Notes on the March From Rolling Fork Kentucky Aug 20 1863
War correspondence from an officer named Van recounts the 25th Michigan Regiment reuniting in camp near Rolling Fork Bridge Lebanon and Lebanon Tennessee. Soldiers greet each other with cheers, observe their weary march, and note dwindling effective strength. The unit prepares for further movement toward Knoxville Tennessee as they await wagons and water, while anticipating enemy defenses around Knoxville and Buckner’s forces. The author mentions Col Moore in command and Coy A’s reduced strength, signing off from headquarters 6th Michigan.
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New New Market
Rolling Fork Bridge
Bolton
Louisville
Lebanon
Mrs. Moore
Juli Morgan
Welock
Knoxville
Tenn
Limor
Buckner
Col. Moore
Green River
Troma
Tam
Tennessee
Clare
Ben Mately
Oak
Bopal
Seine
Letters From Michigan Regiments Remain Read By Readers
In August 1883 a correspondent reflects on letters from Michigan regiments, praising natural depictions of army life, noting troop movements and a circus performance by regiment members, the formation of a black regiment led by NCOs, and the appointment of a Colonel to consolidate companies. He mentions officers, drills, and the uncertain future of detachments as troops advance along the river.
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Eritor SlavesMan—Lear
The
Statesman
Michigan
Qur
Haa
Kironda
Yates
Miller
Yhese
Crittenton
Cirone
Guo Aceems
Bert Jewell
Calin
Catlin
Alabama
Huntsville
Winchester
WL. Clark
Letters from Civil War camp reveal mixed views on enlistment
A correspondent from New Baltimore May 18 narrates camp life and recruitment for black regiments and infantry. He discusses exam standards, drill gaps, and the pull of reading and letters over tactics, while reflecting political tensions, abolitionist hopes, and looming unrest amid scarce supplies and distant family news.
Grant and Napoleon Measured by the Spoils
A fragmentary historical note compares Grant and Napoleon, citing captured troops and artillery at Austerlitz and Vicksburg. It references debates on abolitionist charges and lists dates and events from 1860 to 1861, with garbled spelling and unclear context.
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Grant
Napoleon
the Home Journal
Bonaparte
Austerlitz
Vicksburg
Napoleon’saports
Austerlitx
Vicksburg in Ruin and Rebuilding After War
Vicksburg, once a prosperous southern town, lies in ruins with two railroads reduced to one, churches damaged, and schools closed. Military authorities organize street cleaning, labor details, and aid to win over residents as rebuilding efforts begin under occupation.
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Ling-out
Duwin
Vicksburg
Papera
Etc Advertiser
Negotiations with Confederate Authorities Impossible Reaffirmed
The piece states the Union will not negotiate with Confederate authorities or their envoys. It stresses the government never expected submission, rejects recognizing Confederate commissioners Forsyth and Crawford, and asserts only state governments can restore loyalty, not the rebellion or its leaders, urging duty and return through state organization.
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Confederacy
Washington
Forsyth
Crawford
Tll
Davia
N.Y
What the South If Successful Was to Expect
Fragment shows a Civil War era debate on slavery and its implications. It discusses the moral, economic, and political stakes of secession, contrasting civilization, humanity, and wealth with the South’s push for independence and slavery. The text references divine authority, Union conflict, and national consequences.
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South
Canada Invasion Fear Sparks Canadian Assembly Debate
A Canadian assembly debate centers on warnings of a U S invasion of Canada. Mr d Amy and Mr Vallandigham are referenced as sources, with confusion over who provided the information. Reports recount alleged statements by Seward predicting a future U S attack aiming to split Canada with a large force.
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Thomas d’Amy -AfeGoe
Canadian Assembly
Speddy
United States
Vallandigham
McGee
Vallandighan
Mr.Vallandigham
Seward
Holtoh
Wart
Hart
New York
Sonpany
Holton
Mees
Art
Canada
Methe
Montreal
Ashada
M. F
Six Points of Poland Demand From Russia
The Six Points of England France and Austria demand from Russia on behalf of Poland outline: 1 General Amnesty. 2 National representation with powers akin to those fixed by the charter of November 1815. 3 Poles to be named to public offices with a distinct national administration. 4 Full and entire liberty of conscience including repeal of Catholic worship restrictions. 5 Polish language recognized in the Kingilar and used in law and education. 6 Establishment of a regular and legal recruiting system.
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England
France
Austria
Russia
Poland
Odds and Ends Aphorisms and Humorous Maxims
A garbled OCR fragment offers a string of miscellaneous maxims and quips on experience, virtue, work, poverty, marriage, and behavior. It references Dr. Franklin and notes about saving fragments of the day, toil as a schoolmaster, and cautions about contentment and effort. Names and places are unclear due to the degraded text.
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Wormean
Billings on Insurance and a Quizzing Gardener Angel
A tale recalls Josh Billings discussing life insurance and a quirky interview with a stout old man in spectacles. The Q and A pokes at weight age and beliefs while hinting at a life insured for years and a somber, thoughtful response.
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Hife-insurance
Goold
Lim
Indians of Copper Company soldiers at Camp Douglas
A Chicago Journal note describes an all Indian unit from Lake Superior mining regions at Camp Douglas, mostly unfamiliar with English but strong in pantomime. A curious exchange shows a miner turned soldier admitting copper finds while mock-scarping and scalping gestures illustrate their native expressiveness.
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Michigan Sharpshooters
Camp Douglas
Lake Superior
Liia
Chicago Journal
Paper column of varied prints and misreadings in prose
The fragmentary lines joke about papers and items from a printer’s shop while recalling a rebel captain’s drill and a crowded concert incident. It mentions misread ad copy and a humorous exchange about news from America, with scattered dialogue and stray phrases.
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Frink
Van
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Ivan
Tue Mansuatt Statesman
Dirulel’s Ulock
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Seth Tlewis
Rra ‘S & Burpee & Son
A. B. Cook & Co
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Dibble's Block
C. HO Cook
State’ Atreat
Guposila Dibble’s
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EALER
Exchange Aqtare “and Statsaire
M. Ss
M. Gill
M. D
Marsual
Bay
Caldylie
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Haudyer
Masabanduna
Walter I. Hayes
G. H. Penniman
Martin's Block
Corne
State and
Hamilton Street
L. H. Robinson
Woodah
G. C. Peavey
D. & H. Sharpsteen
Somer's Tours Ev
P.O
A. D. Schotler
Schott
Mr. Cameron
Methodist
J. Be, Tenney
Chancery
Becca
Mason
New Hampsburg
Vercavet
Penney
Vayals
Mana
Winds
Wiscopain
Jows
Supreme Court
Lansing
G. L Thompson, Wesseye Ee Bud Jeweler
Wish End Aor
Thomas
Brewer's
Fairbane
New Baltimore
Duar Brothers
Brother Joln
Harty
Tinele George
Lina
Vallanding
Glia
Serlain
Worea
Union Menna
Burnwide
Abolitioniate
Democratia
Ruth Walker
James Buchagan
South Détaling
Jno
Davis
Sara
Numbet
Hall
Trivabton’ of
Odds and Ends
Apy
Take & Company
Josh’ Billings
Qurations
Queer Papers
Sheriff's Warrants Bank
America
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Ile
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