Pepin Gousin Gorse. FITIE Wis. May 17 1862
Summary of News reports Arkansas nearly clear of rebel troops notes reinforcements to Corinth but army on half rations fire at Troy N Y threatens city cavalry and forts move toward Corinth from Fort Wright rumors of Memphis fleet origin doubtful. Sizable train arrives at Atlanta to Ottawa Madison prison plan and New Orleans surrender details with losses to rebel flotilla. Senate passes Homestead bill and general appropriations for education and farms.
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Arkansas
Peauregard
Corinth
Troy
Fort Wright
Chicago Tribune
Madison
Williamsburg
New Orleans
Mississippi
U.S. Senate
Body Found Near Bay City Identified Drowning Victim
The body of a man about 45 to 50 years old was found among Lake Pepin driftwood near Bay City. He wore a black satin coat and gray pants, carried a silk vest and a wallet with a fifty cent piece, and a door key among other items. The papers were sent to the Prescott Journal office.
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Bay Ciry
Lake Pepin
Sras
Dr. Cook
Afton
Prescott Journal
Bay City
OG. R. Cyrer
West Point Style Battle Dispatch From Yorktown Peninsula
A Civil War era note from Williamsburg dated May 6 reports heavy fighting before dark near rebel works, Union forces under Porter Longstreet and Steuart, and later gains around Brooksburg. Casualties cited include 1600 killed or wounded and 690 wounded with prisoners. Guerrilla activity disrupts pickets as lines shift and morale stiffens.
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Wasurxoron
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Porter
Longstreet
Stearney
Alm
A. P. Wall
Leteher
Brodricksburg
Wacviah
Neds
Trea
Age
Magnificent Charge of Hancock's Brigade at Virginia
Graphic account details Hancock's brigade charging rebels amid heavy skirmish fire near a battery at New Manassas Virginia. Two regiments advanced three quarters of a mile under fire, bayonet clash drove rebels to flee, 145 prisoners and nearly 500 casualties reported. Rebels driven back at Columbus Bridge east of the Shenandoah after detachment actions led by Col. Foster. Foster ambushed, then withdrew in good order. enemy did not pursue.
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Hancock
New Manucer
Columbus Bridge
Shanandoah
Foster
Preytiss
Wisconsin
Reguss Limeels
Gol Alen
Ren & Vaneral
Adjutant Sabin
Pair Child
Connol
Col Alien
Chak
Norfolk Surrenders After Union Landing and Assault
General Wool lands 5,990 troops near Norfolk and advances on the city. Rebels burn a bridge at Jannin Creek before a march to five miles inland. Norfolk and its navy yard fall to Union forces with Gen Viele named military Governor.
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Fuller
War Department
Jort Jackson
Moxreas
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Wool
Chage
Jannin Creek
Ger
Viele
Ha Atty
Guy
Huger
Naval engagement details from an unrecovered 19th century page
Fragmentary OCR describes a Civil War era naval battle with ironclad gunboats, mentions eight ships with four reportedly thickets of steamers, indicates Union and Confederate forces and a confrontation lasting about an hour, but many names and specifics are unreadable.
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Ererasisi
Sime T
Wisconsin Regiments at Pittsburg Landing Recall Fight
The piece recounts Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missouri units at Pittsburg Landing led by Gen Prentiss. It details picket actions, heavy enemy assault, and nearly half the 18th Wisconsin captured or wounded. Col Alban and Lieut Col Fairchild are cited for leadership amid severe losses.
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Beall
Milles
Min
Kershaw
Wisconsin
Col. Allen
Breckenridge
Tennessee
Mississipi
Savannah
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