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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1864
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text describes Confederate forces near Kinston and nearby positions, mentioning locations such as Teg mond and references to Hoke's brigades, gun emplacements, and enemy movements. It appears to recount a night or ongoing engagement with details obscured by garbled characters.
A fragmented report cites warnings about guileful enemies within and outside the state. It describes hidden plots, loyalty tests, and the governor's need to anticipate traitors who might be close allies or unseen foes. The text references military supply strain and possible leadership changes in the army command.
A Civil War era front references debate over secession and Union strategy. It contrasts editorials on peace terms, urges loyalty to the Confederate cause, and praises North Carolina troops reenlisting, portraying patriotism as essential against Reconstruction and Unionist pressures.
A January meeting of the 2nd North Carolina Infantry enlisted men adopts resolutions praising Southern independence and denouncing dissenters. The group pledges to stand with arms until victory, sends copies to General Lee and President Davis, and urges publication in Richmond and Raleigh papers. The note lists officers and signers, including J. F. Still and J. Sowthers.
At a January meeting of the Fourth North Carolina Regiment Rams Brigade members drafted resolutions showing resolve to remain in service. Capt. Stansil and others were appointed secretaries as a committee drafted statements praising endurance, condemning Lincoln’s government, and pledging to fight the invader to the last.
Officers and privates of the 11th North Carolina Regiment met near Grange Ho in Virginia on January 27 1864. Capt J I Norwood presided as secretary with Capt W C Lankford speaking on General Lee's care for the cause. A committee presented resolutions praising Lee Davis and opposing Butler, with a pledge to continue sacrifice and support for the Confederate government and independence. The meeting adjourned after forwarding the proceedings to Gen R E Lee and local papers.
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