Port Hudson Siege Report Praises Colored Troops Victory
Dispatch from New Orleans recounts the siege of Port Hudson with bold notes on the bravery of colored regiments led by Col. Brafford and Col. Nolwa. It describes a reconnaissance and supply expedition under Gen. Morgan, the march from Harre’s Lancing to New Orleans, and reports on Union gains and plans for a provisional civil government in Louisiana. The narrative highlights the Union advance and cautions that full victory depends on ongoing operations while honoring local soldiers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawke Baccess
Cotygxn
Louisiana
Bearis
Forest Union
Fiji
Col
Brafford
Nolwa
Orleana
Fort Eauune
Cola
Chickering
Morgan
Trouja
Mymenia
Alet Marsac Techs
Ital News
York
Maine
Nin
Wales
Harre's Lancing
Wigh
Col. Morgan
Lootia
Spanish Lake
Liew
Wood
New-York
Ajam
Bowrm
Corte
Brewer
New York
Algiom
Eafaly
Thumilay
Union Association of New Orleania
Jifferam
Lo Gov. Bhe
Frame
United Rates
Weir
Lecowe
Bucpley
Union
Gen
Macks
New-Orienue
Col. Colon
Desceiers
N.Y Tyne
G. Dul News
Doryee
Zouaver
Caste Serrington
116Th New-York
Carr
Major Hall
Othenre
Mt White Wrest
Lara
Sereien
Vidal
Daly
Margruff
Wrinte
Ankles
Margret
Dily
Tu Bell
Sue Eof
Doly
Martini
Warbington
Wagner
Uae
Sargietl
Jobing
Vance
Weil Seward
Crossing the Rappahannock in Civil War Dispatches
A vivid report from the Army of the Potomac describes pontoon crossings near Fredericksburg and skirmishes on the south bank of the Rappahannock. Troops of the Sixth Corps and Vermont regiments engage Confederate rifle pits while artillery shelling trains and bridges, with reports of prisoners, wounded, and a potential major movement underway.
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Hixth
Falmouth
Hooker
Hookertad Rexwan
Pune
Hugh Flower
Fredérike Sur
Genta
Elen
Drige
Vermont
Nina
Bowling Green
Wanda
Iowa
Buble
Uleeay
Frederickeuung
Kisted
Wour
Batte
Frederickeborg
Franklin
Brutinck
N.Y
Ube
Repulac Engiorers
Newcasiby
Ss ‘Ol
2D Division
Bth Army Corps
Escoll
Hocker
Lug Lee
Lee
Monsina
Vermoot Brigade
Wore
Dinatce
Roree, &c
Aumo'elvek
Franklin Crealuy
2A Florida
Tin
Caren
Vrederickeburg
Cres
Sih
Enewy
Wwe
MD Flonda
Oureang
St. Mary's
Siege of Vicksburg and Blair Expedition Returns
A Civil War era dispatch reports General Blair's expedition neutralizing much of the Yazoo region, destroying bridges, mills, and cotton, with rebels under Johnston near Black River Bridge and reports of tobacco and agricultural wealth along the Yazoo. Gunboats reached Vicksburg area, with substantial Confederate defenses and uncertain rebel movements.
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Vicksburg
Cuervo
Meadey
Walnut Bula
Lilie
Yazoo
Yazoo City
Jalso
Yazoote
Doe Johnston
Fulietin
Osterhaus
Ce Jubnetos
Ina
Yanco Chiy
San Flower
Tullabatchio
Gon
Bucksin
Louisiana
Nina
Lake Providence
Mound Galt
Atic
Richmond
Kirby Smth
Gen
Hanks
Port Hudson
Smith
Carthage
Grant's Army Situation and Water Supply at Vicksburg
A special correspondent reports on Grant's army near Vicksburg, noting scarce usable water and the river batteries. Rebel activity on the Yazoo and the Mississippi continues with supply trains and reinforcements moving toward City Point and the front, while Union forces prepare for potential actions and a flag of truce exchange regarding captured rebels.
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Trihara Wasuinaten
Petomge
Jone
Foxyurne
Vicks
Garin
Rose Jerome
Tueb
Dis
Cincinnati
Vickge
Steatiere
REMY
Ais
Gurberner
Edie
Tillebrown
Genel Davideon
Thie Witerooun
City Point
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Ator
New Orleans
United
Continental
C. P. Marshman
NoweCrlenna
Meile Merehandie
Pareengere
Ladham, Leleken & Co
Tre
Tod J.T. Selves
Sidney Bar Lado
Metreben & Co
Pica
Oriears
Sunn Tre
Port Cera
Garri
Port Hadron
Prudential Solver
Rene
Thee Manne
Yin Folly Hredy
RUS. Y
Hee Bainter Ua
Havejoy
Tank
Go. A
Gb Adal
CorAyegorar Paton
Croming
Bedgwick's
Batardey
Ib 'x Wi Se
Biatlh
Vlonide
Nlgtss
Antillovees
Civod
Vettery
Murietay
Cortney LG
Perveylvaniay
Lising
Neil
Heth. Ley
Sedywiels
Mariot Guna Hove
Leo
Cat Cay Croce
Frenne
Hli
Jo Neal
Oran Carwall
Sih Vie Wan
Susall
Beret
Awiputatad
David Jenn
John Th Witare
Lien
Jeet
Lesnar Pequot
Cot
Utne
Rowell
Tie Lewar Go
Tabsthagh Corp
WH. Brown
Jen Hand
Tsuen Murphy
Ve. Nove
Clus
Aight
Tchad O'Neal
Ara Fine
Id Juamer
William Pollock
Pontooos
Putonise Creek
Alwas
Johnaton
Viekeborg
Corresvontent
Ihammy
Run Porewaca
Agai
Nater Col. Grint
Howe
Cal
Morrison
Geant
Gen. Hooker
Rappahannock
Meeker
Foxouac
Gis Corps
Neill
Grant
Frederickaburg
Moser
Geur Lee
Loturtien
Olbere
Bug
Hauke
Monroy Poneman Sonne
John
Baltimore
Sylvan Shore
Lew
Arquia Creek
John Partin
Newbern
N.C
Washington Texdary
Edwin Ludlow
Maryland
Davilog
Jones
Alabama
Georgia
Johnston
Black River Bridge
Calne
Ais Annvar
Walgerlon
Stoke
Oliver Warkerton
Wilton
Uur
Sipe
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