Rebels Defeated at Fort Donelson and Kentucky Collapse
Report from the campaign notes the Union victory at Fort Donelson and the retreat of Confederate forces from the Kentucky River region. It outlines Grant Buell and Sherman movements toward Nashville and Bowling Green, with reinforcements planned from Cairo and the Mississippi expedition advancing. The capture of Charleston and potential Port Porter strike are mentioned as integral to securing a decisive defeat of Confederate resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fors
Donelson
Bomling
River
Kentucky
Columbus
Fort Donelson
Abie-Geri Grant
Wille
Bowling Green
Nashville
Daltte
Cerberland Kivey
Beauregard
Thera
Army of the Potomac
Washington
Grant
Cairo
Hanter
Fe-Lenailiorth
Somere
Surana
Charleston
Porter
Engagement at Springfield and Cairo Command Changes
Fragmented report recounts Union forces under Gen. Sigel and Gen. Grant gaining ground around Springfield and Cairo. Details include captures of stores, gunboats attacking Elizabeth City, and heavy losses on both sides with prisoners taken. Mentions Major General Sigel’s appointment, plus Grant commanding West Tennessee district. casualty figures and scattered battlefield notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Jonems
Wire
Norfolks
O. Jennings
Gar
Fedeck
Boriday Aternoon
Elizbeth
Pedera Koopa
Roanoke Island
Henvy
Stemmor
Grant
West-Trasn
Lai
Bloomingfo Gap
War Committee seeks Fremont replacement for command
A joint congressional war committee notes Fremont under defense failures and asks Secretary of War to reappoint him to command. Ben Wade of Ohio pushes the appointment to lead the Army of the Potomac. officials report Fremont will command an expedition, possibly with German regiments, toward Texas and the Potomac.
Muster roll of the 8th Regiment in camp
The document lists officers and soldiers mustered into the United States service from various towns including Monroe Blanchardville Brodhead Spring Grove Jordan and Rockford. It notes the unit has no men in the hospital and that all are moving smoothly as the 8th Regiment advances. further updates will be posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Gruen Co
Evs
Quincy
Sackieny
Lient
A. Jackson
Bridnent Wissad
Boynton
Moureoe
Wis
Searr
Wallkstoy
Brookville
Spring Grove
Wia
Brow O - Ogle ‘Co
S. Sohne
Spring Geeve
G.weholmeg
Monzee
Ee D. Aldridge
Broghead
Ney
B. Cunninghars
Blanchard
Vile
Ball
Worcester
Harlam
A.mayanis
Diodead
A. Rogers
Elis
Meizoo
Wagoner
J- Sanborn
Dromners
J. Ie
Hunt
Brodhead
Adair
Morvroe
Bailey
W. B. Epi Monras
Ty Tanking
A. Ban
King
Tf . A
Kansas
Knopps Grea
United States
Belittion
Gul
Cass
Alban
Col
Col. Beale
Parks
Maj
Crane
Thos
Glorious Victory at Fort Donelson in Confederate Assault
Confederate forces under Buckner, Pillow, Floyd and Johnson defend Fort Donelson with about 39,000 troops. Union attack begins Thursday and continues through Sunday, with heavy bombardment and repeated assaults. Fort finally surrendered with about 15,000 prisoners. Floyd escapes with 3,000. Colonel John A. Logan and Illinois troops among captors. Casualties heavy on both sides. details incomplete.
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Tenele Samuel
Thoreuay
Gan
Guus
M Jchnson
Pillow
Burkner
Floyd
Jadux Gortie
Sebwares
Corwen
Timong
Sodom
Buckner
Tobiason
Sind Pillow
Tlinois
Colonela
John A. Logan
McDlel
Fronco Sridge
Massouri Letter From Gen Pope Division Speaks on Army Movements
A fragile 1862 dispatch from an office in Gen Pope's division notes reader interest in a bill from Fade quarters and criticizes regular officers for their army movements. The letter, dated January 1, 1362, reflects astonishment at the conduct of the war and the perspective of Massouri.
Congress debates state loans and army reforms amid wartime
The document outlines legislative proposals to amend the state constitution to authorize borrowing for defense and other needs, plus notes on wartime policy including army officer quality, volunteer funds, and recent military actions. It also covers remarks on Washington intrigue, domestic politics, and a report on mortar boat experiments near Port Clinton.
