Ambrotype of dead soldier found on Gettysburg field
Miscellany notes a Union soldier who died at Gettysburg clutching an ambrotype showing three children. The image is sent to Philadelphia for identification, with a plea that the family of the fallen hero be found. Also recounted are solemn deathbed funeral scenes, a widow’s long journey, and a life-lesson on temperance and honesty.
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To Use Military Committees of Ohio Letter 1860
A dated 1 Nov 1860 message to Ohio Military Committees explains the state quota for the President's call for 300,000 troops, details apportionment by township and ward, and outlines plan to recruit volunteers for field regiments with promotions for existing officers and tied benefits. The note covers efficiency, veteran pairing, and treasury savings.
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Ohio Governor appeals for more enlistments and warns of draft
Gov. Davis Top appeals to residents to enlist additional troops as a January draft looms if quotas are not met. The War Department letter outlines bounties for volunteers and recruits, with $108 for nine months service, $302 for a never-serving recruit, and $79 paid at enlistment. Recruits may choose regiments. failure to meet quotas could trigger a township draft. The governor thanks supporters and urges continued aid to sustain the Union.
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Northwest Fur Trade in the Northwest and St Paul Market
A St Paul Daily Press clipping details the season’s Northwestern fur trade, listing totals of pelts by species and value. Bison, wolves, bears, red fox, otters, muskrat, and mink dominate the figures, with prices ranging from two to ten dollars and rare blue fox pelts fetching twenty five dollars.
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Washington Irving and the Royal Pair of France note
Washington Irving writes of travels and encounters with the Empress and Emperor of France in a published letter. The piece recalls his guest at his cottage in India and a childhood moment with Granada memories amid a Missouri border county crime report about a 15-year-old boy aided by his mother in killing two guerrillas attempting to enter a house.
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