Moces O'Brien Laid to Rest After Death in Civil War
The text honors Moses O'Brien body of a Green County captain killed in action. It notes his bravery during the Civil War. he was district attorney and became captain after starting as a three months volunteer. Citizens urge a monument in the cemetery to memorialize his memory and virtues for future generations.
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Civil War Warfare Notes From Washington and Virginia
LeE and Halleck exchange warnings on retaliatory actions against officers and guerrillas. Confederate orders threaten executions. Gen Mallock declines to receive them. Cols Corcoran and Wilcox, long imprisoned, are exchanged and reach Washington. Union forces move down the James River under Gen McClellan, with uncertain Richmond goals. Cedar Mountain casualties exceed 2,300, though many listed as missing return. Missouri guerillas are routed near Muscle Shoals, Guit’s troops fought eighteen miles. bridge destruction helped him escape into Chariton. Homefaring soldiers seek to return despite patrols and conflicts.
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McGee Bardwell
Escaped Prisoners Shot While Recaptured in Missouri
Reports say two escapees from a Chicago area jail were captured in Missouri while being transported to St. Louis. They attempted to flee and were shot dead. The era notes widespread unrest, with Loyalists clashing with traitors as crowds confront authorities. A schooner named Oriole sank on Lake Superior after collision with the steamer Illinois. several killed, the crew saved.
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Confederate Voice From the Shenandoah Valley Letters 1862
The fragmentary OCR recalls a Civil War correspondent describing Virginia campaigns near Gordonsville and Winchester, noting Stonewall Jackson at Gordonsville, Sigel’s and Pope’s actions, and the Confederate morale. It discusses conscription, bounty systems, and calls for faster recruitment to reinforce the army amid ongoing battles and exploratory movements.
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Respondency of Hiv Monroe Sentinel and Pacific Coast notes
A fragment rich with travel observations from Oregon settlers describes wave after wave of emigrants, cultural clashes, and rough crime, noting gambling dens, violence, and looming civil war pressures. It also reports local sentiment about unity with California, and conveys calls to aid soldiers with Bibles and funds.
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Pacific Coast
General Kolleck reports late battle near Culpepper
Major General Kolleck, General in Chief, details Thursday and Friday actions as Union forces cross the Rapidan and concentrate between Culpepper and Sperryville. Banks, Sigel, and McDowell’s corps engage the enemy near Cedar Mountain, with Banks holding Crawford’s line while inflicting heavy casualties and delaying the Confederate advance.
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Sperryville
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Rapidan
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Burks
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Ricketts
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Sigelio
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Battles and casualties near Orange Court House report
The report describes heavy fighting by Ricketts division and Banks corps on the Rapidan front, with Union forces driving the enemy back toward Orange Court House. Severe casualties on both sides, with details on leaders Banks, Augur, Geary, and Crawford, plus Buford’s cavalry pursuit and looming threat around Gordonsville.
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New York Times
Washington
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Rappahannock
Wen
Volunteers Draft Policy Advised by Governor Yates
Historic document dated August 14, 1862 outlines payroll and draft rules for volunteers in Illinois Civil War service. It specifies bounty and advance pay limits, enrollment for existing regiments, and consolidation of incomplete units. Provisions cover old regiments, new calls, and officer assignments, with a September deadline for regiment filling and draft execution.
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Desperate Baton Rouge Action Reported in 1862 War Dispatch
Special Dispatch from Chicago noting battles near Baton Rouge and Amite River. Union forces led by Gen Lew Wallace and Hovey clash with Confederate regiments under Breckinridge, Clark, and Helm. Accounts describe heavy fighting, naval engagements, explosions aboard Arkansas and Essex, and significant casualties with towns and leaders named. The report includes draft notices for Wisconsin troops and administrative notes on town quotas.
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