From the Army Camp on Yazoo Pass to Vicksburg
Detail from Tipton Advertiser correspondence describes troops marching to support the Vicksburg operation. It recounts regiments preparing for the 12th Division’s movement, the Yazoo Pass transit by steamer, weather and river conditions, and the crowded transport with horses onboard. Attending speeches by Adjutant General Thomas and Major General Washburn highlight the political push to arm and employ contrabands as part of a broader wartime policy, with observers noting strategic debate and morale in Helena and the fort.
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Eltiser
Spd
Vicksburg
Kant
Gal . Eury Co
Helena
Adjt
Thomas
Prentiss
U.S
Washington
Britten
Unis
Oliver
Ven
Proitiss
Ife
Cone
Gen
Washburn
Diovey
Col. Cameron
S4th
Bussey
Lowa Cavalry
Col. Gill
Wisconsin
Cameron
Gill
Lincoln
Yazoo Vasa
Coldwater River
Creek
Suv'elok Pom
Besid
Armads
2 Brigade
Ith
Vass
Che Pass
Yasuo Pass
Moon Lake
Adarce Plantation
Ujsyuss
Mackall
Peninsular
Butler
Gen. Sherman
Chuck
Spudks
Evel
Imense
Arkansas Post
Lis
Indian War News and Home Front Turmoil in 1863
Reports from April 1863 recount Union naval actions at Vicksburg and Warrenton, rebel advances near Payetteville Arkansas, and Lincoln era policing in Indiana and Illinois. The piece notes Copperhead activities, K. G. Cs clashes, and a mass meeting in Indiana defending federal loyalty with strong anti-secession rhetoric. Prominent names include Admiral Porter, Col. Cabell, and local officials in Brown, Inland, and Springfield townships.
Wool Carding Temper Plea for Patronage Renewal
A brief notice notes temper and seeks continued patronage from past favors. It mentions a request to join Nives as part of the appeal.
Executors Final Report Hearing in July
Catharine Fleming executrix of the estate of Patrick Fleming requests discharge after filing a final report. The report is set for final hearing on the first Monday in July. J. C. Betts, County Judge, Tipton, Iowa, April 13, 1863. An appointment of J. C. Betts as Deputy Collector for Cedar County in the Second Collection District Iowa. GEO. W. ELLS, Col. 24 Dist. Nov 5, 1862.
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Ysis
Distiit Court
Cedar County
Henry Wenedlborn
Lim
Stephen Parks
Henry Wendelorn
Elizabeth
Ed Lo
A.D
Henry Wendelborn
James T. Lanet
Attoruny
District Court
County of
Cedar
State of
Iowa
M. & J. Rumley
James Myer, Jr
John P. Danecan
James W. Hanlin
Henry Crow
John P. Duncan
Ja'a W. Hanlin
Red Oak
Ald
David Platner
Vlenie
Catharine Fleming
Patterson Fleming
J. C. Betts
Tipton
Davenport
J.C. Betts
Couny of Cedar
Geo. W. Ells
Tews
Labor and military measures for enslaved workers at Milliken's Bend
The document details wartime labor terms for enslaved people, with weekly wages of seven dollars for able-bodied men, five dollars for women over 15, and half price for 12 to 15 year olds. Children under 12 banned from field work. Rent fixed at two dollars per four hundred pounds of cotton and five cents per bushel for corn and potatoes. It notes limited military protection and urges soldiers to assist the Commissioners without harming service, with biweekly reports to the Secretary of War. Dated Milliken's Bend La April 15 1863 signed by Adj Gen L Tomas.
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Secretary of War
Milliken’s Bend
L. Tomas
Adj
T Gen
Democrats Seek Peace as Force Assembles to Resist Press
A force has formed to oppose a press by military authorities. Several leading Democrats from Brown and nearby counties travel there to advise submission to lawful authorities and pursue restoration of peace.
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Brown
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