Settlement of Claims for Deceased Soldiers Guidance
The Treasury Department circular outlines how to claim money owed to deceased officers and soldiers from federal or volunteer service. It details payment order, required applications under oath, proof from witnesses, authentication by authorized officials, administration guidelines, captain’s certificates, and payment by Paymaster orders, with contact through the office for prompt settlement.
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Treasury Department
United States
Andrew Bara B. French
Wienington Cie
Dhio
Cheese Swindle on Philadelphia Docks Foils New Jersey Grocer
John Tice of New Jersey watched his sixty five pound Bucks County cheese swapped for a peck measure by two slick con men aboard a Philadelphia steamer. He sneezed away as the ploy unfolded and cried for a fight after realizing his cheese vanished and his money vanished with it.
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John Tice
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Tice
Bucks County
France
Marshal Pelissier
Mr. Tice
Liberality to Political Adversaries in Lincoln Era Speech
In a 1862 Senate speech by John Sherman, the Republican party is portrayed as liberal to political adversaries while patronage favors Democrats. The speaker notes Democrat officeholders under Republican administrations, praising magnanimity but criticizing partisan self-interest amid wartime politics. The passage mentions Lincoln’s inauguration and patronage practices amid civil war tensions.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Senate
Congress
The Young Napoleon and the Potomac Blockade
A Washington report from Paris claims Napoleon sent a French agent to the United States noting the Potomac army is well equipped but led by a poor general. It accuses McClellan of delays and political manipulation, cites Burnside as a potential leader, and critiques the Bull Run defeat with details from the War Committee investigation.
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Ohio’ State Journal
Washington
Paris
Napoleon
Potomac
Paria
Monsieur” Gurley
McClellan
Unul
Annapolis
New York
South
Burnside
Army of the Potomac
Gren. Patterson
Pennsylvania
Scott
Patterson
Matterson
McDowell
Manassas
Johnston
Maryland
Fairfax Court House
Beauregard
Lovsburg
Mo. Dowell
Pattergon
Fio
Vasacheek Press
Straight Democratic faction in Ohio rebels against Union laws
The Springfield Republic denounces the Straight Democrats in Ohio for resisting resolutions condemning the Southern Confederacy, delaying anti rebels measures, and delaying the nigger question, alleging ties to Washington conspirators and warning they threaten Union authority and loyalty.
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General Assembly
Ohio
Washington
Democratic Party
Springfield Republic
Corinth Mississippi and its strategic railroad value in the Civil War
The text describes Corinth as a crucial railroad hub near the Tennessee line with connections to Memphis Charleston, Mobile and Ohio, and routes to Alabama, Georgia, and the sea board. It emphasizes the town’s population, geography, and the role of the Memphis Charleston line in linking Louisiana Mississippi and western Alabama, noting that breaking the line would sever the Confederacy from the Gulf and seaboard states.
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Corinth
Grant
Tennessee Line
Tishomingo County
Mississippi
Pembigbee
Tennessee
Tuscumbia
Memphis
Charleston
Mobile and
Ohio
Cumberland
Kentucky
Ala
Bani
Mobile
Gulf
Florence
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
South Carolina
Iill
Seaboard
Memphis Charleston Road
Louisiana
Alabama
Pensacola
New Orleans
Natches
Vicksburg
Jackson
Baton É
Virginia
Sarolina
Georgia
Memphis & Charleston Road
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Clermont County
Geo. W. Hulick
Acoma
Ntice
Batavia
Niger
G. Marshall
Jonathan Palmer Marshall
BW. Clarke
M. Jamieson Clarke & Jamieson
Courier
A. Penn
Frank B
Keyt
Penn & Keyt
Penn & Ashburn
Aam
Clermont
Wohn D. Hovey
Clermont Co
G. A. Frazier
R. L. McKinlay
Tiorney
LAW
Notary Public
Felicity
A. T. Cowen
Milford
Oho
Asatf
J. A. Adams
E. A. Parker
Adams & Parker
Hamilton Counties
D. Hartman
Odico
Cyuthiang
Marathon
Dive
Ly 1860
I. Elston, Jn
Hamilton
New Salisbury
Mulberry
Aprayt
William Howard
Geo. L. Swing
Odo
Weaver
Batavia Hotel
WM. Arthur
Withiamsville
Nante
Geo. W. McLefresh
Fy Bey
Market Street
DP. H. Hastings
Missouri
Tna Insurance Company
Ofice
M. Lewis
Lewis & McGrew
Waotles
Denison
J. M. McGrew
Nndyl
J. Tritt
Variou
Sturges
Front
Quarry Streets
New Richmond
W. A. Townsley
Amelia
Ino
Omnston
Grow, Greg
J.F. Alll
Cynthian
P.O. Marathon
J.C. Kennedy
Ahe Olio
Niser
S. B. Crew
Jameson
Recorder
Ndolf
H. McCasey
M. D
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Bata
VIA
Thin Place
Thomas Kain
Botnett
N. J. Barber
M. D. Aving
Whaver
BRO
Bert Manner
R. Allen Mollyneaux
Gray's Batholuhe
Prout Tireet
Mutual Insurance. Co
Iico
E. R. Shannon
Geo. McMurchy
Martin Ryan
Lewis Terwitixer
Goshen
Renj. Archer
Pierce Township
John Shaw
Beedaapa NA. Hitch
Bethel
W. B. Kincaid
New
Otcers
E.R. Shannon
Stephen R. Kyle
Mile Ord
Aldo
Conrad Oeh
R.kyl
Boots & Shoes
Pearl Street
North Side
Broadway
Ludlow
Cincinnati
Boston
L. A. Keppner
Sixth St. Hetween Vine and Race
Griffin House
Main
Water
G. T. Griffin
Kain
Main Street
Williamsburgh
Onto
J. H. Stegeman
East Columbia Street
Mar
Olyl Cincinnate
Boone Ihlotel
Washington Street
Higginsport
Brown Co
J. L. Howe
Acre
Davis
Wm, Mraane
J.C. Davis & Co, Produce & Commission Merchants
Vine Street
Ohie
John Grant
Batavia, C
Vlermont County
St Batavia
J.b
Hovey
Uvker
Beaun' Re
G. W. Felter
Tepe, + &c
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Ftnl
Treuel Fitch Shrom, Bataris
Barwise & King
Cincinnati, O
Army and Navy
Ordur
Ndbyl
N. Moore
Williamsburg
John B. Rogg
Saddler
East Front Street
Nidyl
Oforf
C. Koehler
Jacob Theis
Amanufacturer and Dealer
Main St
Bet
Aggl
Taft & Hendrick
Fourth Street
Walnut and
Vine Cincinnatti
Aoi
Joan Park
Kramer & Kroger, Merchant Tailors
Sixth Street
Crnomnatt
Jos
B. Cromwell
Second Alcade
Alen Caarall
Hawke
BO Vrowklart
Spattock
Omnibur
D.B. Georgh & 00
Holesaue
Grécers
Cornor Qonghe
Cinelenati
Olio Feul
Luna
Mary
Maid
Vuin
Snum
Lincoln Way
U.S
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Young Napoleon
Floyd
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