Abandoned Lands Proclamation on Treasure Department Duties
Historic notice from Washington June 27 1805 outlines Treasury and War Department orders on abandoned lands and freedmen. It details restrictions on commerce, transfer rules, and officer duties to secure property, with timelines for closing moves east and west of the Mississippi and directions to return funds and records. The document directs reporting to the Commissioner of Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands and specifies asset custody and disposal procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waanexoron
D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
War Department
Treasury Department
United Beater
Mississippi
United Mater
United States
Treasury
Washington
Sizthi
Iit
Beafust
H. A. Risley
Cumtome
Hisley
Reagan Bhins, Addressed To the Secretary of
The
Warbington City
PARDONS AND MILITARY NOTES FROM WASHINGTON
Special dispatch from Washington reports limited presidential pardons, with twelve granted so far and more awaiting signature. Details cover land grants, freedmen affairs, and military movements across Virginia, Minnesota swamp lands, and arrangements for Fourth of July celebrations.
Richmond in 1865 City Election Preparations
From Richmond Virginia June 26 1865 political organizers prepare for a July governor ordered city election. Rumors center on Foxoph Mayo as a candidate with campaigns and cards while oath requirements for voters are outlined amid postwar military reassignments and troop movements in Richmond and nearby garrisons.
New-York commission evolves school and fire department links
A late 19th century meeting in New York City, attended by commissioners including Brown Pickney and Devereaux, discusses connecting education and municipal services. The gathering, held by the New York City department, touches on fire alarm offices and the Female College at a local venue as part of broader civic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doers
Thorwtay
Meera
Brown
Pickney
Devereaux
New-York
Laren
Vito
New York City
Ford
Hlvira
The Seven-Thirties Subscriptions Report
The document lists subscription details for the Seven Thirty Low account with various names and figures. It references a Redownd Hank of Cidoree and mentions a fraudulent amount around $100 with unclear participant names and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaproray Jay Cooke
United States
Silmens
Hank
Covanian
Issimvislual
Wea
Arrival of Gen Weltzel and Texas Expedition movements
From New Orleans a special correspondent reports Major General Godfrey Weitzel and staff arrived by steamer Crescent, left for Brazos Santiago after a Friday evening stay, as Union forces in Texas concentrate. Granger assumes command with Galveston headquarters. Captain Caster arrives to take cavalry command heading toward Houston. Gen Sheridan to Galveston for inspection. Banks rumor of possible Canby transfer. logistics and coal water supply tied to Forts Galveston and Morgan. extensive vessel list arriving at Galveston with units bound for interior Texas.
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Weltzel
Texas
Bendemvent
Granger
Caster
Sheridan
Galveston
Banke
Herren
New Onteann
Jane
Godfrey Weitzel
Crescent
Brazos Santiago
Fortress Monroe
Mobile Bay
Branca Santina
Indianalla
Coryea Christi
Fort Galves
Foot Division Crescent
New Cambria
Western Metropalin
Pire City
Hank
Eh Avon
Whdeaton
Thetis
Galoes
Morgan
Thia City
Gordon Granger
Texan
Cabtar
Alexandria
Red River
Willanareh
Houston
American
Geo. Sheridan
Banks
Gen. Canby
New Orleans
War Department
Fragmented 1965 Atlantic steamer and prison notes
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a July 24 1965 report with mentions of the U S steamer Fulton bound for New York via Hilton Head and New Orleans, prison notes from Fortress Monroe about G C Clay and Dr Craven, and various scattered names including Davis Hesuregard and Ike Fulton. The text shifts through garbled phrases about passengers, health, and ship incidents without coherent narrative.
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Dav Foulness Mowner
U.S
Fulton
Hilton Head
Bown
New York
Sato Wise Guesenger
Davis
Hesuregard
Washington
Ike Fulton
Jott
Connecticut
New Orleans
New-York
Clarke
Mississippi
Hilton Mead
Hampton Hospital
Malibawers
Teesav
Meiers
Niehaia
Dak Carroll
Catotlon Uebeady Boa
Itis’ Norte
Fortress Monroe
G. C. Clay
Rioky
Bancroft Nitoula
Clatra
John Alitehal
Mitchel
Farewell Order of Gen Meade and Savannah Reflections
The Savannah letter recounts Gen Meade’s farewell order from the Army of the Potomac and reflects on the war’s end, surrender, and civilian recovery. It describes Savannah’s streets, trees, and parks, notes scarce money, supply shortages, and rail disruption, and discusses freedmen, planter relations, and postwar franchise debates.
Conflict of Authority in Philadelphia Amid Military Writ Case
A writ of habeas corpus challenges local and military authorities in Philadelphia. The contested authority centers on control over detainees, with both civil and military figures asserting jurisdiction in the disputed case. Local officials contend their power extends to the custody and legal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Communiskatt Wakaon
Confederates Flocking to Mexico Amid Rio Grande Affairs
An 1865 era report from Mexico details Confederate arrivals and schemes led by Duke Gwin. It notes arms purchases in the United States, emigration direction for Sonora and Tamaulipas, and tension along the Brownsville area with French support anticipated. Capt. Page and Stonewall officers seek service and a ram sale to the Imperial Government is discussed.
