh New York April 1805 the writer reflects on long campaigns through Georgia and the Carolinas noting Johnston surrender and Sherman marching on Richmond. He mentions Major Brick of the 28th Michigan visiting and discusses Civil War events and anxieties over Lincoln's assassination impact.
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Raleigh
N. Y
Atlanta
Geor'gis
Johnston
Department of North
South
Carolina
Sherman
Richmond
Tye
Tegiment
Michigan
Raget
Pamare el Ve
Liveolo
Johnsten
Bherman
Joose
Dex
Elke Carollos Seould
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Calhoun County
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