Financial System and Tax Acts Amid War Turbulence
From the Richmond Enquirer this note outlines the February 17 1864 tax act and the funding act. It explains taxes on property real and personal, income profits, currency held, and treasury funding requirements for individuals and banks. It details exemptions for families soldiers and widows, and the path to four percent bonds or new notes.
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Richmond Enquirer
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Treasury Department
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Bomla
Watck
Cils Ny
Secretary of the Treasury
Tate
Memorial tribute to Newell D. Bridgers in Confederate line
In a North Carolina Confederate voice, a tribute recalls Newell D. Bridgers a Virginian officer who joined the Sthrent NC Sears troops in 1861. He fought in every engagement except First Manassas, noted for fortitude and noble bearing. The piece urges perseverance for the cause and honors his memory with prayers.
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North Carolina
Vance
Newbern
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Holden
Mr Holden
Uolden
Oel
Secessor
Cuarolina
Davis
Mr. Holden
Usider
Army of Virginia
Raleigh Standard
Holten
N.C. Vaones
Eptrons
Tie
Mig
Mablis Aisie
Udest
Newell D. Bridgers
Uo. C. Sthrent N.C. Sears
Lis
Manassas
Hattls
Chancelre
Benor
Mer
Gettysburg
Thortage
Fergen
Capitol
Commonwealth
Gov. Vance
Wilkesboro
Confederacy
Silver Grey
Rapidana
John Burley
Richmond Letters Report: Gold, War News and Political Chatter
From Richmond March reports describe gold prices easing in New York, rumors of a North bill sale to curb premiums, and Confederate bands selling at prior prices. Updates note Grant’s expected return to Washington, a monster mass meeting at Cooper Institute favoring McClellan, and near that a rebel force within fifteen miles of Kandyn.
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Richmony
Senate
Banda
Rice
New York
Gov
Bramlette
Kentucky
Lincoln
Gen. Grant
Werebington
Ricamon
Herald of the Loth
Cooper Institute
McClellan
Uyandett
Gey Crimens Securities
Nashville
Vie Paris
New Terk Dimes Fayetic
Rappahannock
Read River
National and international war updates reach City Point
Reports from North and Europe note Meade to be replaced next week with Lincoln ordering a new draft of two hundred thousand on April 15. News also mentions the Italian ship Regalatinae sinking with four hundred aboard and Maximilian sailing to Mexico.
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Jdafl Davis
Tolden
Guacunee
Douglas
Breckinridge
Hoke
Newbern Times
Stolden
North Carolina
United States
City Point
Washington
Congress
New York
Mason
London
Chicago Times
Valasdigham
Army of the Potomac
Grant
N. Y
Butler
West
Carters
Capitol Square
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Mr. Helden
C. H Wiley
Macon Telegraph
Committee On Confederate Relations
Georgia
General Assembly
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the Press Association
Congreen
J. 8. Tanasman
District Court of the Confederate States
Northern District of
Richmond
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Kev
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Tidar
Gestall
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Rivwewuno
City Pons
Georgia Legislature
Stephen
Stephens
Macon
Rom
North
Europe
Columbus
Orld and
Wlver
Wilmington & Weldon B. BR. CO
Confederate States
Pale Cones Auuay
Scosvarr
S. D. Wallace
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