The Confederate House Debates Enlistment Bill for Negro Troops
The Confederacy weighs a congressional bill to arm and enlist Black soldiers with voluntary service and compensation. The draft envisions paid volunteers, with masters supplying the most capable enslaved people, potentially swelling forces by hundreds of thousands. Aware citizens note slave auctions continue, reflecting the wartime economy and moral crisis amid ongoing campaigns and rumors of Petersburg.
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Confederacy
East
Tennessee
Ohio
Lee
Ated
Dutch Johnston
Pennsylvania
Areeae
M Nlitary
Butler
Congress
Confederate House of Representatives
Public Meeting in Halifax Supports Confederate Defense
A Halifax county gathering on Monday reviewed the country’s peril and endorsed armed support for the Confederacy. Resolutions urged state rights, pledged resources, and called for Gov. Vance’s unwavering backing, with the meeting notes to be sent to the Raleigh Confederate for publication.
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Halifax
E Q
Absirmar
Non
Irman
Raiy
Kira
Nis
Cal
Lincoln
Jenkins
Warren
Col. J
Slaith
Stas
United Blans
Livcela
Fred
Vanes
Halifax County
J. M. Grizzard
Confederate Railroads Push For Piedmont-Chatham Lines
A Confederate official urges accelerating construction of key rail corridors. The Piedmont road and Chatham line are valued as vital communications if troops shift, with the road already graded and iron potentially salvaged from threatened rival lines.
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Piedmont Road
Chitham
Pry. Tel
We Need Banners From Our Country to Rally
A Confederate soldiers’ appeal urges funding for banners and symbols to uplift morale. A meeting at General Hospital No. 8 adopts resolutions opposing submission to Washington and pledging to defend home, rights, and independence. The piece notes supply arrivals like blankets and shoes and calls for silent support from local ladies.
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Lear
General Hospital No. 8
H. G. Leigh
E Burke Haywee
W J Lawrence
Bi Davis
Lieut
BP. Davis
J. R. Inson
J W Tracy Vate
Buci Ring
Abram Lincoln
United States
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Barke Haywood
W.J. Emerey
Gratitude for Pettigrew General Hospital staff praised
A letter commends Dr Haywood chief surgeon and his team Drs Little Harris and Gibson for their efficient care at Pettigrew General Hospital No 13. Ward master Mr Stephenson is praised for his attentiveness. The writer hopes the day comes when such need ends, dated Feb 26 1265.
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Epyron
Pettigrew General Hopital
Haywood
Little
Harris
Call for Confiscating Able Bodied Men and Militia Reform
A speaker denounces lax mobilization urging forceful conscription of all able bodied men into the army. He criticizes militia officers and magistrates for delays and favoritism, calls for immediate muster of qualified workers and professionals, and warns the current legislature may be unnecessary if war lasts four more years. He appeals for strong military authority and public restraint.
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Confederats
Mr. Exton
Sam Stators
Enr
Vetewere
North Carolina
Georgia
Raleigh
Wintsburo
Cbheraw
Con
Giorgia
Sherinan
Camden
Beanettsville
Fayetteville
Chesterfield C. H
Cheraw
Rockingham
Carthage
Lancaster C. N
Walesboro
Coal Fields
Pittsborough
Freli
The Fall of Wilmington and Richmond Evacuation Letters
A Civil War era letter from the Conservative recounts Wilmington fall after Fort Fisher loss with Union forces entering, rampaging, and destroying rail bridges. It notes evacuations, prisoner movements, and local fires along the river, plus a Richmond Enquirer summary on Columbia's evacuation and Sherman’s movements toward Charleston and Raleigh with Beauregard handling the defense.
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Berore
Wilmington
Port Fisher
Fort Anderson
Fort Fisher
Musey
Hapoel
8. C
Nua- Lerivz
Bow
Market Street
Manchester
Smith’s Creek
Gonusia
Richmond
Columbia
Sherman
governs _ment
Treasury Department
Treasury Hotel
Branchville
Orangeburz
Kingsville
Roz
Charleston
Charlotte Road
Wuth
Treasury Notes
Evans J Cogewell
Keating & Ball
Sund
Saluda
Beauregard
Coxbin
Confederate Congress Reports in Richmond Feb 29
The Confederate Congress in Richmond passes a flag bill and a payment measure for lost or in service, with details on nominations and army assignments. The House adopts a secret session, while legislatures consider resolutions to urge Senators to back military service. A separate bill authorizes enslaved labor for wartime needs and potential state calls for 300,000 troops.
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Confederate Congress
Richmond
Senate
House
Sherman Movements and Confederate Actions Reported
A Fayetteville dispatch notes Sherman at Luedo's Creek aiming for the coast with no Yankee advance from Witch Other. It mentions the destruction of the Confederate steamer Chickamaw at Gray's Poles on the Cape Fear and a Cheraw report that Sherman was met near Cheraw and retreating. This is unofficial intelligence from Lumberton.
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Sherman
Fayetteville
Luedo's Creek
Aglote
Gray’s Poles
Cape Fear
N. G
March
Lumberton
Cheraw
Charleston
Confederate Congress and Richmond Military Measures
Reports from Richmond on February 28 describe Senate and House actions to extend and dilute wartime powers. Provisions include conscription, slave labor use on fortifications, and military duties for refugees. Northern notices mention executions, prisoner counts, cotton burnings, and resin stocks.
Dixie Lady snuff and tobacco advertisement item
GACOTCH AND UIGH TOAST "SNUFF" The DIXIE LADY Scotch Snuff by CLARK & MILLER Graham NC. Highu-Toast salt snuff in half pound packages. Also Old STONT WALL Smoking Tobacco and CIGARS offered by H. J. B. CLARA. References list various cashiers and firms in several cities.
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Clark & Miller
Graham
N.C
New York City
H. J. B. Clara
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