Fragmented Civil War Era Text With Speech and Legislation Snippets
A garbled OCR passage recounts a political speech by Hon. Richardson of Illinois condemning treasonous rhetoric and citing civil war events. It also references Union military movements along the Mississippi, Beaurigain’s forces, and early 1860s legislative sessions in Milwaukee and Wisconsin, plus a joint committee on taxation and tax revisions in response to Supreme Court decisions.
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Supreme Ae
Hy Palmer
Milwaukee
Senate
Assembly
Tate
Supreme Court
Desperate Retreat Through Front Royal to Winchester
Fragments describe a chaotic Confederate and Union clash with trains, wagons, refugees, and mounted pursuit from Front Royal toward Winchester. Capt. Hubbard and Gordon's Brigade defend bridges and roads as reinforcements arrive, horses, guns, and stores impeding the retreat, while GenBanks and officers rally the American forces amid heavy combat and a perilous march to the Potomac.
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Front Royal
Etrasharg
Cap . O'Brien
Hubbard
Maryland
Newa Wis
Bubhard
Sheets
Pletchar
Toss
Stroyborg
Agin Schaaborg
Brent Royal
Heteh
Faw
Winchester
Donelly
Col. Gordos
Fortarn
Suiler
Middletown
Verstont
Newton
Wincheatar
Gordon
Strabury
Potomac
Hancock
2D Mase
Indiana
Gordons
Lmin
Strasberz
2D Ma
3D Wisconsin
Ruger
Marel
State convention taxes slaves under new constitution
Report from North Carolina on a state constitutional revision including a tax on slaves by age and value. Opponents Thompson Johnson Rayner argue emancipation before taxes. Gov. Stanley closes schools for colored children, returning fugitive slaves. Stanton and Sumner urge revocation of Stanley order. dispatch notes tensions and federal debate over authority and schooling for freed blacks.
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North Carolina
Thompson
Johnson
Rayner
Lincoln
Fremons
Gov
Stanley
Nera Carolina
New York Tribune
Dee Lynn
New Yorks
Stephen Colwell
Philadelphia
Freedmen’s Association
Staunton
Sumnes
Dodth
Carolina
Vincent Ovilyer
Stanton
Stawles
Eas Forée
Iowa
Stanley and
Landy
Jobnson
Strike down the rebellion and free the slaves
A Civil War era argument urges abolition through decisive action against rebel leaders. It contends slaves are persons under the Constitution, not property, and declares freeing slaves would cripple the rebellion, enrich the nation, and secure liberty and unity for the United States. The speaker calls for eradicating slavery as king and transforming the land toward civilization and justice.
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Wright
Breedom
Africa
United States
Siege and sights at Island No 10 and New Madrid camp
A May 29 1802 Istayp memoir recounts Union troops at Island No 10 and New Madrid after victory. It details gunboats abandoned by Confederates, camps of the Wisconsin Regiment, and fortifications, batteries, and looted stores along the Tennessee and Mississippi shores. The report notes sunken rebel steamers at New Madrid, Fort Thompson ruins, and prisoner captures at Chalk Bluff Arkansas, with transport and ongoing river activity.
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Watin
de Soto
Mississippi
Naval Service
Fiishail
Island No. 10
Columbus
Hickman
Mort
Sandington
Tennessee
Memphis
Plord
Tte
Champion
New Madrid
Cairo
Birds Point
Simons
Yazeo
Sre
Fort Thompson
Jeff Thompson
Col. Cumsvon
S4th
Indiana Tagment
Michigan
Ilinois
Washington
Revel
Glad to See Home Front Notes From Wisconsin Troops
A fragmentary letter recalls abundant peaches and apples near Grant County and praises Capt. Griffin of the Tik Wisconsin battery and Lieut. Colonel De Shearer amid soldiers returning home. It notes energetic leadership, confidence in the men, and reflections on postwar politics as the boat nears landing.