Stone Cagen Arrested for Plot and Treason Claims
Reports allege Gen Stone Cagen, long watched by government agents, faced charges at the War Department for alleged interviews with rebels and passing a package. He purportedly refused aid to a widow seeking her husband’s body while granting passes to rebel sympathizers. He was detained in Washington then moved to Fort Lafayette via Baltimore and Philadelphia. West Point officers labeled him a key conspirator, accusing him of betraying his command to the rebels. An unrelated note mentions Dr. King offering eye treatments and fever certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Avery
Jean
Tam
Thare
Mankers
Mason and Shéeli
Europe
England
Suza
Patclavie
Warrensburgh
Price
Warrensburg
Huy Himsulf
Das
Pope Knely
Osceola
Missouri
Alfjua
Sam
Wool
Wollellan
Freemont
Fremont
Fnaula
Jusson
United States
Persey
Congress
Sds
Iroa
Eich
Bandtesivend
Gen. Stone
War Department
Che Vebe
Indies
iYorclock
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Fort Ls Fayallo
West Point
Stone
Phu
Ins
Mortar Boats and Shells Describe Distant Ordnance Tests
Descriptions recount explosive tests aboard a boat with a full powder charge and thirty second time of flight. A 230 pound shell and a 17,210 pound mortar bed are cited, with shells capable of long-range impact beyond the levee to Grand Avenue, illustrating substantial firepower and comparing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable
Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Laws on Taxes and Public Funds Amendments
Fragmented OCR text outlines Wisconsin statutes and amendments from 1862 involving tax assessment, school fund apportionment, and public instruction. It references acts approving levies to fund schools, collection by town clerks, and provisions for delinquent payments with state supervision. Contains multiple sections and dates, with references to general laws and enacted measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixeansti
Ind County Guard
Sapetrisavs
Freud
Olley Tase
Supccntendati BP
Fragmented list of names and places in a historical notice
A jumble of personal names, titles, and locations appears in a damaged OCR segment. The readable fragments reference many individuals such as James Bush, Laur Brant Lewis, Jonathan Campbell, Mrs Carothers, Mary, John Hoyt, Catherine, Rebecca, Samuel, and George, with scattered surnames and places like ARDS, Eastman, Brayen, and Weston. The text resembles a registry or classification of multiple people rather than a cohesive event.
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Butts
Jame
Burgs
James Bush
Laur
Brant Lewis
Brayen John Beckhele
Fai
Daniel D. Clark
Sinner Corongw
Colson
Talis Conway James _Crasso
Donnelly
Sa Doitiga
Jonathan Dennig
Willian Doster Durid Anly
Johny Filiot Bagh
Eastman’ John & Borriven
Mary
WyeJonn
Fidusts Lyvets Sturtey Bal
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Ech
Hin
Ben Wade
Ohio
Foxas
Walworth
Tredzon
Potomac
Public Service
D McGullim
New York and Bete Re. E
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Toka
Shemman
Blauliet
Haalst
Twa
Ames
Fiish
Prischeys
Calley
Alegan Bled
Fort Danylie
Missiaeljypi
Regan
Blanghardville
Brodhead Jordan
Rockford, Il
Jordan Munroe
Getter
Heapduanrens
Senawe
Kingston J
Humphry
U. S
Dean Baovaen
Vere
Gag Sackett
Bloom
Dusvives
Lo Qestiy
Isgb0
Lerman Mechanics Main
Os Hazleton
Kayphey
Hopking
Sunaturs
Java
Benator Usey
Haselicn
Wis Kyard
Res
Clark
Green Lake County
Donald
Lve
Antee
Sonatoe Foote
Binasics Committee
Sorath Ailey
Bean
Spooner
Wes
Quentin
Lavieh -Espeulitare
Avith
Bies
Leonor Paote
Bey, Spooner
Wood
FO. Thorpe
Serrator
Pat
Humnley
Vagleon
Bien
Senate
Wiscourant Hospital
Gily
Abe Edinty
Acton
Poot
Setore
Kitty
Mound Guy
Dote
Louisville
Rodman
Moshar Eneeiauge
Feam
Stone Cagen
Laws of
Wisconsin
Oolem
Chanter i
Wiserpsizi
Governas Janiuary
Wiskorain
Sint
Winconsia
Albany
Say
Shell
Patlishet
Iain
Wepizell
Abel
Fiestey
Sirine Bf
Ters Co
Monroe, Tam
Kiiiison
William Zupeter
George
Léwis Mica
Emily Laurie Alexander Luchatuger
Beter
Samuel Mi
PieCathroz
Mohney Jela
Morey
Abient
Meyer Sanmet
Milier George
Christian
Swarts Wilaen
St. Lona
Walker Theman
Wagner Charles Wietwire
Jos Wels
Cie Fe Bantuern
Abbott & Pierod
Grocetios
Monroe
Wissiomnasy
EariGais
Stars Coal
Easiats
Eli, T Ter
Sints
Son
Monrose
Pforesaid
Mosticelto
Mound Grove
Iean
Davie
Tau
Tei
Drs
W. King
Monten
Wits
C Monnis
Fubrdary
York
Ie Visto
Mike Case
Yeang Emi
Physiuinus
Ewieson
Masraz
Jerome
Jas
Ring
People's Drug Store
Aurosema
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Best Brands
Vargo
Fiat
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