The Positione-Another Disaster at Fredericksburg
The Army of the Potomac under Burnside crossed the Rappahannock and attacked Lee Jackson Johnson and Hill at Fredericksburg. The assault failed to take the fortifications, resulting in a heavy Confederate defense and a costly Union retreat. Burnside’s leadership is praised for the retreat itself, while criticism falls on tactical delays and overestimated Confederate strength. The piece discusses strategic implications, including the idea that Richmond’s military importance may be diminishing and that Union resources are strained compared to the South. The Bates opinion on colored men as citizens is reviewed, asserting birthright citizenship and eligibility to command coastwise vessels. The article also notes gun production for monitors at Fort Pitt and the progress of the war’s conduct inquiry to Fredericksburg.
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Army of the Potomac
Burnside
Rappahannock
Lee
Jackson
Johnson
Hill
Fredericksburg
Gibraltar
Richmond
Antietam
Washington
Halleck
Gulf States
Jeff. Davis
Grant
Mississippi
Bates
Ef States
the Treasury
Elise
Margaret
New Brunswil
Perth Amboy
N. J
United States
Martin
Tiger
United State
New York Times
Rome
Dred Scott
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Pittsburg
Fort Pitt
Philadelphia Nughiter
Warren Mail
Heaven
Sun of Heaven
Britain
A. J.S
Army OF Potomac
Falmouth
H. W. Halleck
Warrenton
A. E. Burnside
Franklin
Sumner
Stuart
Banks
Emancipation Resolution Adopted in Congress
Samuel C. Fessenden of Maine offered resolutions asserting the Presidents September 22 1862 proclamation is constitutional and emancipation a war measure to hasten peace. Approval by yeas 78 nays 51 with two Democrats for and two Republicans against. Union men largely opposed backing out of emancipation.
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Congress
Samuel C. ‘Fessenden
Maine
House of Representatives
Holman
Yeas
Messrs
Lansing
Haight
New York
Messrs. White
Ohio
Woodruff
Connecticut
Kellogg
Ilinois
Move Across the Rappahannock Declared by General Burnside
General A. E. Burnside issues a detailed note on crossing the Rappahannock earlier than planned, citing enemy movements and bridge delays. He takes responsibility for the action, praises his troops, and provides casualty figures while promising further reports and acknowledgments.
Crossing the Rappahannock After Fredericksburg Evacuations
A Civil War update describes a nighttime river crossing back to this side of the Rappahannock with no casualties. It notes enemy skirmishers, armistice incidents among pickets, burial details, and continued organizing behind the lines.
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Warren
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J. F. Davis
Richard Henderson
Deerfield Township
Warren Co
Deerfield
James C. Henderson
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