Rebel near Washington report shows Lee's force swelling
June 12 1863 telegrams describe Lee's army near the Rappahannock as doubled since Chancellorsville with reinforcements from North and South Carolina. Civilians to be moved from the Army of the Potomac camp as Union observers note a possible general Confederate movement while balloons and scouts report limited shelling and patrols along the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnexor
Jefese
Rappahannock
Lee
Chancellorsville
Buschwater
Nori
South Carolina
Lhe
Army of the Potomac
Cavalry Fight Near Centreville Report From June 1
A Civil War era dispatch describes Stabels cavalry and Generals Plensomton and Menelton skirmishing along the Rappahannock near Centreville. The column advances toward Warrenton Junction, with disorderly reports of attacks, reconnaissance, and wounded among infantry and rebels, as riders press forward toward the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stabel
Plensomton
Centreville
Centrevilla
Wilchester
Cision
Kersl Kau
Tider
Menelton
Annie
Alendy Reniks
Cour Bence
Pleasution
The Siege of Vicksburg Reports Heavy Cannonading
Reports describe intense artillery fire near Vicksburg as Union forces shell surrounding positions. Details indicate continued bombardment along the Y4700 coordinate with reinforcements and signals of advancing earthworks and siege lines.
Proclamation and Civil War Call to Arms in Pennsylvania
The document announces conscription like wartime duties for men aged eighteen to fifty to form an army corps including cavalry artillery and infantry for defense during war. It references Andrew G. Curtin and general orders, with strategic notes on mobilization and duties, plus military movements and transports tied to Mosby's raid and related actions across Maryland and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coveb Bar
Susquehanus Heqatutaone
Commonwealth of War of the Conon
Glorious News from Vicksburg Amid War Reports
Washington dispatches confirm Admiral Farragut not seeking relief and Pemberton defending Vicksburg. Colored enlistment authorized in Philadelphia with a camp near Washington, while Kirby Smith reportedly moved to Milliken's Bend cutting Grant's supply lines. Court-martial findings and ordnance experiments accompany updates on taxes and hospitals.
Rebels Threaten Mutiny and Bragg Orders Hangings
A late 1863 bulletin reports a Tennessee regiment mutiny near Shelbyville as Bragg drives discipline, vowing to hang ten men daily. News from Vicksburg worries rebels, with rebels selling goods in Chattanooga and Shelbyville amid anticipated occupation by Union forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Panfe
Chattanooga
Shelbyville
Tennessee
Bragg
Hell
Firrcavatrata
Marefreesboro
Thorn Places
Cheatham
Brags
Jeberton
Ara
Port Hudson News and Civil War Dispatches Mix
Mixed dispatches report no news from Port Hudson while detailing steamship movements from New Orleans to Southwest Pass, a Mississippi River passage, and a Cincinnati area clash. Reports cover later Confederate and Union actions, including Montierite Kentucky fighting, Maple Leaf incidents, and Milliken’s Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hudson
Miensippi
Haxter
New-Orleans
South West Pass
Woodlands
Missinnippi
Washington
McClellan
Beaton
Sa. m
Port Hudsom
U.S
Browatty
Regimental honors and promotions amid Civil War news
A lengthy dispatch from June 1063 details Maj J Stuart approving orders for horse artillery discipline, enlistment, and notable officers. It covers Private Wendla Song and thirteen others released to Captain Boyd during a raid near Fauquier County, along with summaries of Col. Davis and Gen. Lee's roles, promotions, and battles. It also notes naval movements of U S steamer Tuscarora, and Republican Tennessee recruitment actions by Gov. Brownlow and Gen Grant’s army reports on Jackson operations and railroad actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Smith
Port’ Hudson
Milliken
Heil
Gai Grant
Jackson
Vickeburg
Grierson
Clinton
Moniix
Aivertiver and Register
Sthiat
Vicksburg
Col
Marke
Louisiana
Rogeeraus
Moraykin
Memphis
I Jacks
Mia
Vickabirg
Keirby
Sindh
Gartiaon
Vieksharg
