Battle near Harrison's Island and Edwards Ferry detailed
Detailed report of the engagement between Union forces led by Col. Devens and Confederate forces along the Virginia shore near Locustburg, Harrison's Island, and Edwards Ferry. Heroic attacks by Capt. Philbrick and Lt. Col. Wise, with Massachusetts and California regiments, a night retreat, river crossing, and heavy casualties including Brigadier Baker.
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Paolesville
Get
All's Lull
Qontad'’s
Edwards Ferry
Harrison
Devens
T5th
Massachusetts
Harrison's Island
Philbrick
Snd
Wuwo
Brntf
Virginia
Locaburg
Lacesburg
Vevens
Lstter
Stone
Qui. Devens
Ubilbrick
Col. Meyen
Apt. Philbrick
Nevehs Iin Pergon
Hou
Uhillrick
Cama
Massachuetts and allied officers reported as prisoners
Commissioned officers of Masanchi etta and allies are probably taken prisoners. Lieut Col Wistar of the California regiment is mortally wounded. Enemies inflicted heavy casualties. Quartermaster Howe of the Fifteenth Massachusetts bore four rifle shots yet remained upright. Most tainted troops have been moved to encampments. Ven Stone's orders aimed to support Col Novens and engage the enemy in force when feasible.
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Eskyrea
Devens
Bia
Mito
SLU
Massachusetts
Lee
Ashfurna
Gawber
Wyder Kent
Winter
Hivut
New York
Livut
Bramhall
Moe
Ao Ordicrine
Fen
Baker
Dhru Fee
Fillveuth Massarhiacta
Dé Wiy
Wierenialund
Ul. Vogel
Edward'y Ferry
Hieruiuu
Whveeting
Gan Stony
Exiward's Ferry
Witt Focal Massachusetts
Inty
Col
Cogswell
Edward's Ferry
Alere
Iftieuth
Conwy
Timae
Masanchietta (Ltd
Gol
Ward
Lez
Sloan
Holden
Phidbrick
Leo
Massachusetts 70Th
Coxswell
Tammany Regiment
Wistar
California Tegiment
Howe
Stone
Ttea
Haker
Fragmented Exysunder letter on emancipation and war policy
A mangled OCR style letter references government action on emancipation and labor, discussing administration plans, compensation for freed enslaved people, and military service. It cites notables like Sherman and a secretary and laments the fate of enslaved workers, warning against continued slavery. The text reveals wartime political contention and debate over postwar policy.
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Elieninus
Ermenig
Gallerun
Yabar
Sereree
Persina
von Alta
Fistra
Yeemon Four Dalllians
Guten
Joe
Linele
Fragmented Civil War Update From Missouri Campaign
The report outlines Fremont and other generals marching against rebels in Missouri with mixed successes. It notes a major victory near an unspecified location, heavy casualties, and rapid movements including a notable charge by a bodyguard at Springfield. Dispatches claim North morale soars while West Department issues burdened by embattled leadership and controversial views on slavery.
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Frewout
Missouri
Washington
Fremont
Makins
Mar Dass
Lasington
Lroutun
Prise
Gulf
Springfield
Department of the West
Pom
Stoet
Mudue White
Fremoud
Maida
Thuner
A Gloomy Civil War Field Report From Kalamazoo
A reader’s rambly update describes early Civil War era factory works and marching troops near Kalamazoo. It notes machines turning wood and a push toward domestic industry while reporting local actions and a suicide attempt along the Kalamazoo River. The letter mentions Union regiments crossing the river, guard duties on rail lines, officer promotions, and a Baltimore visit with reflections on patriotism and Union support.
Beautiful flag presentation at a small town parade
A town gathering witnessed a flag presented to a Home Guard unit by local ladies. Capt. C. D. Lee supervised the flag ceremony with Capt. James Winters assisting. The company, praised for discipline and uniform, marched to a nearby bay for further demonstrations while war talk dominated conversations. Despite fundraising appeals, blankets are needed for the regiment, with 200 still required.
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Arne Phiten Lewis
Hilving Biel
Grhens
Blome
Indies
C. D. Lee
O'Stock
James Winters
Atwood
Lee
Gulf of A. C. Witerman Bay
Ul. Stuart
Winters
Statesmay
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