Whi Wzerly Receives Post From Local Group
A partial OCR reads Whi Wzerly receiving a note from a local group dated March. The item notes a meeting or recognition event and mentions expected attendance and a small ceremony.
07 Sep 1864
Page 1
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1864
Page
1
A partial OCR reads Whi Wzerly receiving a note from a local group dated March. The item notes a meeting or recognition event and mentions expected attendance and a small ceremony.
A longhand memo discusses exemptions for Civil War era guards and observers on desertion cases and patrols. It argues governors discretion limits and urges press protection while warning against abusive use of exemptions and unlawful detention.
The piece analyzes Sherman as he pauses near Atlanta and contemplates withdrawal. It argues his movements imply a retreat from a strong left flank, aiming to mislead Union forces and pressure Atlanta while feigning attack on Port Royal. The article notes Georgia papers caution growth of Lee’s forces and speculates on future maneuvers.
A letter to the editor accuses Navy Department agents in Granville County of misconduct and calls for accountability. Capt DeLean is cited in defense of the accused and criticism follows regarding alleged concealment and improper orders. The writer blames official negligence and argues for a just response to alleged treachery.
Correspondence recounts a Confederate cavalry assault near Petersburg with Hampton leading brigades in heavy fighting. Describes rail line destruction, farm and stock plunder, and casualties among Virginia and North Carolina units as they charged works and repelled Union counterattacks. Includes notices from Raleigh and references to nearby crossings and spoliation.
A Civil War style dispatch states our brigade led a skirmish near Fezairs Minis with heavy fighting, recapturing positions, driving Georgie brigades from breastworks, and taking about 600 prisoners. Commander Grady was wounded. Hancock acknowledged the day's actions.
The message reports a Central railroad prison for Yankees to be erected at Millew, claims prison costs rise but remain insufficient, and notes Yankee prisoners daily figures. It mentions guerrillas active in Kentucky and ongoing wartime pressure.
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