Dream of Lincoln and Meanness of Sherman Abounds in 19th Century Tales
A Washington Gazette excerpt recounts Lincoln’s prophetic dream of his death and the ensuing dread as he led the nation through war. It then narrates John Sherman’s alleged stinginess, illustrated by denying a poor dealer compensation for a costly saddle of mutton ordered for a planned secretary’s dinner.
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White House
Mr. Lincoln
Washington Gazette
John Sherman
the Treasury
Philadelphia
Sherman and Johnston’s Moscow campaign quip from the plains
General Joseph H. Johnston recalls a scene on Kenney Mountain as Sherman’s wagon trains and rebuilt bridges defy Confederate pursuit. Soldiers debate strategy mocked as a Moscow campaign with a rumored duplicate bridge and tunnel, reflecting Civil War era morale.
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Joseph H. Johnston
Atlanta
Sherman
Johnston Stoud
Kenenaw
Great Plain
Union
Ueahade
Moscow
Bia Fon
Lig
Million of counterfeit notes and a shipyard timbers find
A Washington cor respondent describes a Treasury room with wall photos of counterfeiters and a cabinet holding about a million dollars in counterfeit money, bonds, and notes. Nearby, laborers uncover oak timbers and a copper spike believed tied to Drake era ships, prompting curiosity about historical shipbuilding near Owen's yard and possible relics.
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the Treasury
Washington
Walla
Secret Service
Rolling Mill Point
Poin
Bartlett
Irving M. Scott
Scott
Tos
Francis Drake
Owen
S. F. Chronicle
Patent application for boundaries in Lincoln County Nevada
Application notices and boundary description for a patent claim in Lincoln County Nevada. It lists stake points, survey numbers, and parcel lot 58 with exterior boundary courses from survey notes. The document cites the Office of the Registrar and warns that parties claiming any portion must file within sixty days or be barred.
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Cornit
Lewsey
Therson
Wien
Beteimatter
Liscolm
Nevada
Piacke
Lincstm Oeanty
Ube
Pest
Smita
Ihia
Lincoln
Tate
Nevata
United States
Hareta
MD. Wendruey
Register
Ostyen Beers Lago Ovnice
Kareks
Neveds
Dasss Fomior
Pallie
Luceti
Ohio
Ratblog
Pabranegat Lake
Recorder's Office
Lircols County
Register of the
W. Hincklet
Ploche
Lincoln County
H. Hinckley
Francisco
Galliornia
Jackrabbit
Nev
Franciaeco
California
Conte
Aate
Board of Directors
Ustren
Jano Orrice
Fareka
Smith
George Morton
Amce
Template
Ovada
Titus Tox
State of Nevada
Eld
U Saarrey
Turvey
Boarvey
Ming Onu
Heglater
Lurekn
H.hinckley
Raglate
Eureka
Nettier Han Mied
Tadge
Henry Hives
D.M. Menam
Dames
Palamorh
Pauses
Joasrook
Poche
Freien
Henderson Og
Kaveda
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Pioche Weekly Record
Opponite Odd Fellows
MALL
Main Street
Bates
Tae Peco
Pioche
Peresus
Joan Sherman
THE
George F. Pentecost
George
Burlington
Porzapr's
Cures Ny
DR. Bush
Neint Taotelem
Bats Philelph
Pitsburg
Sewart
York City
Sentere Ghanami
Gussduds
Lush
Rees
Ween
John Fortman
Blosk
Befuan Strest
Pioslie
Sazpes Dameaan
Dinek
Lacour Aroot
Memery Alven
D. Lebiow
Ren la Claceluuad
Hisaddatt
Pisth
Ghramaget Lake Miving
Cousireel
Neva
Bouedarine
Geent
Pioche Record
Pious
Pfiocc
Carer
Marity River Valley
Ats ‘Thomas
Linsal County
Tex
Henaseselaesit
Lees
Beistol
North End
Mason Valley
Pausca
Distell
Tee
Priche. Nev
Thestienwonet Mercosat and Mining Companies
of Southern Newsds
Imatinees
Thompson Campbell
Torouy
EM. Wali
Officr
Noom
Pineatryat
San Prancisco
Letter-Meads
Alleny Blank
Sheriff's Sale
D. Leta
Elonile Misa Company
Fat
Retstel Tibyer
U.P
Abe Stiges
Till
Ti Bristel
Lin County
Keveds
Bristol
Emetae
Berry T. Wells
Vietus
Mvesty
Imarait
Mayflower
Novads
Asid
Liscula
Leveda
Ryel
Trotter
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