Capture of Jeff Davis Reported by Herald in Monroe
New York May 21 Herald correspondent details the capture of Jefferson Davis and his party at Macon Georgia and transport to Washington. Descriptions cover the escort led by Col. Pritchard, the controversial search at the tent, warnings to civilians, and the arrival aboard the Clyde with officers and family members.
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Fragmentary Civil War Era Note on Prisoners and Defenses
Fragmented text mentions a fortified enclosure with windows and doors, guards, and a rushed report from Baltimore American describing a party including Jeff Davis, his wife and children, Alexander H. Stephens, C. O. Clay, and others. It alludes to an imminent capture or execution within a few hours amid guard encirclement.
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Secretary Seward Recovers Amid War Wounds
A Washington Times correspondent reports Secretary Seward is recovering steadily from his injuries. He has limited food to liquids, wears a steel jaw frame, and sleeps with effort. Despite this, he walks, rides, and talks of public affairs, noting a belief in harsh wartime measures and strong support for Andrew Johnson.
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Indictment of assassination conspirators outlines plots
The indictment lists David S. Harrold and others charged with conspiring with John H. Surratt and Booth to murder Lincoln Johnson Seward and Grant. It alleges aims to disrupt constitutional leadership and aid the insurgents. Reports note Forrest’s death and reactions to Johnston’s surrender, with witness testimony on War Department conduct.
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Treasury notes and loan issue details amid war debt relief
The article reviews May 1865 U S Treasury actions under McCulloch with Jay Cooke handling subscriptions. It notes over 30 million in subscriptions on May 18 and over 98 million for the week, with 500 million in three months. It explains aims to fund disbanding armies, retire war obligations, and support specie payments. It discusses the Third Series of 7 30 per cent loans, six per cent in gold as an option, and the right to convert notes into five twenty six per cent gold bonds or redeem at maturity. It also mentions June subscriptions and predicted exhaust of the 7 30s.
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Subscriptions Rolled In For New York Fund Campaign
The message urges readers to forward subscription lists to the New York headquarters of the Fund in support of mortality endurance efforts. The Postmaster will receive and forward the subscriptions, and organizers hope the list will be long.
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Lincoln Memorial Fund pledge drive for President Ligonun
The piece describes a subscription campaign in distant cities to raise one hundred thousand dollars as a memorial gift to President Ligonun, honoring his wartime service and national hopes crushed by his death, with emphasis on contributions from the working class and labor ranks.
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Governor Proclamation Calls Michigan to National Mourning
The proclamation urges a day of humiliation and prayer on June 1 to honor President Abraham Lincoln and mourn the national tragedy. It condemns slavery, cites the nation’s sin of bondage, and asks residents to suspend secular work and attend religious services. Signed by Governor Henry Crapo in Lansing with Secretary of State James B. Payne.
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Notable Support for Senate Committee History View
A historical editorial defends the committee’s work on military policy praising its thorough, patriotic labor. It argues most war heroes testified supportively and that critics, including Senator Chandler’s allies, should recognize the committee’s careful, experienced leadership and valuable future use for history.
Committee on the Conduct of the War to dissolve after long service
From the Detroit Advertiser a report notes the Committee on the Conduct of the War, led by Senator Chandler, formed January 1862 and reappointed January 1863, with members from Senate and House. It has published seven volumes and added more, shaping Civil War history despite hostility.
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