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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1864
Page
3
A Tribune commentary classifies Raleigh legislature factions into Confederate, pro Vance, Conservative, and “straitest sect” critics. It laments delays and calls for unity against Union, condemns deceitful demagogues, and forecasts loyal support for Gov Vance amid war pressures.
The report confirms Capt Jacob Brookfield has died from wounds received in battle. His sacrifice is mourned as a brave officer who faithfully served. Capt Rayner Brook of the Fifth is wounded and held prisoner by the enemy. details are scarce.
The Richmond Dispatch notes a fierce defense on the bridge over the Ansa River 25 miles from Richmond. North Carolina units held firm before retreating almost wiped out. about a hundred men captured. A controversial letter signed "Carolina" accompanies the issue.
The Engquirer reports 11130 wounded soldiers sent from Lee’s army to Charlottesville Staunton and other towns including this city. Beauregard operations yield 3040. A. H. Rich named Local Special Agent for New Ber sie to aid friends in the state. Six thousand prisoners from Virginia fights have passed through Danville to prisons in the South. Dr Deems’s schedule lists fundraiser addresses across counties in June to support orphans of soldiers. Maximilian was in Havana on the 14th en route to Mexico with Preston awaiting his departure.
A Richmond based appeal from a North Carolina advocate urges women and families to send comfort provisions to wounded soldiers at Camp Winder. The letter requests dried fruits, treacle, rags, cloth for crutches, and other necessities, noting high prices and the need for an appointive courier to deliver items. It also reports on Gen Whiting joining Gen Lee and lists upcoming governor speaking appearances.
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