Peace Conference at Fortress Monroe and Reb Demands
President Lincoln and Seward met rebel commissioners at Fortress Monroe for a four hour interview. Rebels insisted on recognition of the Confederacy as a precondition to any negotiations, while Lincoln demanded United States authority over all territory. cabinet members concluded no peace was possible without such recognition. Reports note the exchange was cordial but the core dispute remained irreconcilable, with a renewed war outlook likely.
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New-York Times
Lincoln
Seward
Fortress Monroe
Benano
Brrmens
Homner
Campyett
Washington
Buate
Bewarp
Fortrese Monroe
BenaRko
Confederate States
United States
Lixcolm
Itiasula
FassenpEn
Treasury Department
Beate
City of New-York
Financea
Wassmorox
Liscos
Sswano
Stoke
Shipboard
Hampton Roads
Rome
Union
Confederacy
Ada
Bisra
Richmond Offciers
Biam $S
Mesars
Unlo
Caplie
Lex
Davis
Simcony
Bounty
Denison
Volos
Associated Presb. Walmsgrom
Tate
Richmond
Terue
Tienda
Savannah
New York
Boston
Ray and
Barpard
Mever
Pafapeco
Striking & Torpedo
Coasleston Harbor
Grovas
Important Cavalry Movement Southward in 1865
Correspondence from the Chicago Journal reports a large transfer of military transport along the Ohio and rivers to support an army in the South. It notes plans for a major base change by General Thomas and a forthcoming cavalry advance into Alabama to seize Montgomery Selma and Mobile, with Nashville noting potential troop reinforcements and river operations. The piece links these movements to broader strategizing and enemy whispers of surprise operations.
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Chicago Journal
Alcamera
Ohio
Cumberland
Tennessee
Tsowas
Nashville
Journal
Enya
Alabama
Hoon'yarmen
Montgomery
Selma
Mobile
Taowad
Allie
Geo
Canar
Houp
Army of the James Engaged Near Petersburgh Firing Reported
The Army of the James reports movement toward Petersburgh with afternoon firing and possible mortars. Hospital clearings relocate patients to City Point General Hospital. A prisoner exchange agreement is said to be arranged by the President and Seward. The alien bill moves toward becoming law. Descriptions of Danville Road damage imply shortages in Richmond and impending famine.
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City Point General Hospital
Efse
Gomera
Wasuixoron
Seward
Bee
Monroe
Norfolk
Richmond
Sherman Campaign Movements Across Coastal Lines
A Civil War era update describes Union columns marching from Port Royal toward Charleston and Augusta with reports of Sherman’s approach on Branchville and Savannah. It notes naval events, fires, shortages, and the broader pressure on South Carolina’s rail and river routes as Union forces press toward the heart of the Confederacy.
Question of arming the slaves sparks Confederate debate
Special dispatch from Richmond papers discusses slave soldiers as a potential factor in preserving the Confederacy. It argues emancipation is unlikely and emphasizes devotion to independence, with calls to repurpose resources to sustain the army and prepare for possible measures if needed.
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New-York Times
Wasumoron
Banday
Fab
Richmond
Washington
Philadelphia Inquirer
Richmond Enquirer
Legislative Reserve
Europe
South
Rebel View Of Bherman's March
From the Richmond Dispatch Feb 3 no official intelligence on Saxatian movement. Semi official reports suggest a column on Augwata along the South bank of the Savannah River. Reported forces could threaten Branchville and Augusta as Yankee papers claim large armies. The aim appears to keep pressure on Richmond and disrupt Northern Virginia. Charleston and Branchville are key objectives for potential operations. Some detachments are said to have moved toward the Gulf and Chesapeake regions in reinforcement efforts.
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Berel
Richmond Enquirer
Tnowas
Geant
Richmond
Banti
Baltimore and Ohio
Deen
Spoka
Washington
Metle
Coariravam Dapagrurst
Tar Socro
Ednesday
Feo. 1
Isos
Sazamas
Georgia
Branchville
Augusta
Columbia
Charleston
Borzuan
Geo. Foures
Anow
Charleston Harbor
Baa
Virginia
South Carolina
Lee
Sherman
Troman
Sarawan
Grarr
Satswam
The
James
Tennessee
Carolina
Vuotll
Toowas
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Lyochburgh
Bopalasa
Sixtuan
Bamman
Berkwam
Taoxas
East
Bristol
New River
Sromeman
Guanr
Sean
Lyochbnne
Thomas
Viraimia
Thane
Brancehville
Richmond Whig
Army OF Tennessee
Nashville
Atlanta
Agato
Berny
Cenarueton
Aken
Luxauan
Aelrmaron
Richmond Dispatch
Saxatian
Augwata
Squth Bank
Savannah River
Thie
Auguris
Auguste
Campas
Virania
Caroling
South
Gulf
Taoman
Mississippi River
Harpers Perry
Chesapeake
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Peace Conference
Hichonihé Sentinal
Faiaraharan Agi
Pias
Geo. Grant
Ines
Wiss
Gov. Bosneop Johnson
O’laren
Exchanges Bureau
Col
Hancock
Ghanr
Gracefus
Commonsionera 6
Gen. Gaawr
Steemer
Sreraane
Attenols
Steraens
Col'haroen
Comonizal
Baxtar
Orous
Corfax
Harce
Hostilies
Thomas’ Infantry
Army OF the James
Petersburgh
Washinaton
Appomattor
Mis
Charleston, Augusta
Richmana Papers
Fulton
Warren
Port Royal
8.C
United States Quartermaster
Pythisia
Hvan Jounsvon
Chautauqua County
N.Y
Aympip
Monaos
George Leary
Dawina
Hilton Heag
Axpanson
Sasawan
Ssuswan
South Caralbe
Jan.a
Twentieth Army Corps
Robertaville
Bavannah
Fhar
Salkehatchie
Wolfe'’s Point
Skirwmien
King's Creek
White's Point
Eli
McPhersonville
Pocotaligo
Atlanta Ga
North Carolina
Cres Poury
Sant- Binet
North End Bogih
Fort Monroé
Parker
Anogara
Averive Fer- Diwakp
Voxormay
Hanis
Chicago
Berlin and
Hamburgh
Warra
Prussia
H. Cravensanis
Prasatan Canaul
New-York
Gors
Mississsippi
California
Kt Bee
Gor. Foors
Mississippi
New Orleans
Pescagouls
Mabdile
Fort Gaiges
New Orneans
Abio Island
Lee Jeff
Dayin
Lunz
Congress
Senate
Mor Og
Gee
Jemied
Gea
Benate
Gus
Rishmond Sentinel
Las
Oldsena
Beauregard
Buavasesss
Audren
Bherman
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