Surrender rumors and postwar news from the Patented War era
The issue reports that plans for surrender negotiations between Generals Sherman and Johnston were rejected by Washington, with Grant ordered to proceed. It notes Sherman’s later surrender of Confederate forces to Sherman and Cumberland Gap’s post. The piece claims rebellion is collapsing east of the Mississippi, with Texas still resisting confinement. It also mentions the planned national day of penitence and mourning for President Lincoln.
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Eberman
Johnston
Waalington
Grant
Shormasy
Raliogh
Robaston
Sherman
Gendral Sharman
Lae
Cumberland Gap
Mississippi
Taylor
Texas
Robols
Thale
Vonnston Anzious
Datsy Fardoy
New York
Johnson
West
Arsey
Euroline
Tennesase
Army of North
Benga
Army of
South Carolina
Georgia
Floridas
Har’ Idden
Genpeal Howell Cobb
Mission
Dick Taylor
Tahonon
Dell Dai
Dasa
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Johnaton
Government Securities and New Capitalist Interest Rise
The piece notes increased demand for government stocks and a surge in subscriptions to new issues, driven by foreign investors and American banks. It argues this shifts market dynamics, raises premiums, and prompts inquiries into currency, credit, and government finance effects on the national economy.
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United States
England
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Cauar
New York
Curtin House
London
News of the Dat Surrender Up Moser and Lincoln Assassination
The April 1865 Washington dispatches report General Johnston surrendering to General Sherman at Berryville after talks with General Hancock and Lee's forces seeking reorganization, while Lincoln’s death triggers city mourning and major security measures. Reports of Booth’s assassination, the ensuing pursuit, and federal actions follow, detailing martial law posture, guard elevations, and a nation at war’s end.
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New York
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Berryville
Hancock
Lee
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Catia
Johnston
Johnson
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Herald
Forwell
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Ale
Lincoln
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Norte
Union Appriessers
United States
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Vance
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Pariah
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Leck
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Devin
Prapary
Yale Fifa
Sherman
Ming
Raleigh
Ape
Mkhr
Mnahhpiart City
United Statos
Abrahamn Lincoln
Bry Poe
Virginia
Beward
Yaw
Tain
Pervs Capabie
Fale
Lingitis
Dora
Thors
Sharman
Iom
Darger
Booth Captured and Harrold Detained After Farm Barn Clash
Reports from Washington dated April 27 describe Union forces capturing John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice David Harrold after a confrontation in a Maryland barn near Port Royal. Booth was mortally wounded and Harrold taken prisoner. details include a dramatic firefight, Booth’s death, and Harrold’s subsequent imprisonment. The bulletin also notes related investigations by investigators Corbett and Conger, updates on Seward’s condition, and brief war office directives.
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Canada
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Washington
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Tara
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Harrold
Baer
Staxray
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Apell
Boutoo Corbett
Jay
Fleury Garrett
Port Royal
Bowling Green
Jet
Harold
Daak
Tina
Wornd
Coelinn
David C. Harrold
Dave Barcus
Sapty
Ts City
Charlotte Hall
Mary's County
Lald
Navy Yard
Dave Harrold
Ie Beit
Wolf
Richmokd
Mexander Sharp
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Whig
Yaya
Hiv Beer
Westmanter
Richmond
Organiae
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Booth Eatre
Ohio
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Sultana
Wight
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Be Louia
New Orleans
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Neue Tag Innen
William Paberr
Mata
Auved
Clemons
Indy
Fort Pickering
J. N. Zetfne
Ohio Infantry
W. Dake
Ohio Trientba
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Ghia
Thatchar
Maley
Expreas
Missing names and addresses in May notices misspelled
A garbled OCR list of names and notices from a May date appears incomplete. The fragment mentions individuals such as Brooks and Willie Hannon among others, plus a farm reference near Jeffersonville and references to advertisements or proclamations.
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Pommroye ‘Hin
Adivertheod
Brooks
Willie Hannon
Francie M
Butcher
Apsle C. — Mardin
Bora
Toate Arellanbot
Maribe Kennedy
Tobsanee Halliday
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United States of America
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