The Latest News from the War in 1864
The Telegraph discusses Allied and Confederate hopes for swift victories as winter sets in, praises Union perseverance, and warns of conspiracies within the government. It cites Governor Johnson of Tennessee, questions Buell and McClellan’s loyalties, and reports absenteeism and desertion concerns in the Army of the Potomac.
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Jebus
Stites
Knights of the Golden Circle
Aneco
Louisville Sherrins
Teal
Free States
Urwkan
Wight
Johson
Tenn
Buell
Broge
Tennessee
McClellan
Patterson
Stowe
Jeff
Mtavia
Beauregard
Floyd
Jackson
Avernor Johnson
Maj. Key
New England
Virginia
McCellan
Ufivers
Howe
Guenthc
McClellen
Marel
de Isy
Tran
War letter from Wat. M. Hopson details Knoxville raids and camp life
The letter from Wat. M. Hopson, 1st Sergeant of the 92d U.S. Vol. describes march from Kanawha valley toward Charleston, rebel movements near Lewisburg, and the hardships of raw troops. He critiques administration, notes contractor profiteering, praises officers like Cal Van Vorhes and Major Smith, and laments missing supplies, shelter, and regular rations while expressing hope for peace and brighter times. A second item reports shipment of relief goods by the Wurtland Soldiers Aid Society to aid wounded and hospital care, listing items and thanking contributors.
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Federa Cox
Lighthurn
Kanawha
Mt. Pleasant
Qet
Chatterton
Ganley
Lewisburz
Uliouet
Jeff
Davis
Alother
Muviga
Gorporal Cook
Fros Rutland
Charleston
Elnar
Cal
van Vorhes
Pearing
Major Smith
Wat
M. Hopsox
Lst
Pho Yoverny Weekly Telegeaph
Rerayn
Yelegeaph
Wutland
Cincinnati Sanitary Commission
Harrisonville
Salem Township
Eiselstein & Swallow
Rutland
A. E. Parner
War in the South with Negro Troops Aid
A Civil War account describes a Darlington expedition up Sapelo River and St Simons to recruit and deploy African American troops from South Carolina and New York units. Capt. Budd and Col. Beard lead volunteers in assaults on salt works, plantations, and enemy pickets, capturing slaves, arming fighters, and reporting high morale among black soldiers despite heavy fire.
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Uleip
Saxtin
Darlington
Crandell
Georgia
Fernandina
Florida
Jottain
South Carolina Volunteers
Cylonel Q. Beard
48Th
New York Volunteers
St .Simonds
Trowbridge
Hunter Regiment
Tt Sruthlina
Jnd Deesses
Beard
Humber
Port Clinch
Cylonelich
Susane
Alan
Bear
Saxtune
Row Bridge ¥ Company
Colored Harps
Ainty
Bell River
Plorida
St. Mary's
Colmy
King's Bay
Ture
Butler's Island
Darien
Walker
St. Simond’s Island
St. Catherines
Theevss
Sapelo River
Ule
Jis Mpen de
Budd
Potumska
Sapelo
Warshes
Aml
Charles Hopkins
Anchorage
Reuben King
Lin Ware Melad
Abuvena
Col Beard
Daniel McDonald
McDonald
Col. Beard
Bown
Nou
Sreauen Poromaxa
William Bopp
Sam Miller
Guna
Potomska
Colonel B
Tha Rivera
Volusbie
Aluilny Ul Tie
Judea
Port Pulaski
Beaufort
Saxton
North
Gen
Mitchell
Earth
Meaven
Washington
P.S
Letter From the Camp at Nov 9 1562 Telegrah
Soldier letter from Camp Gacrer dated November 9 1562 describes bivouac two miles above Gunley, picket duty under towering mountains, and back story of Capt Cooper and the Vo BE 22d Regiment. It notes railroad patrols near Marietta and Gallipolis and seeks news from loved ones and friends.
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Ceimeros
Camp Gacrer
Telegraph
Cooper
Meigs
United States
Sam
Gunley
Friands
Capt. Coopers Co
Marietta
Gallipolis
Sheriff Sale Notices Across Mei County in December 1862
Public notices announce executions by Mei County court directing the sale of two parcels. J. J. White and Hallister & Curtis oversee the sales, listing properties in Ireland Town and Pomeroy with details of lot lines, dimensions, and sale terms at the court house door in December 1862.
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Sherif
Maguire
Meiga
Itarland
Towsahipy
Maguires
Vourstiowe
Paweray
Mo Ciuck
Pomeray
Frant and
Sycamore Aiveut
Prout
Sycamore Street
Dm. Lowrey
Hollister & Curtis
Tule
Cass
Whites
Aaid
John I. Davin
IL Ubilds& Co
J.J. White
Bratton
Weary Bartels
Davi
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Luvoluck
A. Li
Surigase
Low No. 10
Henry Barleis
Davis & Craven
Bulten
Omi
Steige County
Perbate
Meherga McCormack
Alt Giles
Decembue
A.B
Dida Kirkendall
Hwextate
Miles Kirkendall
Josiah Simpson
Amanda Wilbwrger
Descauber
Lovelock
A.M
George 1
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A. Plants
Wmnipan
Angof
Luke Ples
Savannah
Mobile
Vicksburg
Rn Srevere
Stordins
Parson Brownlow
Thos Shet
Uere
Imen
Counig
Uray
Ony
Cin
la Moult Fantiete
Duckson
Lamur
Anit
Ellavis Ohi
East
Childlers
Xexve
Negrees
Endy
Entues
Angean Faenesiouane Windsiay
Fredericksburg
Uoaleidgn
Huabell
BB. Smith
Pemeroy
Queenswae
Lingh
Ireet
George
Court Street
Cy Ay
Transportation
Ewieliamsus Coueoumers Nalgene
Baltimore & Obie
Omerdy
Balyinoie
Poiladelita
Digpatel
Rivie Freight
Williamson, Gumbertt & Co
Ohio R. Re
Civebitiati
Uarkerabuer Amd
Marietta Repalar
Izetta
H. Wempsteal
Foltorne
Louvas Parkerabuer Seary
Mormmroy
Bobdley
Vomeroy
Regalry
Cincionati
Onio
BLAGH
HEL
Waretorka
Marietta Evors
Telat
Humerny
Evry
Pusaa
Joray
Pomuras
IPE Us
O. Ming Pal Lodge
Regilar
Odie Fellowes
Ainry
Evuyitunit Court
Mtrouts
W. Downie
IFAM
Ie New “National
Cinethauls
Te Snelline Eaigma
Mobark
Tsapepala
neTuhita
Peter
Met
Atul
Cheesenmans
Beseman
America
Druggtats
K. B. Hutchings
Cedar St
New York
Ty D. Herd
Ana A. Berroma
Ty Hugg
Jeno
Llovins
Cannas
California
Gulinda
England
France
Cuba
War Department
Maryland
Insana
Gel Nol
Huell
the Tribune
Pennsylvania
Lloyd's Great
Mississipps
RIVEX
Aviuyl
Barkard Wan
Bowen
Mianissinpi River Pilots
St. Lnamy Mo
Mexico
Couiches
Luton
Pelee
Grim Shoal
Pureane Ae Navy
Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy
Wien
Pames Fuuot
Roy Collanon
Huntley
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