The American Soldier's Chant and Civil War Notes
A compact 1862 letter from Nashville reports Union troops advancing toward Murfreesboro, praise for religion at the 2nd Post Chapel, and news of regiment health and deaths. It recalls Hull’s leadership doubts, a camp anecdote about a horse and saddle, and a deserter’s discussion ending with the writer's sign-off.
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Murfreesboro
Ruscerans
2Nd Post Chapel
Nashville
Lozier
Lange
Bey
Wola Kyle
Denny
Col -Garlay
Hull
Andy No
Jos. Minar
Blockade-busting ironclads spurred by Glasgow shipyards
A Glasgow correspondent reports rapid naval work for rebels, with three ironclads under Napier and Gors in progress at Clyde yards. He cites Liverpool firms, delays, and market activity, noting Alabama’s agent and British sympathy aiding blockade breakers. Authorities fear increased covert arms and steamers ready for Atlantic service.
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Cameron
Europa
England
Wba
Liverpool
James Laind
M.P
Alabame
Glasgo
Renmark
Messrs
Napier and Gons
Alesers, Geo
Jas#Thompson
Harenpower
Tolbeduk
Opt Steamers
Glasgow
Thenpson
Baltine
Maduriahta
Storbati
Nassau
Tae
Georie Ik
Hesige
Iona
PETA
Geth Mwigg
Moser, Peaby & Co
Lewton
Neheidiy
Lavoalap
Witagens
Oday
Riisa
Reyal Cere
Sabbath Observance Order for Army and Navy Circulated
A general order issued to enforce Sabbath observance across Army and Navy ranks. President and Commander-in-Chief urge officers and soldiers to honor the day with proper rest and sacred rights, aligning with Christian sentiments and Washington’s 1776 guidance.
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Army
Maxsie Wisnisdrox
Fi Ajay
Navy
Cape
Washington
Nashville crowd hearing Brownlow and Maynard rally rebels
In Nashville on November 20 a large crowd gathered at the St. Cloud Hotel where Brownlow and Maynard urged steadfast action, declaring the people would uphold their resolve at all hazards and that rebels must submit unconditionally. The river rose slowly, yet the city remained tense as plans for tomorrow’s rally formed.
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Nashville
St. Cloud Hotel
Brownlow
Maynard
Fragmentary Verse Fragments From an Odd Manuscript
A garbled text presents a string of obscure lines and mismatched phrases. The readable portions hint at a lament or lyric, with references to eyes and affection, but the overall meaning remains unclear and fragmented.
General Lona Reelection Debate Revealed in Tribune
The Circas Tribune cites a Bemperst anti-Emancipation note from the St. Joe Herald claiming Gen. Loa is no longer a Democrat and supports eradicating Secession to free Missouri. It argues he is a firmer ally of emancipation and warns the Administration will not tolerate dormant supporters in Congress.
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Henry Blair
Sashei Consailstatior
Ind
Henry Klair
Versailles
Walter
Edite
Lona
Circazs
Tribune
Gai Loni
Bk Desay
Bemperst
St. Joe Herald
Loa
Mirecari Beis
Missouria
Asporesd
Sistas
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Ripley Co- Indiana
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Rising Sun
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WU Hunter
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Switzerland
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Ripley.co
Business Cavos
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Osgood Indiana
Adam Stockinger
Witerney
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Bat Fford
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Hart's. Mills
Jonathan
Cole
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877Th Regiment
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Alabama
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