Northern Carolina Letter Warns Against Yankee Deception
A Confederate-era broadside denounces Union enemies, accusing Lincoln and Seward of fraud and betrayal. It portrays troops burning homes in Virginia and North Carolina, describes looting by freed enslaved people, and urges Southern families to resist coercion, deception, and subversion.
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Shere
Tutruss
Lincoln
Sewra
Abace
Scrael
Maryland
Kentucky
Isoshia
Virginia
North Carolina
North Cyrscea
States
USA
Cambridge
V.O
Iity
Happes
Motives of Holden in Libel Accusations Against McRae
In a July issue the writer questions Holden’s motives in condemning Col. McRae, Dr. Leagh, and others for alleged state bond fraud and overcharges. The piece defends McRae against claims of defrauding the state, notes the existence of letters and invoices, and questions Holden’s sincerity and integrity.
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Piselaimorslandi
McRae
Hellen Speske
Leagh
George N. Benders
Lexch
Dr. Vance
Col. McRae
Q. M
BicRine
Hughes
White
Sendere Wen
Yates
Colonel McRae
Mr. Holden
Holden
Eastern North Carolina Intelligence Reports Confederate View of War Events
From Newtern informants in Eastern North Carolina describe the Olison raid as a Yankee setback with internal clashes that killed an orderly sergeant and several privates. They note gold price spikes in Newbern, retreat of occupying forces, failed re enlistments in the 17th Massachusetts, and belief Grant may fail before Petersburg.
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Newtern
Oision
Killig
Newbern
Scrane
17Th
Massachusetts
Neno
Sharpsburg
Newsern
Grant
Petersburg
Lee
Newhern
Fatalities and Casualties of the 6th N. C. Troops May to June
Dr J. G. Hardy reports the 6th North Carolina Troops at Richmond area engagements from May 30 to June 8. Co A lists several wounded including Wm Bedsoe Geo Blankbaris and J M Denton. missing include D Brady Leander Houck. Co B shows Tilton wounded and J K Waddel missing. Co C Marion Gillespie severely wounded. Co D severe wounds to Capt Ray lefe and others. missing D K Jenkins John Ferrer. Co E severe wounds to Capt John A McPherson Wm A Davis Robt Murdock and H Williams. Co F killed Lt B Mebane and Geo A Thomson wounded J M Keck. Co G killed Geo W Bostian Rev Wm Miller and wounded K P Miller severe. Co Hi wounded L H Walker and GF Allen. missing J S Jones. Co I killed J M Cheek Henry D Britt Holland wounded S F Barbee J Smith C Wiggins S Holleyman missing C A Jones H A Morton. Co K wounded J Christopher severe missing J Barton H J Ector.
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Richmond
N. C
Wm Bedsoe
Geo Blankbaris
W A Brownsevere
Jao Keefe
J M Denton
D Brady
Leander Houck
Tilton
J K Waddel
Marion Gillespie
Neil W Ray Lefe
Ed Powell
Jas Smith
K Jenkins
John Ferrer
Griffin
Johnn A McPherson
Wm A Davis
Robt Murdock
H Williams
B ¥ Mebane
Geo A Thomson
J M Keck
Geo W Bostian
Wm M Miller
K P Miller
A G Gibbons
Wo Cowsn
Wm York
Co. Hi
L H Walker
GF Allen
J S Jones
Co. I
J M Cheek
Henry D Britt
Holland
S F Barbee
J Smith
C Wiggins
S Holleyman
C A Jones
H A Morton
Co. K
J Christopher
Issing
J Barton
H J Ector
J. G. Hardy
Secret political oaths and treason talk in 1855 to 1864 Judy Saunder diatribe
The item cites Judge Jude Saunders in Buncombe county during April 1855 licensing a grand jury inquiry into illegal oaths and secret orders. It contrasts 1855 accusations of Know Nothings with 1864 treason talk among Tories. Public figures Holden and Porter are mentioned in defense.
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Daniel
Judement
We‘ery
Ais
Jude Saunder
Grand Inoz
Saunders
Buncombe County
Holden
Porter
Pennsilvania
Agen
Hecuba
Molden
Nathaniel Boyden Endorses Gov Vance for Re Election
In a Salisbury Watchman letter dated July 7 1864 Nathaniel Boyden states his long standing support for Governor Z. Vance and his re election. He argues Vances administration is wise patriotic upholds civil authority against military overreach and that he has never hidden his views while voting in the Senate. He urges readers to accept his statement to set him right before the public.
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Salisbury
Priday
Nat. Boyden
Saissney
Vance
Tami Y
Senate
Gov Vance
Gov. Vance
Nathaniel Boyden
Rebels Near Harper's Ferry and Potomac Movements Reported
News from Richmond notes Union forces under Hunter approaching Harper's Ferry to aid Siegle on Maryland heights while Ewell's corps moves toward the upper Potomac. Semmes challenges Kearsage but fires from the Kearsage fire at a heavy shell. Liverpool funds raised for Semmes sword. Maximilian arrives in Mexico with grand civic procession.
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Northern News
Richmond
N. Y
Liverpool
Semmes
Ci Maximillian
Mexico
Resolutions Honor Gov Vance and President Davis in May 1864
In the North Carolina Senate on May 20 1864 resolutions praised Governor Z B Vance for faithful wartime leadership and welcomed broad support for his cause. The House later adopted amendments endorsing the Confederate presidency and thanking soldiers, with voting tallies and party lines recorded for each measure.