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Lex Republic of
Ehlet
Brownsville
Browneville
Teinnig
Majin Ware
Brown
Confedersten Art
Mexico
Gwin
Maximtilan
Sonora
Chkuabus
Durango
Tamaulipas
Page
The 40th New York Regiment Arrives for Pay
The 40th New York Regiment arrived at Battery Barracks at 9 AM and, after breakfast, moved to Hart's Island for pay. Officers listed include Major General Smith and Lieutenant Taylor. The unit prepared for seven days of campaigns across major Civil War battles as part of the Army of Virginia. Also noted are the New York Independent Battery and various other regiments with their destinations and status. A separate incident mentions Miss Munson's homicide inquiry near Cronn, with a young woman and driver involved.
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Racunoxo
Foxoph Mayo
Jong
Richmond
Taku Card
Union
Tobiason
Bow
John Minor Butte
Wad Jntenda
Col
Masay
Alexandria
Strother
Hart Ald
Hart
7Th Regiment
National Guard
New-York
Castle ‘Thunder
Fiest
Fonter
Pennsylvania
New York
Maine
Connecticut
Tilinola
Vermont
Maxenchusetts
Mampahhire
Sth
Menchester
Cherterfeld
William
Rhode Island
McKena Toorly Kauta
Masetts
Columbia
Manchester
New-York Mounted
Fredericksiorg
Beate
Kaew HS
Moana Linerysane
Savanxatt
Savannah
Walla
Wleys
Gulf Railroad
Georgis Central i
Wayneaborough
Central
Pat
Bever
Gertio
Lund
New
Ulm
Massa
Kenellion
Justin
Ulan
New-York (Mozart
Battery Barracks
Teland
Bera du Ien
Pieid Gud
Aioe MM
Canoga Eam
Marea Piret
F Dalley
D—Papia
Wil
Warner
Ch Apain
George W. Chamberlein
Parront Nichiae Keler
Cy F
Sir Murphy
Frees Auuice
Kira Wittisburg
Washington
Nfernoot Mae
New Yorke
Te Indien Bd
United
Auenne
Huey
Mito Heat
Lut
Af Ogeere
Tamra Lewis
Lient
Calvin A. Mea
Willian
Ad Deere
Cannon
Dobn It Lael
Aessurgeons
Fire Larat
Pureteliants Db
Adee Jo
Wivetel Beat
Lowis
Lacey
Pevaton
Picot Liety Hy Be Malley
Wires Liout
Metgieon
AL Halloway
Secont
Gibbons Co
Coulter
Seow Lente
Alles
Disks
Mekra
Clark
Kasben Kuline
Mt. Murray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tribune
Wamurseton
B. Howard
A. B.A
England
Bar
Bavitary Commission
McGowan
Taf
Signal Corps Hospital
D. J. Castleman
LS Joyner
John Freeland
Dol
West Virginia
Georgia
Louisiana
Minnesota
Swami Landa
General Land Office
Marian
Forest City
Mendenson
Wibnetingo
St. Peters
Meas Ores
Taylor's Falls
Saxton
How
Virginia
Viregiv
J. D. Ingersoll
Interior Department
Grant
Gen. Grast
Lee
R. B. Lee
Carsonville
Re. Rae Ewrueer
Impoband Dollar Claure
Richand Won
Johnson
I. G. Faut
Lincoln
Lassntes
Colored People's National Lincoln Monument Association
Peesblentisch Twaneion
Mapue-Gon
Hunter Hackingly
Jiev
Jono Pierpont
Morey
Mosby
Lave
Culpepper
Cape Moore Lave
Batt
Repidan
Biehmend
Orange and Alexandria
Hall Kan
Mearrow
Od Hattic
Rand
Wauuseron
Frealdeut
Hebel MujucGen
Edward Downwon
Livatenants
Ingratiam
Baltimore
Maltoore
Fahne Taylor
Pyhuriale
Issate
Lafayetin
Taylor
Alan Hivermite
Abe
Buperi
Remy
Benelven
Nour
Eafurtalla
Tikows
Joners
Boston
New-Orleans
Ternon
Louislan
Arizure
Leeratagh
Cnuaaid
Kens Montior
Collin
Dara
Tharaly
Tune
Hikaose
Dean Richioond
Polk Pole
Army OF the Potomac
Gen. Meade
Wasumoroy
Lye
Gioutyabarg
Northern
Virginie
Gkowoe G. Mrabr
A. 8
A. Pare
Rio Grande
Duke Gwin
PRON
Muate Treasury
al Cato
Vomeday
Maaiangt
Astinnd
Boo Mal
Fe Vane
Townasy Biin
C. Wamara
Mise Munnon
Mother Young Iny
Janes
Cronn
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