Letters from the 88th Illinois Cavalry Soldier in 1862
A.Mason writes from Camp Ben Spoones near Memphis detailing long marches from Batty Creek Tennessee to Nashville and beyond. He describes camps, regimental movements, pay, supply letters home, and Memphis residents amid Civil War tensions as his unit moves toward Nashville and Augusta. He notes health, climate, and camp life and signs off respectfully from T. Co. A 88rd Illinois Cavalry.
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PROM
IND
Gatattros
Santo Cavaury
Nasusnyt
Texxesser
Webster & Clay
Home Sweet Home
Batty Creek
Tennessee
Cumberland Mountains
East Tennessee
Shiloh
Wuscumbia Plains
Alabama
Jane
Louisvill
Shepherdsville
Shebyville
Clay Village
Frankfort
Lawrenceburg
Perryville
Crab Onghard
Luching Green
Buc
Bragg
Nashville
Narbville
Bowling Green
Lei Fock
A. Mason
Matoon
Ripley
Dearborn
Riply
Descatur
Shelby
Ilinois
Cairo
Dacotsh
Columbus
Island No. 7
Island No. 10
Wright
Randolph
Pillow
Memphis
Sharmas
Ben Spoones
Stuart
Smith
Alleties
T. Co. A
Regiment 83 dispatch details late 1862 journey
A fragmented 1862 letter from the 83rd Regiment discusses travel plans from Ripley to Indianapolis to Terre Haute with a stop at Camp Laz Noble and a snowstorm en route, noting a pursuit of a speedy route via Montreal papers and other travel details.
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Ripley
L& C
Medianapolis
Brees
tadadeeRe
Montreal
Terre Haute
Acres O
Banday
From the Railroad Regiment Fr Pitow Letter Nov 15 1862
A Civil War era letter from Fr Pitow of the Railroad Regiment describes moves from Memphis to Fort Pillow to Columbus Kentucky and back. He notes daily losses from sickness and battle as the regiment remains at Fort Pillow awaiting spring and hopes for peace enough for home.
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Pitow
Barror
St Memphis
Ft. Pillow
Olumbus
Appeal for Civilian Aid to Indiana War Families
Governor Morton urges organized relief for Indiana families of soldiers in the field. He calls on townships ministers and trustees to form aid societies to provide funds books and essentials, arguing the need is urgent as prices rise and soldiers’ pay delays burden dependents.
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Indiana
C. P. Morton
Tudians
Firefax Colne Hover Incident Report
Firefax Colne Hover description notes a blaze in Salem on Saturday causing great feverish fear as authorities investigate and supply shortages to feed the victims.
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Firefax
Salem
Recruiting Officers Report Indiana Service Areas
Indiana recruiting officers in regiments in the field must report to headquarters with details on recruiting parties locations counts recruited since November 1 and since assignment to Recruiting Service. They should outline local prospects and, if recruiting is unprofitable, return stations and prepare orders to rejoin regiments.
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Amrens Mestesrsa
Seavice
Oleh
Indianapolis
Indiana
Henry B. Cannixerox
18Th
U. S. Infantry
Carpenter-shops in Court House and local political notes
Communicated from November 3, 1882, discussing plastered carpenter-shops in the Court House, planning to move a stove, and congratulations to Holman on his election. Mentions an upcoming Commissioners meeting and Lean, with a hint of reporting future day’s occurrences to readers.
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Mr. Bvrror
Court House
Versailles
Holman
Meek
The Surrender of Fredericksburg Time Extended
New York reports that Fredericksburg remained under rebel occupation as civil authorities requested more time to consider surrender. General Patrick granted an extension until eleven o clock yesterday morning after talks with Mayor and Councils led by General Barnes. No attack occurred by the expiration, while rumors of Jackson近 40,000 moving toward Arlington Heights circulated from Fairfax Station.
