General Hospital at Post Hospital Measures and Challenges
A visit notes improvised hospital care for Civil War era troops housed in a former storehouse. By Sept 21 the building housed about eighty patients with typhoid fever, dysentery, and measles, amid crowded conditions and poor facilities. Carpenters work to convert spaces. Brigade Surgeon NSBR Derby and Dr Buck guide care amid basic medical shortages.
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General Hospital
Mies
Qurtermaster
Nsbr Derby
Buck
Death of Lieut Edward S Chappel of AY 36th Regiment
Death of Lieut Edward S Chappel of Company AY 36th Regiment at a hospital Wednesday afternoon after illness. He was beloved by his men and respected by officers of the 4th Town and regiment. A funeral pageant eminent and testimonials to his worth were observed. He resided in Engin, India, and his ties to family and comrades were noted.
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Edward S. Chappel
Young
Heers
Horlynases
Engin
Ria
Cunne Ty
Ilindis
Oder
Editors and Printers in the Thirty-Sixth Regiment
Members of the alito tal fraternity are listed as part of the Thirty sixth regiment Titineis Volantesirs. Capt. M. B. Baldwin editor of the Elgin Gazette Kane County Illinois Lisat WH. Claris editor of the Clarion Yorkville Kendall county Jobin J. Moulding editor of Fox River In prisar St Charles Kane County LT John 8. Fairman former editor of Elwood Fred Press Kansan Capt Silas Miller of company B Lieut Orville B Morrill of company and several non commissioned officers and privates are typographical artists. The profession is well represented in the Thirty six.
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Alito Tal Fraternity
Thirty Sixth Regiment
Titineis
M. B. Baldwin
Vowsrang A
Elgin Gazette
Kane County
Tilinois
WH. Claris
Clarion
Yorkville
Kendall
Commandant Col. Dodge Earns Praise for Dignified Leadership
Col G M Dodge of the 4th has gained commendation for affability and quiet attention to all who come with business. His lack of pomp and even temper make him a respected figure at his post.
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G. M. Dodge
Price forces and prisoners move toward river for siege
Reported action at Line Creek and Wet Glass involves fifty attackers with officers captured and sent toward Ta prison camp. Prisoners from Wet Glass and Linn Creek head to Ta with strong guard. Price’s army rumored south of the Cage facing cold, hunger, and exposure, with Gen Johnson possibly to replace Price. Confederate forces retreat toward the center.
Fogus Legislature Meeting Set For November Fourth
Ex governor Jackson is reported to attend the Fogus legislature in Lis where members plan a November fourth meeting to discuss state affairs.
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Fogus
Jackson
Sogus
Lis
Battalion Leader Urges New Volunteers For War
Captain Sutin McFall, renowned among many districts, heads a newly raised battalion of mounted riflemen in U S service. A veteran cavalry officer with years of service, he invites men to enlist under his command, promising strong leadership and experienced guidance for those joining the effort.
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Sutin
Advices to the 16th report Price army on Sugdsby
Reports from Clintonville and surrounding counties describe movements of Price's army near Par pinsville along Garthocs Road. Camp V Walker hosts 5900 men under Ben McCullough. Col B F Walker travels from Lexington wounded and in critical condition. Secretary Chase advances state expenditures by forty percent. letters from Eastern Virginia note 900 rounds and twenty five cannons in Accomac. Rebels in Washington County Maryland aided by southern Delaware allies seized muskets from Georgetown Arsenal.
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Price
Sugdsy
Clintonville
Ce‘ar County
Tvents
Par Pinsville
Garthocs
Usue
Ben. McCullough
Walker
B. F. Walker
Legislaiie
Cedar County
Lexington
Chase
Thay
Accomac County
Washington County
Maryland
Delaware
Georgetown
Del
Camp Correspondence From 36th Regt Cap Ralla
October 15 61 notes from a camp diary recounting desertion attempts thefts and escapes plus the loss of Capt Baldwin brain fever and the regiment's improving drill and health amid detachment of cavalry companies in St Louis with Col Joslyn seeking a compromise and Ed Gress tasked with retrieving detachments.