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Guv. Vance
Pres R Davis
Senate
Mr. Smith
Macon
Guv
Z. B. Vance
General Assembly
Gow Vance
Messrs. Adams
Davidson
Arendell
Aycock
Bagley
Blount
Carroway
Copeland
Ellis
Faison
Harriss
Franklin
Lassiter
Matthews
Morriss
Neal
Outlaw
Patton
Pitchford
Powell
Sanders
Simpson
Sharpe
Smith
Anson
Stanly
Taylor
Chatham
Nash
Warren
Wiggins
Wooley
Wright
Young
Messrs
Larriss
Rutherford
Pattick
Cobb
Carter
Messrs Bernhardt
Beall
Brown
Bryan
Costner
Crawford
Davis
Foy
Francis
Gaskins
Gentry
George
Gilliam
Grier
Hampton
Harris
Cabarrus
Hawes
Henry
Henderson
Headen
Hodges
Joyner
Judkins
Keener
Kirby
Lemmoanda
Logan
Love
Manning
McRae
Pearce
Peebles
Person
Reynolds
Rhodes
Leathers
Manon
Hyde
McCormick
M-Neil
Nissen
Parks
Patterson
Ritter
Robins Rogers
Russell
Brunswick
Sherwood
Guilford
Washington
Wallin
Walser
Welborn
Iredell
Yancey
Gov
Vance
Allison
Albritton
Amis
Avera Bershardt
Barringer
Beam
Benbury Best
Bond
Burgin
Burns
Craig
Dann
Flynt
Glenn
Grissom
Harrison
Howard
Horton
Ingram
Jenkins
Kerner
Laws
Lemmonds
Long
Lyle
Mann
McKay
Peace
Richardson
Reinhardt
Riddick
Rives
Robbins
Russ
Shepherd
Shober
Spruill
Stancil
Vann
Wellborn
Williams
Dunn
Morton
Hollingsworth
Nissan
Robins
Rogers
Wallen
Calvin Hunsucker Seeks Catawba County Sheriff Position
In a public address to voters Calvin Hunsucker a private in Co Dy Mallett's Battalion 9th North Carolina Regiment announces his candidacy for sheriff of Catawba County. He frames his military service as qualification and appeals to fellow citizens and soldiers for support on the first Thursday in August.
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Catawba County
Sheri
Saymer
Ohi Dien
Calvin Hunsucker
Co. Dy Mallett
N.C. Regiment
North Carolina court notices record 1864 various cases
A collage of 1864 Ashe and Cabarrus counties court entries. Includes jail commitment for a Black man believed to be Pleasant Hugh Carlyle or George Tenderson, plus admonitions to Ralph Blevins to appear and plead in Ashe Superior Court, and Cabarrus petition to sell land with notices to nonresidents.
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Atice
Catawba
Hugh Carlyle
Geo. Tenderson
A. J. Helten
Newton N.C
Ralph Blevins
County of
Ashe
Jefferson
E. C
A.M. Wilhelm
George Sneee
Nancy
A. M. Wilhelm
Cabarrus
Court House
Concord
Joseph Young
New Books from Barnson & Farrar Exhibited
A Raleigh book list from Barnson & Farrar offers numerous titles in military and history, fiction, religion, and education with prices. Includes Arithmetic, Geography, readers, histories, novels, and periodicals. Mail orders add 10 cents per dollar for postage.
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Johnson
Dixie
Jack Morgan
York
L Brancon
Hill
Theo H Hill
Morven
Linda
Rev A W Mangum
M B Moore
A W Mangum
Tlunton
Lander
Oy Bingham
Lansdell
Joseph Cross
Stonewall Jackson
E H Pollard
Vicksburg
Neeley
Deems
the Age
New Monthly
Southern Literary Messenger
Grote
Greece
Bancroft
United States
Abbot
Kev T M
Charles
H F Buckner
Robert Cushman
Uncle Charles
T C Wimberly
Uncle Char
Warren
School of the Guides
Miss Evans
William Mitten
Jud
Duncan Adair
Lady Audley
Rupert
Harold
K F Goulding
Eleanor
St. Dennis
Jean Valjeau
Morgan
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Pollard
S.M. Wright
Lewis Anderson
Orange County
B. F. Wheeler
EB. Holt
Randolph
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LE. Prior
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F. J. Hahr
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Eurcape
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Guemili
Richmend
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
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McCausland
Salem
Hunter
Crook
Averil
Limas
Varly
Lynchturt
Hanging Rock
Randolph County
Lynachburg
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Villany
Griss
Liberty
6Th
Steeiment
Oliver P McPherson
Hildebrand
Lieut Fleming
Robert Evans
John Fowler
H—Hoerner
54Th Regiment
Wourdel
W A Wade
CG Edwards
Johm A McDonald
Nat Sliggers
H ‘I Hart
Thos Wilson
Wm Bennet
A Samuel
Sidney Smith
Kiled
E Holderfield
Thornton King
L Harrison
T C Mathews
G Spangler
J W Beroth
S Zimmerman
Sergi C H Woeters
W H Stewart
D M Linens
Sam
C. Sigma
Caswell County
ARMY
John W. Graves
The
Commons
E. Penn Withers
Henry E. Walker
12Th Regt
Engineer Corps
Eastend
Telegraphic
Press Association
Othe
Wake County
Sally Bryant
Jones County
W. H. High
State OF North Carolina
Pritt County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Henry Sheppard
A. Williams
Ve. Rm. Williams
KR. R. Foreman
Wiie
Thie
Geo. A. Dancey
C. C
Asng Conene
Superior Court of Law
John C. Plummer
Cabarrll County
Court of Pleas
M. M. Misenheimer
Ramey
D. C. Wilhelm
Nclo Rev
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