War aims and troop movements amid the U S Civil War
The article argues for immediate abolition of slavery or loyal government, outlining public opinion splits and the war’s aims. It reports large troop deployments from McClellan and Rosencrans, a growing Union offensive, and preparations around Louisville and St Louis. It notes regimental assignments, officer remarks, and civilian support for soldiers. It also recounts political intrigues over Kentucky and a forged order claim surrounding a disaster.
Civil War Era Briefs On McClellan Scott Cabinet Moves
The President told Senators that McClellan holds command and no plan will be intercepted. Reports recount Zollfeder retreat to Cumberland Gap, heavy losses for Fremont’s guards, and a broader Confederate push along the Potomac. General Scott resigns due to age and infirmity. McClellan to take command after a Cabinet decision. Scott to retire with honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Zollfeder
Cumberland Gap
Camp Wild Cat
Fremont
Springfield
15Th Masssachusetts Regiment of Infantry
Edward
Perry
Kertigan
New York
Blsir
Washington
Potomac
Virginia
Col. Nulligan
Lexington
Las Leen
Lafayette
Columbus
New York Harbor
Fort Morgan
Boston
Price
Missouri
McCulloch
Neosho
Jackson
Fremnt
Oxler
Heitzleman
Occoquan
Secretary of War
Ge. Scott
A. D
United States
Winfield Scott
Army of
Scott
Wisconsin Biesty regiment heads to Louisville under Col Starkweather
Last week's move sees the Wisconsin Biesty regiment depart Mil waukee for Louisville Ky under orders from its senior commander Col Starkweather. The 10th and 6th regiments are noted in transit or ready status amid overall mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Biesty
Starkweather
Lefe
St c
Fragmented Civil War Memoir Excerpt on Gen McClellan
A damaged historical passage describes General Scott’s praise for the President and Cabinet, McClellan’s Potomac retreat, and withdrawal to Edward’s Ferry. It cites logistics failures, scarce transport, and delays that hindered crossing preparations amid Virginia battles.
Romney's Romneyian Campaign Narrative Recalls Civil War Feats
A New York World correspondent recounts a Romney raid with General Kelly at Romney and New Creek. He cites rebel threats, the seizure of camp gear, and a bold march by 2500 troops including Ringgold Cavalry and McGhee’s Lancers, delivering a sharp defeat with minimal casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
New York Post
Clissouri
Peta Mento
Pike
Paduah
Jefferson City
Cae Caossuax
New Creek
Sth
O. V
Romney
Qhiodth
Kelly
Grafton
Cumberland
Tapis
Mazy
Roummey
Ohio
Pendleton
Cal. Kelley
Daylin
Havin
Ringgold Cavalsy
MecGhee
Va. Lancers
Ringgald
Cups
Ceyes
Flora
Virginia
Clear Case c Fraud on Edwards Ferry a rescuer in war
A dispatch from Edward's Ferry notes a poor enslaved ferryman saved the lives of at least one hundred fugitives crossing the Potomac during a guerrilla trap. The piece debates his master’s claim and the propriety of emancipation versus loyalty. It also covers Kentucky sharpshooters volunteering for a border battle corps and Fremont anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Forress
Monroe
Harper's Ferry
McMiclag
Springfield
Missouri
Kansas
Wesstern
St. Louis
Mississippi
Fromont
Bailae
Edward's Ferry
Virginia
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Wisconsin Governor Randall 1861
Governor Alexander Randall proclaims Thursday, November 23, 1861 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for Wisconsin. He urges citizens to abstain from ordinary occupations, gather in worship, and express gratitude to God for peace, prosperity, and the Republic amid Civil War trials. The document ends with the governor’s signature and Great Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Sulemmly