Kirby
Wincararan
Naumure
Majortien
J. Stuart
Wendla Song
Boyd
Tat
New York Cavalry
Satem
Fauquier County
Moselvy
Cavalry Actions and Prisoner Losses Reported in Civil War Dispatch
A battlefield summary notes Confederate cavalry overmatched by Union forces, 60 prisoners captured, praise for Union mounts and mobility. It cites Stahel’s cavalry as a rising force, claims broader impact on future cavalry prestige, and describes movements toward Warrenton and Centreville with cautious optimism and logistical caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Stoneman
Gar. Stabel
Ilta
Stahel
Ltstance
Lotc Row
Warrenton
Hreniewille
Capt
Kancoione
Weashington
Centreville
Reveu Wulee
Desperate Action As Union Forces Engage Rebels At River Bank
An eyewitness report from Warrenton Junction describes a Wednesday clash where Gen Pleasanton sent a flag to Gen Stuart seeking access for surgeons to tend the wounded and recover dead. Stuart refused, claiming the dead were buried and prisoners sent to Richmond. The Union volley and artillery frustrated Rebel efforts, with heavy losses on both sides, multiple captures including Gen Stuart’s rear guard, and many batteries and men driven back along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montierite
Patladelphia Bulfetin
Fawreswr Ky
Monticello
Jamestown Road
Lo'elork
Toth Oso
7Th Ohio Cavalry
Werts
Monsentto
Pogentn
Carter
Cul
Kauty
Oniu
Low
Tahitis
Caster
Ohio Cavalry
Gurrard
Kroven
Taylor
Hbipp
Cumberland
Joes
Col
Rabby
Lok
Carmo
Bt Cloud
Vicksburg
Uening
Yazoo
Jometon
Viego
Milliken's Bend
Young
Warrenton Junction
Washington
Pleasanton
Stuart
Start
Richmond
Kieh
Gregg
Calere
Beth Eicor
Maryland Regin
Maine
1St
Newaterney
Ted Pestiny Vata
Martin's
Uh News & Battery
Wynuban
Evory
Case of Acting Provost Marshal Major Constable Disposed
On June 12 1963 in Baltimore the prosecution of Major Constable former Acting Provost Marshal was terminated on a technical error in the indictment. The court did not rule on the merits of the case regarding about $3000 allegedly retained from Rebel prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baisinoun
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Virginia
North and
Rem. Hooker
Wasninova
Phiiley
Reppahannock
Lae
Ebella
Munke
Tom of
Pegrum
Reel
Fitz Hugh Lee
Brandy Bastion
Hooker
Gras Russell
Lnte
Alesandria
Churchill
Ha Cov
Meterwr Ags
Wren
Petef Geetien
Peay
Atonroea
Heverly
J. Morgesiaier
U.K
Ania
Beate Pennays
Wer Department ‘ Information Ite
Heise Bet
Sj Gru
Couck
Saar
Abd
Moschy
Purewit
Waavisoros
Fugey
Hoolesville
Maryland
Leesburg
Curtace Mill
Goone Creek
London County
Fortress Monror
Monroe
Fridey
Jone
New-York
Jobn J. Mulford
City Point
Bbe
Lading
Elvillane
Tannes Sparkier
New York
Willian Whilden
Baltimore
Majorien
Dix Wed
Bratt
Turk River
Eeamer
Parragut
Pemberton
Gen. Grant
N.Y. Tribune
Washinpton
Ohio
Tod
John A. Bingham
Admirat
Pati
Farragut
Adrian Dahl
Admiral Dahlgren
Admiral Foote
Navy-Yant
Charleston
Gol
Wao
Birney
Philadelphia
Purpow
Baw Mining Board
Tistey
Briguiler
Casey
Lowe
Col. Turner
Lows
Love
Mand
Davenport
Pat Ander
Wits Bender
Newson
Leon
Lew-Orlenne
General Hospitale
Hrairie du Chien
Fort * Snelling
Wemeptel
T. ¥.C. Wodd
Indiana
Coarte-Machial
Hugh
Norvell
Jacob Verphy
Andrew Shafer
Hugh Shaw
Thamou
Peurioun
Sasugneres
Fildey
Boston
Fingmnerr
Sewell
HL. Dabenase
New Jersey
Valu
Furenwardice
Usla
Euarey
Heroine
Boekierud
Italy
Bevjamin G
Beriion
Mississippi
Vicksburg -Wallace
Crwerane
Fritag
Sen
Willandigham
Morton Ransfer
Hebel
A. of m
Carisma
Biblay
Tem
Guy
Morton
Indianis
Chae
Ludians
Thompson
Indianapolis
Ruch County
Surebal Stoves
Clayfields
Whiteiver Township
Treasury
Micksnippi
Grant
St. Louia
Cincinnati
Nassau
Mary Murrin
Johnwn
Ater Peon
Baurwonm
Fortress Monroe
Fort Delaware
Cmeera
Boan Woewens
Cape Henry
Ailee
Virginia
Fortress Mouroe
Furmet
Gem Dix
Semmes
Alabama
Crete
Reese
Iea
B. Stuart
Col. Davis
Benj. F. Davis
N.Y. Y
Stonewall Jackson
Hayle Wan
Sade
Wilkesnabarg
Geoasal
Antuvator Tua U
Nnce
Was
A. Parkers Lest
Futine Odor
HE Hie
Haber
Saree
Micvard
Tuoors von
Obic
Ucla
Michigan. Gov
Nour
Bla
Ett Grant
Fel
Apovel Johansetens Hw
Tree Pigit
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!