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New York
Heodericksburg
Shave
Sumner
Patrick
Kiershaw
Bland
King
Georgia
Barnesile
Acquin Creek
Fredericksburg
Fairfax Station
Jackson
Arlington Hights
Harper's Ferry
Lincoln plans vigorous measures and bank reform ideas
The article notes President Lincoln pledging forceful action to remove rebel sympathizers and naming a new Provost Marshal General. It mentions Secretary Chase urging Congress to replace bank notes with government currency via bank circulation and taxation, plus details on Gen Buell's court of inquiry, and updates on Gen Meredith and Holloway in staff roles.
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Lincoln
Chase
Congress
Buell
Cincinnati
Nashville
Rosecrans
Meredith
Indiana
Burnside
FE. Holloway
Patents
Sigel Receives Birthday Gift Amid Rebels Report
A scouting party near Bull Run yesterday found no rebels. Other patrols from Aldie Leesburg Thoroughfare Gap and Hopeville Gap also saw no enemy traces. General Sigel was presented with a fine horse and equipment by his staff.
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Heapgruanren
Ges. Srael
Fairax
Horusz
Bull Ran
Aldie
Leesburg
Thoroughfare Gap
Hopeville Gap
Sigel
McClellan declines New York public reception
Gen. McClellan informs the City Council Committee on National Affairs he declines the honor of a public reception and the city’s hospitality. The note arrives in New York on November 24.
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McClellan
New York
Committee On National Affairs
Cincinnati Market Report from Tuesday Prices
Market recap shows hogs at 158 205 head through Tuesday afternoon with varied prices including 400 for an example, wheat primes around 105 white Indiana Ohio, oats mixed futures 2 3e leas, rye around 64 6c, corn first quality 70 PB gallon, sugar 114 124, cortex 33 8dr, molasses 58 60P per gallon. Demand dull with ample supply for new and old contracts.
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Cincinnati
Aive
Indiana
Ohio
Cos
Suain
Soldier officers endorse remedy with praise from Ohio unit
In July 27 01 Cincinnati Ohio Captain Joseph A Andrews of Company B Sixth Regiment expresses strong approval of a remedy. The letter recalls positive effects for soldiers transitioning from civilian life and harsh duty abroad and urges fellow soldiers to approve the product. The trio of officers and sixty nine privates sign to show unanimous support.
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W. Ronacs
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph A. Andrews
Capt
Delinquent Loans Forcibly Foreclosed On January Deadline
On January 10 1853 the school funds holders are warned that those owing on loans must pay promptly or the auditor will foreclose mortgages and offer the lands for sale.
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Gosta
From Burnside's Army Case Update
Washmercy November 23 An officer who left Gen Burnside's army at one o'clock today reports the situation unchanged The rebels were ditional Union Kentuckians discussed st B P SPENCER length the question of emancipation He 208 3w Auditor Ripley County
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Washmercy
Burnside
Union Kentuckians
B.P. Spencer
Ripley County
Bank Robbed in Bristol R I Reserve Bank Heist
The Fret Hawk of Bristol R I reports a bank robbery over Saturday and Monday. A large reserve seized includes bonds notes and papers. The specie was not taken.
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R. I
Bristol R. 1
John
Assessors Notice of Appeals and Deliberations
Assessors of Ri County Indiana announce the open lists valuations and enumerations for fifteen days starting November 30 1862 for examination. Further notice that appeals may be made at the Court House regarding any erroneous or excessive valuations or assessments beginning Sunday December 6 1862 and continuing daily until determined. U V Kyger Assessor Fourth District Ind.
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Indiana
United
Said
Flint
U. V. Kyger
Ind
Tax Notice and Post Office Letter List for Versailles
Public notice from Ripley County Indiana collector offering licenses under U S Excise Laws with penalties for nonpayment. Also lists post office mail for Versailles and advertises Brevier Legislative Reports volume six with details of journal sketches and pricing.
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United States
Versailles
Ripley County
Ind
Bruce
Judhn
Heilman
W. S
B. Wilksem
Madison
Ig Carney John
Kouolls
Mr. Dewey
John
Kramer
D. Eeton
Murthy
Miss
Mayer
Nickalous
Paechs
Susan
Tilton G. W. Mus
Astana Coxxenuy
P.M. Prospectus
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