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Cap Ralla
Warker
Joslyn
Lex Builas
Tae Horsa
Eatop
Have
Migg
Tree
Illinois
Epy
St. Louis
Dieut
Eigin
L't
Resolutions on Death of Lieut E Chappell 36th U S V
The 36th Regiment officers pass resolutions mourning Lieut E Chappell and offering deepest sympathy to his wife and family. They promise to escort his remains, authorize transmission of the resolutions to the wife, Rolla Express, and Kane County newspapers, and appoint the secretary to publish.
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Brusy
Chappell
Thirty-sixth
36Th
U.S
Rolla Expres
Kane County
Ilinois
N. Greusel
Col
Com
Chaig
G&g
A. Willis
Regt
Adj
A Proposition on Subscriptions and Democratic Principles
The notice outlines subscription terms for a weekly paper and an extended plan for readership. It references the Democratic faith, Republican Warry principles, and urges renewals, with rates and delivery options by mail across cities, detailing agent authorization and payment terms. It also mentions legal notices and advertising offerings alongside subscription inducements.
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Tin m
Gareral
Cav
Phe Rolla
Democracy
Dnion
Itn
Heratoor
Elve
Welk
Dollas
Tout
Adirrene Vy Enyony Etary Poust
Iho Nila
Owelve
Atrenpur
V.G. Lathayn
Pab
Vienna
Tharizin
Missouri Convention Abolishes Key School and Public Works Posts
At the state convention on the sixteenth an ordinance abolishing the Board of Public Works and the office of State Superintendent of Common Schools was passed. The duties of the latter will be carried out by the secretary of state. County School Commissioners offices are eliminated and their clerks must manage duties in each county. Also the offices of State Regent and assistant State Geologist are abolished.
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State of
Missouri
Board of Public Works
Secretary of State
Gogist
Georgis
Militia Oath and Payroll Provisions Amid Missouri Ordinance
The ordinance orders civil officers to take an oath to support the U S and Missouri constitutions within forty days and forbids aiding enemies. It provides a 20 percent salary deduction through September 20, 1862, and declares unfiled oaths as void. The governor is to petition the U S president to exempt oath-takers from penalties.
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United States
Osth
Secretary of State
Mr. McFerran
Ness
Nes Fuliowes
Missouri
Forces withdraw to Charleston to reinforce Pillow’s army
The force of about two thousand men recently occupying Norfolk has been withdrawn and sent to Charleston rear of Pillow's army forming a forge of roughly twenty five hundred with parts of Col Logis's men who took the place a day earlier. Some of the eight regiments at Paducah will join Charleston force though exact plans remain secret. The secession army in Kentucky has moved to Missouri. A battle at cans remains doubtful.
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Norfolk
Charleston
Pillow
Ccl
Logis
Paducah
Kentucky
Missouri
Paducah Bridge Eases Ohio River Transit
The Paducah pontoon bridge over the Ohio makes river passage easier and positions the area as a temporary base of operations for a substantial period. General Smith is noted as commanding at this time in a matter of notable importance.
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Paducah
Ohio
Smith
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Geganie Se Wa
J. W. Noell
Lospector
Perryrills
Rolla Expresse
Ford
Poser
Nol W Noel
Linn Creek
Ainete Leek Uris
Pak
Bowen
Maj Wiight
Atore Redes
Ralta
Cathege
Geo Addohnson
Caytipla
Genter
Enedie
Net ‘Ile
36Th Regt
Camp
Ul. Regiment
U. S. Val
Edward S. Gnappell
Ol. N. Greuser
Adjetant Geo. A. Willis
Agais x
Lients
Wm. H. Clark
John van Pelt
Samuel Chapman
Geo. Stonex
B. I. Campbell
AM. B. Baldwin
Amato
Priste Remarke
Lient
Wm. H. Cisrk
Ib Hag
Edward S. Chappell
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