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15Th
Wisconsin
Gritih
Tik Wisconsin
2D Minis
de Shheear
Ceed
Grant County
Chiro
War Items From a Civil War Conflict Report
A wartime dispatch describes a weekend battle on the Obickukonony banks with rebels attempting a surprise attack under a thunderstorm. The tide shifts on day two as Union forces gain ground, while General Joy is reported wounded and casualties reach around 8,000 killed or wounded. The piece notes Wisconsin volunteers marching to Washington, pursuit of Confederate forces, and evacuations near Richmond.
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Memphis
Watun
Mississiggi
St. Louis
New Orleans
Richmond
Monitor
James River
Erehia
Béaurigain
Wardse
Sng
Negley
Beauregird
Nial’ Burnside
Senate
Sumner
Washborn
Thia State
Howes
United States
Butler
Magatof
Ray
Delta
Bagau Nina
Missouri
Nell Brown
Ube
Tennessee
Erie
Oswego
Notte
Newark
Liverpool
Cairo
Uniontate of
Texas
Sam Houston
Sugar Valley
Obickukonony
Bette
Shiloh
Joy
Johuaton
Wisconsin
Washington
Premont
Shenandoal
Garinla
Price
VanDurn
Pope
Goriath
Boonville
Jim Alabama
Louisiasa
Mizeissi
Curtis
Arkansas
Ors Wright
Tiver
Hell
Seven Pines
Charleston
Stone Inlet
Sievenz
Saywutink
Stanly
Hunter
Address to his son McClellan at parade June 3 1862
General McClellan's eveing address to his troops at parade praises their efforts in the rebellion and urges readiness for the next battle. He recalls Yorktown Williamsburg West Point and other fights, promising victory if discipline and valor continue. A telegraphing experiment to relay battlefield news from Lowes balloon is noted as a future capability to report rebel movements to Washington.
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McCrertas
Heusevanrens
Yneaday Evesine
Dresg
Jangha
Yorktown
Williamsburg
West Point
Court House
Himy
Averae
Groner B
McCnenax
Uj. Gen
Richmond
Lowe
Avire
Waabinetn
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Vany
War era orders and proclamations circulate in civil conflict
Fragmentary text describes military commands and cautions to officers about discipline during a tense moment. It references Major Gioclesta, North Carolina authority, and issues around emplaced orders, fugitive slaves, education for colored children, and the potential cancellation of a War Department letter.
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Carridge
Holt
Gioclesta
Winmans
Assie
Near Ano Coin Sale Sparks Shortage At Spot
A fragmented notice reports a coin sale near a location with an eight dollar price tag and a ten cent spread on a twenty dollar value. Names and exact places are unclear but indicate a market irregularity and small investor interest.
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Monroe
Pated Alslock
Ay Richardson
Illinois
Renjoy
Freddom
Jef Davis
Brackinridge
Senate of
Keitt A. B.dale
Colums
Alro
Winschester
Giver
Eidewatke
Williams
Perkins
Banks
Wagong
George Booth
John Becker
John Waldo
Robt
McParland
Mt. Sumner
Vodel
Blavery
Charles XI
Sweden
Ecanngniers
Istayp
Tenn
Chalk Bluffs
Arkandas
Yomer
Jackson
de Waast
Pea Ridge
Fle Hag
Fort Wright
McClellants
United State
Gee ‘Magofin
Huntington Jeirnad
Edward
North Garalina
Snel Milit
Edward Sturly
Wis
C. W. Hiback
wWe Mitan
Neurs Troly
CONDY
Suu
Bork Coaln Bliasiuayr
Bloasburg
Seecco New Works
Albert G.mantard
Edson C. Clinton
E. Clinton
Green County
James Fulsom
Wyatt
Wheaton
A.D
Hans du Monraz
Gerregent
Green
Mohroes Thlalith
Capwell
Owlt Sheri
Wisconsi
Eald
Lo Site
Pronara
Horace Hunt
Antacher
Samuel Bryan
Arid
Boris Eratiy
Builders Goods
Tat Hy Patel
KIRBY
Reaper & Mower
Sweerstares
Heer
Ams
AC Wheeler & Sons
Stinjares
Roel
Wheeler de Sone
Gee
Reister
Junie
B. Durwiddie
Ima Beathiade
Gotignetts
Pubbir
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