23 Nov 1861
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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1861
Page
3
A historic printed verse by James E. Spratley extols patriotism and calls loyal citizens to defend the union. The piece references Washington and Lincoln era themes, urging unity against traitors and urging enlistment and sacrifice for liberty and the nation. The text repeats refrains of come go with me and loyalty to the stars and stripes.
A compendium of Civil War era items reports on officers and men at Leavenworth, a Washington letter on southern moves, McClellan’s plan alignment, and Captain Chapin's brief restoration. New Orleans confirms loyalty punishments. a quip compares soldiers to fashionable ladies. The Rhode Island arrives with Fort Pickens, Key West, and Port Royal dates. no new prizes, Wilson’s squad defended. Zouaves’ health noted as excellent.
A long, garbled collection of Civil War notes reports Capt. Burchard attacking Capt. Hays, Col. Jennison’s movement into Independence, battles near Bristol, fortifications at Norfolk, and fleet movements. Updates mention Gen. Lee leaving Virginia, Union troops at Washington, and rumors of Don Banks and others, with several summaries of local and regional actions across multiple states.
A dated letter from Charleston dated October 34 via Havana to an English recipient recounts deteriorating conditions, collapsed business prospects, and starvation provisions, with no signs of improvement forthcoming.
General Order No 1 from Headquarters Missouri Department orders that reports and returns required by Army Regulations be sent to Headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Signed by I W Halleck Acting General U S Army. Covers Missouri Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Arkansas and Kentucky west of the Cameron River. Dated November 14 161.
Fragmentary Civil War oath form from Jefferson County Kentucky 1861 requiring loyalty to the United States Constitution and Kentucky. It bars aiding rebels and notes the oath sworn before a provost marshal with a pass to move south along railroad lines.
Classified ad note outlines rates and terms for liberal advertisers. Mentions a one week rate of 100 dollars and general conditions for ads. No specific names or dates provided.
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