Theraunto
Alexander W. Tandall
Wisconsin
Alex. W.randall
Dr Roback Remedies Gain Noted Popularity in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Times describes Dr Roback's extensive medical establishment and Reed Pills and Blood Purifier as best selling agents’ products. It notes the Scandinavian Remedies’ claimed efficacy for digestive and general debility, urging their permanent place in households. The piece mentions Napoleon North West endorsing them and references Kentucky War content in a War to Peace column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Roback
Brannan
Raback
Napoleon
North West
Agricultural Commodity Prices Listing from a 19th Century Market
A fragmented OCR price sheet lists commodities with prices such as Clover Seed retail at 225, Stone Coal in Pittsburgh at 1109, Water Lime at 2 25, Spacco New York at 4 000, Corn Meats and Pork dressed noted. It shows diverse items like potatoes and corn meal with assorted figures, reflecting a local market catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witrat
Oats Ing
Baru WI Elour
Pisbnrg
I Bloasburg
Rosendle Oemert
Spacco
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Ep.e. Beant
the County
Jesus
Brown
County Rifles
Swold County Rifles
Calumet and
Manitowss
Wavighara and
Portage Union
Omec
Forest Union
la Croste Pyonesis
Woods Pioneers
Fonda Lac
Manitowoc
Voudune
Cole Washburn
Milwaukee
Gaur Urney
Racine
Dier
Eprron Sestisst
First Artillery
Chicago
Cincinnti
Louisville
Fillebrown
Robertson
McCracken
Forby
Haley
Beidger
Anneke
Cal
Foster
LaCrosse Artillery
Ha Hag
Gashier
Piraey
Lomsville
Ecad
Lewisville
New York World
Prestine
Geo
D. Prentice
Kentucky
Union
Prentice
Burie Paper
Fort Lafeyelte
George D. Prentice
Far West
Pacific Railroad Enterprise
Journal
Gieorge D. Prentice
Cal. Baker
Baker
P. N. Herangtarres
S. Cameron
Congress
Eghail
Gen. Scott
Ain
Ater
Geo. Baxen Raxxs
Ed Ferry
Piladelphia Press
McGregan
Gine
Leeeburg
Get. Bats
Ouy
London and
Hampshire
Winchester
Menasies
Jolso
Leesburg
Johnston
McGlellan
Agli
Martind
Stacie of
Ee Mason Zacoxt
Gerabaldi
Zagoni
Treasos
tCal
Forney
Ram Washington
Philadelphia
Reas
Azon
Kerrigan
Sumter
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Gen. Smith
Tushington
New Year
London
Jiagat
Lye
Medovis
Africa
Avgerica
Richmond
Lee
Cognwell
Re*vere
Pearson
Revere
Col. Thompson
Bush Thos
Munry Clay
Philip White
Cameron
Sherman
G Fremont
Lay
John GC
Tribune
Sandusky Bay
Lake
Matching Point
Freeborn End Island
Orion
Thorughly
Hampton Roads
Nasal
Baltimore
Mason
Slidell
Charleston
Europe
Nashville
Texas
Wasmixerox
France
American Republic
San Francisco
Queen City
Pacific Coast
Natura
Rigt
L. 2. Haaray
Dr. Moback
Abbott & Pierge
Oorer
Wis
Light
James J. Lewis
Tor Samuel
Peas Tin Wai
Por
Gener
Howe
Bor
Bank
Gompteo
H. Ramsey
Fable
Josiah L. Pickard
Alex
Hodges
Edmund A. West
HT Moore
Gountise
WM. D. Gre Smaj
Ra Wescott
Svaaj
Bor. Allen
Henry Adams
N. K. Usher
iVerrick
Thomas Banks
Fannie Daher
B. @. Gardner Esq
Ichabod Godding
Guptan
F. Weetman
Jane
Great Commission
Parzer & Bgo House
Diain St
Panesville
McGuffey
Sanders
School
Cllege
Vicernes
Dearborn
Undertaker
HY Annemee
Thas
Is Atock
Banks & Son
Vromman & CO
Eriler
Tio
Manree
Ciearity
Tatlie
Bant Tyre
Will & Sei
Ana Seady
Dor Green County
Dale
Monroe Hooee
PT Eilerts
Eilert's
Medicine Depot
Brest
Eilert
Burts
Cash Drug Store
Dy, Jaggue
Sale & Eilert
Eilert’s
Filerd
YO Hilert
Salaan
Cady
Caly
Bilon
Eicert
Pyles
Anna
Bey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!