War news and political fervor in Philadelphia 1863
The July 18 1863 Warren Mail recounts Philadelphia’s wartime mood with praise for black soldiers at Camp William Penn and speakers like Fred Douglass Anna Dickinson and Judge Kelly. It notes Lincoln’s handling of the war effort Meade’s Gettysburg victory and Vicksburg’s fall, while criticizing Pierce and praising Union resilience amid Confederate setbacks. It also reports rumors of loyalty plunder and a satirical sketch of Knights of the Golden Circle.
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Gettysburg Letter Reports Heavy Casualties and Bravery
Lieutenant W. O. Blodget describes the 1518th Regiment at Gettysburg on July 2 1863. Of 52 men in the fight 13 remain. 30 to 35 killed or wounded. many wounded are prisoners or out of reach. Regimental losses drop from 440 to under 150. Reynolds killed. Col. Mcl arland wounded. The writer praises comrades and details grim field conditions. The piece ends with notes on the riot in New York and calls for strong action against mob violence.
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New York
Hell
Board of Enrollment
United States
Jas. B. Fry
Grant's Account from Vicksburg Reflects Union Strength
A military ledger from Vicksburg dated July 4 1863 lists assets in the United States account with General Grant. Items include prisoners, officers, artillery, locomotives, cars, colors stands, and other matériel in good order. The document notes figures such as 27 000 and 20 000 for key categories and confirms an orderly supply and equality balance.
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Destruction of Lees Pontoon at Falling Waters
Cor. Times reports a daring Civil War feat led by Leon ard Grenewald and detachment of First Virginia and Thirteenth and Fourteenth New York cavalry who destroyed the bridge pontoons and camp at Falling Waters after a dawn river crossing. They burned stores and ammunition, captured about twenty rebels, and returned unscathed.
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Cor. Times
Fort Pocahontas falls as Union reports gains in Vicksburg
Reports from Fort Mosnon Fort Powhattan describe Union seizure of Powhattan and Morris Island remains, with 700 to 800 enemy casualties and progress toward Wagner. Washington dispatches show Pemberton capitulation at Vicksburg and paroling of 31,277 prisoners. Meade reports crossing the Potomac and actions near Falling Waters. Rebel arms, ammunition, and clothing inventories are detailed as Union forces advance.
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