Soldiers Postage Rules And News From The War
Postmaster warns letters to soldiers must be prepaid and soldiers' mail forwarded without prepaid postage. Local papers note a new Salem paper Democracy Banner, Morton declines cavalry from this county, and legislative results show Union majorities in Kentucky. Reports claim capture of a boat on the Tennessee and discuss Cheat Mountain Pass fortifications and arrestees in Louisville, with editorials on secessionist arms and Gen Butler at Fortress Monroe.
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Waar Bervsucax
Dorxa
Maysville
South
Kentrcey
Unita
Kentucky
Lorderz
Frankfort
State Guard
Louisville
Tennessee
Ohio River
Lerrens von
Wilson
Democratic
Liberty
Salem
Washington County
Morton
Scott
Fox
McClure
Fremont
Sam Captain Bracken
Indianapolis
Colonel Wagner
Warren County
Cheat Mountain Pass
Col. Wagner
Evening Post
Washington
Weed
Congress
Dutie
Virginia
North Carolina
Chicago
Baltimore
Missouri
Maryland
Union
Crittenden
United States
Manassas letter hoax exposed by New Albany reader
Adrian letters expose Mr Franklin of Selma fabricating a boast about killing a Lincolnite captain at Manassas. The real events show Captain Graves of the 1st Michigan tore up the letter to keep it from harm, was wounded, then rejoined service with the same accoutrements. Graves will soon meet Franklin again in combat.
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Thurlow Weed
Albany Evening Journal
Congress
Union
New York Tribune
Chicago
Weed
Seward
Apriay
Micw
New Albany Ledger
Gratizuen
Maxassas
Franklin
Selma
Manassas
Adrian
Michigan
William H. Graves
1St
Michigan Regiment
Washington, D.C
Leo
Willie
Mobile
Graves
Mr. Franklin
Mobile News
New Albany
Florence
J.V. McVage
Cincinnati
Virginia
Burdsal
Cavalry
McCage
McG
Seession
McC
Rascal
Washington Defenses Deepen as Fort Runyon Fort Albany Rise
A Boston Transcript communication describes Washington’s strong fortifications including Long Bridge works and fortifications from Fort Runyon to Fort Ellsworth. Fortifications extend toward Harper’s Ferry, with heavy ordnance and mortars. Also notes a Saint Louis liquor ban under Provost Marshal orders, and Dr. Hunter’s inhalation therapy praised by critics, with endorsements from Washington National Intelligencer and New York Herald. Dr. Hunter is at the Louisville Hotel offering consultations.
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Washington
Boston Transcript
Fort Runyon
Fort Albany
Harper's Ferry
Alexandria
Perry
Ellsworth
St. Louis
Marea
Loum
Pergong
J. McKinstry
Maj. U.S. A
Hunter
New York
Louisville
Washington National Intelligencery
New York, Exchange
New York Herald
Battle at Wilson's Creek shifts Missouri's fate
Camp Jessie's correspondent recounts Gen Lyon's bold attack on McCulloch at Wilson's Creek, preserving Union control of Missouri. He notesCamp life at Springfield and St. Louis, medical care under Surgeon Newland, and the looming threat to Jefferson City with Fremont and Pillow threats, while praising German volunteers and denouncing secessionists.
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New Albany Ledger
Jnsei
Laraverre Park
St. Louis
Lyon
McCulloch
Jefferson City
Jackson
Missouri
Springfield
Wilson’s Creek
Wilson's Creek
Fremont
Indiana Volunteers
1St
Indiana Cavalry
Fair Grounds
Newland
Evedit
Col. Davis
Indiana
Carondelet
Austin
Babbitt
Crawford
Crawford County
New Albany
Rolla
Jackson Dynasty
New Madrid
Pillow
Mississippi River
McKinstry
Wecessioniata
Jessite
Lafayette Pan
Gextiewex
Camp Noble
Memphis
Sanderson
Iowa
St.Louis
Adams Express Company
Connecticut
Camp Jessix
Dr. McDowell
Secession
South
Free States
Davin
Pattison
Davis
Tyler
Lexington
Secessionizia
Land of
Dixie
Lafayette
Bay
Vaughn
Hoosier
Mound City Letter From the James Montgomery Crew
On the steamer James Montgomery departing Mound City to Evansville and Cairo, men report a quiet voyage despite surveys checking trunks for contraband. They note gunboats and sixty four pounders rumored at Union City, imminent boatbuilding, and plans to remain in Evansville area while keel laying proceeds. Correspondent Hartstene signs off, promising updates to the hometown correspondent.
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Mound City
New Albany Ledger
Jas. Montgomery
Messia
James Montgomery
Evanaville
Evansville
Charley Bowen
Cairo
Paducah
Union City
Army Letter From Camp in Tyvann's Water Va Aug 20
A Western Virginia camp diary describes home sickness and illness among troops, a fortified valley encampment seven miles from Huttonsville, and hopeful plans to march on the rebel camp. Mentions units including the 13th 15th 14th Indiana and 24th Ohio with Loomis and Bracken noted. Telegraph lines and skirmishes with rebels are described along with reinforcements sent and false alarm.
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Virginia
New Albany Ledger
Tyvann’s Water
Gextlemen
13Th
15Th
Huttonaville
Indiana
Ed. Bryant
New Albany
Kind deed to 23d regiment soldier from Crawford County
From Crawford County Aug 26 1861. A resident of New Albany presented a young soldier in Captain Abbott's company with a fine bowie knife and about fifteen to sixteen dollars in gold. The note praises the donor as having a heart in the right place and deserving notice.
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Crawford County
Crawford Co., Inc
New Albany Ledger
New Albany
B. Compton
Abbott
Off for the War Captains Fouts Leave for Camp Noble
Lexixatox, Scorr Co., Inv. sends Captain James E. Pouts's company of 105 men to Camp Noble in New Albany. The unit includes multiple tall soldiers, a flag presented by Dr. A. A. Morrison on behalf of Lexington ladies, and a brief patriotic response by Captain Pouts before a sumptuous supper. The company arrived in camp last night.
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New Albany Ledger
Lexixatox, Scorr Co
Inv
James E. Pouts
Camp Noble
New Albany
A. A. Morrison
Lexington and Vicinity
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West Side
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John Mehringer
Floyd County
Charles Frederik
Cyrus Bradford
Kk, Uareman
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Deak Leport
23D
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Lota
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18Th Indiana
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Col. McDowell
McDowell
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Wee
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